The Nearings built homes and garden walls of stone in both Vermont and Maine using slipform masonry. To learn more about this sustainable building technique, see "The Art of Slipform Masonry" video on ...

Homesteading might seem like a big, overwhelming dream, but as this short video from Dragonfly Brook Homestead reminds us, it all starts with small, intentional steps. Whether you have acres of land ...

Are you new to homesteading or thinking about establishing your own homestead? Learn from others and avoid repeating their mistakes. Take a look at some expert homesteaders' best tips for those ...

The daughter of Annie and Walter Bernauer feeds the chickens on her family's homestead in Montana. Annie Bernauer is the author of the popular bog "Montana Homesteader." Credit: Courtesy of Montana ...

The homesteading couple behind Gold Shaw Farm shares their daily adventures and the joys of living a quiet life in Vermont ...

BDN’s Homestead section is a celebration of rural life. Our writers cover small farms, animals, DIY solutions and fascinating Maine people who find unique ways to live simply. Read more Homestead ...

Homesteading is becoming a popular way of living for many. While life can be so fast past, with convenience foods and drive-thru restaurants on every corner, finding a way to live more sustainably by ...