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Adapt and Overcome, Buying In, Day-to-Day, Featured, Funny Stories, Living the Life, Major Purchases, Success Stories

In the Likeness of the Nearings: Jamaica, Vermont to Downeast Maine: Part 1



After buying a piece of neglected land in Downeast Maine, two homesteaders call upon their knowledge to forge a cherished retreat. Putting Our Homesteading Skills to the Test Homesteaders are often familiar with Helen and Scott Nearing. Although their legacy began in decades past, their ideals are still very relevant, albeit most of us do […]

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Featured, Major Purchases, Real Estate

Should You Build a New Homestead or Buy a Property?



Building a new homestead may seem like an attractive prospect. You get to design, plan and create the place where you’ll live, and that freedom is immensely satisfying. At the end of the process, you can step back and admire a homestead that’s everything you wanted it to be. Of course, the homebuilding process is […]

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Featured, Major Purchases

Preventive Maintenance Tips for Expensive Equipment



You’ve spent a substantial sum of money on your equipment, and you can’t have it breaking down. Repairs are costly, and on top of that, they take your time and attention away from more pressing responsibilities around your property. That’s why you need some proactive preventive maintenance tips. When you implement measures for preventive maintenance, […]

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Major Purchases, Real Estate

What to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Up Property



A fixer-up property might be the perfect place to build your homestead! Learn about the advantages, what to consider before purchasing, and our experiences renovating our fixer-up homestead property! A fixer-up homestead is a property that has existing infrastructure but requires a good degree of work to make it livable and productive. These properties are […]

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Finance Options, Major Purchases, Real Estate

How Can You Finance Your New Lot of Land?



You’d like to finance your new lot of land, but as you’re well aware, you can’t grow money. There aren’t seeds for that kind of crop. You need a practical way to secure funding, and it isn’t always straightforward if you’re unfamiliar with the process. In this article, we’ll detail everything you need to know, […]

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Major Purchases

How to Cut Back the Costs of Your Farm Equipment



The fact of the matter is, farm equipment is a basic necessity. It’s not something that many farmers can ever go without. You can, however, adjust your current practices to make the best use of the tools at your disposal and cut back the costs of farm equipment. If you find that your farm equipment […]

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Fine Print, Major Purchases

Should My Homestead Be Solar-Reliant?



It’s the homesteading dream — living off the grid. And while many turn to solar power due to its rapidly decreasing price, more are asking, “Should my homestead be solar-reliant?” After all, there are plenty of other renewable choices, such as wind, geothermal and even hybrid options that let you live grid-free. What It Takes […]

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Featured, Fine Print, Major Purchases

How to Troubleshoot Engine Problems in Your Tractor



Whether you run a big farm or a small one, having a functioning tractor can be invaluable. Unfortunately, as with anything that has an engine, occasionally it breaks down. You can hire a mechanic to come out to your farm and repair it, or you can pay to have your tractor towed to a repair […]

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Fine Print, Major Purchases

How Depreciation Will Affect Your Homestead



As a professional farmer or rancher, your attention gets pulled in multiple directions on a constant basis. The self-sufficient life you have chosen for yourself and your family demands daily maintenance and perseverance. The work needed to maintain your buildings will wear down the equipment you utilize. Whether it’s the tractor or tilling machine you […]

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Fine Print, Major Purchases

An Introduction to Farm Equipment That Can Increase Your Production



Professional farmers and ranchers, as well as homesteaders use farm equipment to improve efficiency. While the use of a hand spade may not seem equal to the use of a tractor, both are tools that ensure a greater return on productivity for your efforts. Even with the right equipment, though, it’s important to plant, reap […]

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