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Where do you find average price per acre? started by its_our_family (9/17/06 at 11:44pm)	Google MLS listings for your county, city. 10/6/06 at 10:12pm by bendmom	6	62,213
yurt living? started by hilaryj (9/15/06 at 2:23am) 1 2 3…8	Great info you all. Ya know, I want to put a Yurt on a nice... 12/24/12 at 12:37am by HuckleberryZen	157	39,598
How many years do chickens lay eggs? started by lovelee (1/5/06 at 5:41pm)	There are a zillion hatcheries out there. I like to order from... 1/22/06 at 10:29am by pygmywombat	11	21,338
Cheapest/Most Efficient way to heat your home? started by sahmoffour (10/21/10 at 6:55pm) 1 2	We primarily wood heat and are looking for a new home with... 1/25/11 at 7:56pm by babycarrier	21	21,204
self-sustaining community/ecovillage started by snugglebug14 (10/5/06 at 1:17pm) 1 2 3 4	I don't know of any in VT, but there is one easy way to locate... 12/6/08 at 7:56pm by Jyotsna	78	21,066
How do I make a clothesline? started by oneotamama (4/14/06 at 10:30am)	My dh took this week off for vacation. However he's been... 7/8/06 at 11:34am by oneotamama	12	18,952
How Much Does Demolition Cost? Mainly of a Barn! started by jrose_lee (8/25/06 at 11:57pm)	An architectural salvage place may take the barn down for you... 9/5/06 at 8:50pm by Bluegrass	17	16,399
The Self-Sufficient Life & A Five Acre Farm started by KariM (4/17/07 at 1:33pm) 1 2	check out www.paperbackswap.com for free books too...thus far... 5/1/07 at 1:22pm by WoadAbode	26	16,355
Best State to Live Off Grid? started by Millicent (8/17/09 at 5:10am) 1 2	If you homeschool or consider it you can look at this map to... 6/10/10 at 2:22am by Thystle	34	13,106
Woodstove smoking--any suggestions? started by Birth Junky (11/4/05 at 3:57pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by jtsmom I didn't even realize how... 1/17/08 at 10:20pm by Birth Junky	26	12,103
Country Living in the City started by WeasleyMum (8/1/08 at 12:00pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by meenajo WM, congratulations! :... 2/15/09 at 6:57pm by WeasleyMum	174	11,541
Yurt Living started by yurtmama (2/27/10 at 10:46pm) 1 2 3	I am also ready to embark on this new exciting simple... 2/19/13 at 10:09pm by featheryurt	58	11,303
wood-burning fireplace insert? started by Solstice.Mama (6/9/08 at 7:36pm)	Another shout-out to hearth.com. Those forums are gold mines... 9/15/08 at 10:48pm by Periwinkle	13	11,153
yurt living started by umami_mommy (11/11/05 at 9:12am) 1 2 3	Check out yurtworks.com - they come fully built - all you have... 12/3/08 at 5:37am by BabyMae09	41	10,720
animal scat identification started by Livi's Mama (10/24/06 at 3:20pm)	Thanks for the help! I'll have to get off my butt & do some... 11/3/06 at 3:21pm by Livi's Mama	6	10,184
Are outhouses legal these days? started by mattemma04 (6/12/10 at 9:10am)	Yep, depends on where you are. At least 20% of our borough... 6/14/10 at 3:55pm by 1stimestar	8	9,378
Where to find an Amish/ Mennonnite catalog? started by kandkrose (1/2/06 at 5:58am) 1 2	I'm subbing because I want to look all these up. I work alot... 6/28/07 at 11:18pm by Maggi315	32	9,352
chicken mamas- check in here! started by chrissy (5/18/08 at 11:43pm) 1 2 3…13	Good news Karne! We have eggs!!!! two!!! Do I need to leave a... 9/7/08 at 8:44pm by chantald	249	9,275
deltec homes -- opinions? started by alivia (10/4/07 at 8:55am)	I had considered deltec homes however i decided not good... 5/21/08 at 10:50pm by MrBob	12	9,245
We want to build a pole barn to live in, cold climate - suggestions? started by Wugmama (10/25/08 at 11:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaJoAnne This is quite common... 2/2/09 at 10:44am by mnnice	20	9,199
Government funding for solar panels and wind turbines at your house? started by fresh_water (6/24/08 at 8:59am)	Different states have different incentive programs. Some of... 8/20/08 at 6:32pm by huminbird	10	8,612
How much land do you feel is necessary to live self sufficiently? started by Dillpicklechip (11/14/07 at 10:52pm) 1 2	That's great advice Arduinna, thanks. 11/18/07 at 12:26pm by Dillpicklechip	22	8,563
Soapstone Wood Stove with an oven on top!! started by CathMac (1/9/08 at 2:54pm)	The best custom soapstone kitchens I have seen anywhere 9/12/08 at 7:07pm by ALICIA21	11	8,022
Heat Stoves and Cook Stoves started by rolenta (11/23/06 at 4:09pm)	Oh, I just totally hit the Woodway today and bought a huge... 9/16/08 at 4:48am by spruce	16	7,947
Live in tiny house while building dream house? started by *Heather* (10/7/06 at 4:32pm) 1 2	This is our plan. As I'm sure Ilikethedesert would suggest,... 10/15/08 at 11:16am by DisplacedYooper	29	7,807
