Colorado homestead

Mountainous Colorado makes for beautiful scenery and ski slopes, but the state’s geography can make farming and homesteading a little challenging. The state has the highest elevation of any other state, averaging 6,800 feet above sea level across the Centennial State (so named because it achieved statehood a century

Here's what you need to know about Colorado off-grid laws for rainwater harvesting, wells, electricity, outhouses, compost toilets and more.

Pride of the Pantry Plots community garden in Cascade, Idaho, at an elevation of 4,760 feet above sea level. The community garden includes 40 raised beds with low tunnel hoop frames that was constructed at the food pantry to grow fresh local food in a high elevation environment. |

We'll go over some of the homestead startup costs, and how to start a homestead from scratch with nothing and little to no finances. You've read up on what homesteading is, you've set some first year homesteading goals, and now you're ready to get started! But wait! You're just making it by on paycheck to

The bridge-like dining room opens up on both sides, meaning you can literally eat supper in the great outdoors.

Colorado's Homestead Law protects homes from creditor demands, offers tax exemptions, and provides shelter for surviving spouses.

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Are you looking to start your homesteading journey and pick a new state for homesteading? Make sure it’s a good one! Are you ready to make a huge step and pick one of the best states for homesteading? Moving is a big adventure, and you want to be sure you pick one of the best...

Here are 50 skills every homesteader needs. Ideas for a self-sufficient, urban & frugal life. Get your homesteading dream going! It’s homesteading for beginners with little money, right where you are.