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Building a Simple Forge and Anvil

Building a Simple Forge and Anvil

Building a simple forge for metalworking is within the capabilities of most anyone. Those who enjoy a rural lifestyle or homesteading may find it a...

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Buying Groceries in the Country

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Buying Groceries in the Country

If food prices, supply issues and distance to the market have you rethinking your grocery strategy, this article is for you! Discover everything you...

A Trail Building Tutorial for Recreational Land

A Trail Building Tutorial for Recreational Land

A recreational property, or any piece of wooded land, is not complete without some type of trail system. A trail building novice turned expert shares...

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

Have you ever wondered what you would need to have on hand in the event of an emergency or disaster? A preparedness expert weighs in on how you, too,...

7 CountryInspired Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

7 Country-Inspired Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Searching for the perfect Valentine's day gift for your beloved homesteader, gardener, hobby farmer, outdoor enthusiast or nature lover? Check out...

Digging Into Community Gardens: How they Work and How to Start One

Digging Into Community Gardens: How they Work and How to Start One

Are you interested in starting a community garden in your neighborhood this year? With a few tips and action items, you can do just that. Bringing...

What is Homesteading?

What is Homesteading?

The homesteading lifestyle is about values like self-reliance, health and freedom. But what does homesteading look like today? Let’s look at the...

A Landowner's Guide to Conservation Easements

A Landowner's Guide to Conservation Easements

Recently, American public lands have garnered attention across the media. For someone that lives in an urban setting, the idea that public lands...

Creating A PlasticFree Country Kitchen: 9 Lessons From YesterYear

Creating A Plastic-Free Country Kitchen: 9 Lessons From Yester-Year

No matter where you live in America, plastic pollution from single-use items has become a big, ugly, and pervasive problem. 

Meet the Author's: Corey  Philip Hunt

Meet the Author's: Corey & Philip Hunt

As part of our "Rethink Rural Meet the Author" series, Jim Mize interviews outdoor family experts and award-winning writers Corey and Philip Hunt on...