I lived off the grid for 4 years started by wemoon (2/1/05 at 10:29am) 1 2 3 4	Would LOVE to hear more.....especially regarding the MN part.... 6/29/08 at 1:38pm by AngelBee	73	7,517
Hand-washing laundry - wringer buckets? Has anyone used one for this purpose? started by amyamanda (2/25/10 at 11:10am) 1 2	I spent three months hand washing dipes when my son was new... 10/21/12 at 11:24am by mamayogibear	20	7,505
What wood stoves do you like? started by incorrigible (8/19/07 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Periwinkle ... I would... 12/10/07 at 1:49pm by CathMac	71	7,505
Making my own chicken feed? Wanting non-GMO/Organic feed questions started by UUMom (5/7/07 at 11:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by GreenerPastures I stumbled upon... 7/9/08 at 11:35am by UUMom	4	7,384
Are there any uses for wood ashes? started by EricaLeigh (11/7/05 at 5:57pm) 1 2	I used to live near a family of potato farmers and they would... 12/6/05 at 2:48pm by nattybo	20	7,312
Any mamas raising domestic meat rabbits? started by Chicky2 (6/10/08 at 7:59pm) 1 2 3 4	What kind of tips? 4/27/11 at 3:45pm by Chicky2	69	7,293
you know you live in a rural area when...... started by Shantimama (4/11/07 at 4:32pm) 1 2 3…6	How about when you have to drive almsot an hour to the tiny... 2/5/08 at 4:07pm by J-Max	118	6,954
Ethics of feeding chickens table scraps? - and other chicken questions added started by laohaire (12/10/07 at 5:21pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by UUMom Great thread! Just... 12/17/07 at 9:17pm by gottaknit	20	6,946
Homemade Chicken Feed started by goatlady (6/9/05 at 4:00pm)	No problem. Will you check out my goat thread? Thanks. 6/10/05 at 12:34am by farmer mama	3	6,454
Urban Homesteading started by highlandmum (7/24/10 at 10:22pm) 1 2 3 4	Homesteaders ahoy! So fun! Have you read the book Possum... 6/5/11 at 9:11am by hikingfortruth	72	6,423
would you kill a chicken killing dog? started by MovingMomma (7/8/09 at 3:08pm) 1 2 3 4	Personally, I don't think I'd have the guts to, but I defend... 8/15/09 at 8:41pm by BaBaBa	61	6,387
What does it cost to raise a pig? started by chinaKat (3/2/09 at 10:51pm)	Thanks for all the great info! We have a couple butcher's... 3/17/09 at 12:30am by FarmerCathy	13	6,260
Vent- neighbor poisoned my chickens! started by confustication (10/11/10 at 7:16pm) 1 2 3	Now I feel a need to reply.... I'd have probably done... 10/23/12 at 11:40am by Basylica	45	6,257
Good places for homesteading and community?? started by lunamay (4/17/07 at 9:00pm) 1 2 3 4	I suggest Ithica NY as well. I've heard they have a very busy... 10/20/07 at 11:12am by Subhuti	67	6,157
The Urban/Suburban Homesteading Support Thread started by phroggies (10/23/06 at 5:00pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I don't know why I waited so long to join this thread! I've... 12/16/07 at 3:37pm by GoddessKristie	81	5,981
Tiny House Living, How small is your house? started by MoonMama78 (11/3/08 at 10:37pm) 1 2 3 4	We live in a housing co-op. The house is split into 4 units,... 1/1/09 at 3:10am by Wildersmom	74	5,960
chickens and ducks together? started by newcastlemama (7/11/06 at 1:29am)	I have 2 indian runner ducks which I have ended up having to... 7/26/06 at 6:17am by OceanMomma	9	5,936
can dcf/ cps take your kids for not having electricity? started by smilecatcher (3/18/08 at 5:51pm) 1 2	couldn't read without sending you a hug. 4/2/08 at 2:10am by 2 in August	32	5,929
Anyone here use a washboard to wash clothes? started by pampered_mom (7/22/08 at 4:36pm)	I love using a washboard but finally found it unnecessary... 12/29/08 at 11:29pm by rabbithorns	9	5,897
Yurt Living: Some photos started by eastmillcreekmama (5/1/08 at 5:39pm) 1 2 3	How did you get permits in Northern California? And what kind... 12/6/08 at 2:32am by Danny@heidi	48	5,676
What are you doing in case economy crashes? started by stretchmark (9/6/05 at 11:09am) 1 2 3	"how do you share well with others while providing for... 1/1/09 at 10:18pm by swiss.army.mom	56	5,510
Anyone live in a Yurt? started by cdmaze (10/28/06 at 6:34pm) 1 2	will a yurt work in a hot climate? they seemed designed to... 3/25/07 at 7:29am by alisonsage	21	5,434
Anyone yurt/wall tent living? started by melove (2/2/07 at 11:27pm)	We lived in a pacific dome for many years with 2 kiddos... we... 9/17/08 at 2:47pm by love2all	9	5,353
Looking for some non-religious homesteading-type blogs started by GardenStream (3/3/11 at 7:49am) 1 2	Wow Brees_mama, you're right! :D I was in that DDC with you!... 1/25/13 at 9:58am by zjande	36	5,292
How to feed chickens on the cheap? started by Fuamami (10/25/08 at 3:13am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Fuamami Oh, yeah, I've seen this... 12/1/08 at 3:02pm by LorenaAZ	38	5,198