Self-Sufficient Backyard
Quick Note Before You Read If you’re interested in turning an ordinary backyard into a productive food-growing space, there’s a […]
7 Backyard Foods That Build Real Self-Sufficiency
Self-sufficiency doesn’t mean bunkers, panic, or disappearing into the woods. For most people, it starts much closer to home —
What a 1989 Off-Grid Guide Taught Me About Solar in 2025
I recently stumbled across a fascinating piece of history: a scanned article from the Dec/Jan 1989 issue of Backwoods Home
The Tiny House Freeze: Real Solutions for Heating a Tiny Home
Imagine finally moving into a trendy, 400-square-foot tiny home. It looks perfect on the outside—modern, minimalist, and secluded. But then
How Modern Solar Power Systems Work: A Tiny-Home Guide
🌞 Introduction: Same Idea, Smarter System In the late 1980s, Backwoods Home Magazine published an article explaining how rural homeowners
Tiny Homes on eBay (Log Cabins to Solar Prefabs)
4 Tiny Homes for Sale on eBay Right Now Tiny homes are a way to live smarter, simpler, and freer.
Hardwood vs. Softwood: What’s the Best Firewood for Heating Your Tiny Home?
Introduction: Picking the Best Firewood for Your Tiny Home Heating a tiny home with wood isn’t just a romantic throwback
Tiny Home Freedom: How Classic Backwoods Wisdom Can Still Build a House for Under $20K
If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own off-grid tiny home but felt overwhelmed by the cost, you’re not alone.
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Off-Grid Tiny Homes
Introduction: Why Off-Grid Tiny Homes Matter A tiny home strips life down to essentials. Going off-grid adds the challenge of
How to Choose Land for Self-Sufficiency (Homesteading & Off-Grid)
Introduction Choosing the right land will make or break any self-sufficiency or off-grid plan. The ground you buy determines your