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Christmas Outdoors

Christmas Outdoors

Christmas in the South has a cultural connection with the outdoors going back hundreds of years. Archibald Rutledge, an outdoorsman and the first...

Holiday Decorating with Nature's Beauty

Holiday Decorating with Nature's Beauty

Sick of storebought holiday decor? Outdoorsman L. Woodrow Ross explains how to use natural items from your own property to decorate for the holidays.

15 Ways an Appraiser Determines Land Value

15 Ways an Appraiser Determines Land Value

An experienced land appraiser explains how he investigates a property to understand what makes it valuable and what detracts from its value.

Affordability and Freedom Made Country Life Right for Military Couple

Affordability and Freedom Made Country Life Right for Military Couple

The Monds family wanted the freedom and open space of a country property, and they found a way to do it on a budget.

What it's Like to Live on a Family Compound

What it's Like to Live on a Family Compound

The Franklin family shares their story of living on a family compound on rural acreage in Hilliard, Florida.

The Story Behind American Turkey Hunting

The Story Behind American Turkey Hunting

America’s turkey population diminished to near extinction 100 years ago as habitats disappeared. This is the story of how hunters and scientists...

Advantages of Owning vs. Leasing Land

Advantages of Owning vs. Leasing Land

Are you debating whether to own or lease property?

Kudzundheit! A humorous look at the facts behind the prolific vine

Kudzundheit! A humorous look at the facts behind the prolific vine

Award-winning humor writer Jim Mize shares the facts about kudzu -- as well as a few theories of his own.

BarndominiumsReinventing the Rural LiveWork Space

Barndominiums—Reinventing the Rural Live-Work Space

Barndominiums, also known as “Barn Homes” or “Taj Mastalls,” are gaining popularity with landowners across the country.

How A Dropouts Invention Is Saving Louisiana's Bayou

How A Dropout’s Invention Is Saving Louisiana's Bayou

Louisiana Land Investor Tal McCain shares his fascinating story of creating a multimillion-dollar business after coming up with a technique to save...