At some point, you will be asked why you homestead. One of my reasons may surprise you: my love of rituals, and the way they enrich my life.

Trying to keep raccoons out of your compost pile or garden? Vanquish those masked marauders with these 9 reader-submitted solutions!

Cold brew coffee is the smoothest, most delicious coffee you'll ever taste -- no fuel required!

Learn about the Walipini-inspired underground greenhouse that Mark Irwin is using to grow tomatoes year-round.

“You have deep survival in your genes. All of your ancestors were survivors or you wouldn’t be here now,” David told us.