Finding the perfect gifts for homesteaders & hobby farmers can be a challenge, but we’ve got you covered with over 30 practical and meaningful ideas.

Wondering what it was like to survive Hurricane Helene in the Carolina Mountains? Two natives and Rethink:Rural writers share their experiences and...

Celebrate the fall season on the homestead with a glass of homemade cider. Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to press and make your own cider...

A homesteader shares beginner tips on how to harvest, season cut and split your own firewood for greater self-sufficiency and a cozier home this...

A homesteader, bulk buyer, mom and chef shares how to choose the best deep freezer (including chest freezer versus upright) for your home, hobby farm...

Mara Watts, a Rethink:Rural writer and homesteader, shares her comical experience adding goats to the farm.

Looking for a way to get rid of those pesky fall leaves? Here we share the environmental, gardening and time-saving benefits of leaf mulching and how...

Finding a reputable contractor to build your dream country home can be challenging, especially if you're new to the area and/or have never built a...

Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials. Expert gardener L. Woodrow Ross shares his advice and tips on choosing money-saving and functional...

Homestead sheds and garden buildings don’t have to be cookie-cutter and boring! Three DIYers from around the world (literally!) share their creative...