We've been living on our land in Idaho for one week now and are happy to report that we are loving it! We've been making small improvements to our land and trailer to increase our standard of living incrementally, and our first project entailed building a deck for our trailer and … [Read more...]
Our Portable RV Garage: ShelterLogic Garage-in-a-Box
As we decided to try living in a travel trailer while we build our home, it was critical that we give the trailer some added protection from the weather and rain. The challenge with protection our trailer was finding the balance between being frugal and finding a quick solution … [Read more...]
Preparing For Our Move: Getting Rid of More Stuff
I am abnormal; a part of me secretly likes moving because it's always an opportunity to get rid of extra crap that I've been storing in my home. I get a slight endorphin rush every time I unload my car at Goodwill. As we are downsizing to a travel trailer for the time being and … [Read more...]
Expense Report – August 2015
We are frequently asked the question "How much does it cost to start a homestead?" so we thought we'd start a homestead expense report series. Every month we will document how much money we've spent on our homestead-related activities and also on running our household. This is to … [Read more...]
Step-by-Step Guide to Seasoning a Cast Iron Skillet
Since learning about the health risks of cooking with teflon-coated non-stick pans, I’ve made the switch to a cast iron skillet. After using the thing daily for 2+ years and losing a lot of food due to sticking, I got desperate and decided to learn how to season the thing, … [Read more...]
