Self sufficient projects

One of the great things about homesteading is that there are almost endless ways to improve your home, garden and lifestyle. Here are 77 to keep you busy.

This infographic shows some of the best types of firewood to use in your fireplace of campfire. It also tells you types of wood to avoid this winter.

Think you can't homestead in the city? Think again! I'll show you how urban homesteading is completely doable! #urbanhomesteading

Discover step-by-step instructions for how to build an underground greenhouse. Grow fresh produce year-round with this innovative gardening solution.

A standard 22" bandana is a powerhouse piece of gear. It's an item that's long history goes back beyond the taming of the West and has been an outdoorsman's staple since then. And for good reason. A bandana can serve so many different uses that it essentially replaces a dozen other pieces of ge

Energy-efficient home improvements cost a lot up front, but eventually pay themselves off. Exactly how long does it take? Consult this handy chart.

This low-cost solar air heater plan lets you turn any south wall into a source of free heat. Originally published as "Build a Simple Solar Heater" in the December 2006/January 2007 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

Become more self-sufficient with these 18 projects you can start. Many of them you can do no matter where you live.

DIY camp stove/heat source from trash/scraps: tuna can + cardboard + oil. #camping #hiking #outdoors