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Mountain lions — Attacks are still rare, but just in case…

Dorper sheep — Revolutionizing the meat sheep industry

Raising quail — A home grown delicacy

Shearing, carding, spinning, weaving and creating with Margaret Boos

Building Eric’s house

By Dorothy Ainsworth Issue #112 • July/August, 2009 This is the first in a series of several articles documenting the building of a stud-frame house from...

Building David’s Cabin, Part One

Building and using wattle fences

Gardening in the Desert Using Only Rainwater

By Joe Mooney Issue #147 • May/June, 2014 I've always found the use of seasonal rains by native peoples very fascinating. From the diversion of floodwaters...

Here’s a Mighty Creative Way to Protect Your Plants from Animals

Build a Heated Germination Bed

Feeling nostalgic? Now you’ll rave! Here’s the story of Burma Shave.

By Martin Waterman Issue #37 • January/February, 1996 I can remember taking a trip as a child and seeing my first Burma Shave signs. Technically speaking,...

Presidents’ wives of the past Part 4 — Cunning, vindictive, and...

Constitution of the united States of America

Modify an E-Tool to make your own Combi-Tool

Seed art — It’s fun to collect the seeds and create these unusual pictures

Standby battery charging techniques can ensure engine startups

Making and using a solar cooker

Build a passive-solar food dehydrator

Powering medical equipment during a utility blackout

Air power superiority

When a well-placed shot is required, when stealth and quiet are called for, an air rifle may be the best option. By Gary Lewis Issue #151 • January/February,...

How long should your gun’s barrel length be?

Firearms handling refresher Part II: Shotguns

Gee-Whiz: Presidents

By O.E. MacDougal November/December 2016, Backwoods Home I could spend all day coming up with interesting trivia about the Presidents and those who surround them —...

The threat of electromagnetic pulse!

Why oil and other fossil fuels are good

The parasitic nature of bureaucracy

An American dollar worth two cents

Working for a dad who works at home

Finding the best dog for the country life

By Anita Evangelista Issue #63 • May/June, 2000 When you're looking for a dog to fit into your country life, there are few other topics as...

Shearing, carding, spinning, weaving and creating with Margaret Boos

By Annie Duffy Issue #52 • July/August, 1998 "If you're going to make something that you want to last, why not start with good quality material,"...

Build a chicken feeder on the cheep cheep cheep

A contrary guide to feeding animals

How to butcher a chicken in 20 minutes or less

Hog butchering — Using everything but the squeal

Step onto the ice and catch tonight’s dinner

Moving on: A small town can be a haven during a depression

Just for Kids: Knock knock vinegar

Graft Your Own Designer Fruit Trees

By Jackie Clay Issue #121 • January/February, 2010 Although I've been homesteading for more than forty years, there's always something new to learn. (I figure that if I don't learn at least one thing every day,...

Plant Your Irish Potatoes This Fall or Winter

By Robert L. Williams Issue #48 • November/December, 1997 My family has made a practice of planting Irish potatoes in the fall rather than in the early spring. We tried it both ways for many years...