How to Raise Pigs For Their Meat

Jenn Greenleaf | March 2, 2010

In keeping with the information being presented on this blog recently about self-sufficiency, we’re going to talk about how to raise pigs.  Raising pigs isn’t as difficult as many believe.  Here are some links to lead you: How to Raise Healthy Pigs Keeping a Pig For Meat? How to do Things: Care For a Pig [...]

How to Compost

Jenn Greenleaf | February 27, 2010

Self-sufficiency is on the minds of many consumers, particularly those who are already implementing the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” practice into their households.  With these principles in mind, it’s a smoother transition into self-sufficiency.  Why?  Because these homeowners are looking for ways to reuse household items and, in the case of composting, this is achievable. [...]

How to Be Self-Sufficient at Home

Jenn Greenleaf | February 24, 2010

Let’s face it; being more self-sufficient should be touching most of our lives by now.  However, taking this step is difficult for many.  There are a number of ways to be more self-sufficient in our homes, and in an economy that’s struggling as ours is, it could help to explore and implement some or all [...]

Is Your Contractor Reliable?

Jenn Greenleaf | July 26, 2009

While the majority of contractors out there are trustworthy and honest, there are always one or two sour ones in the bunch.  Like with everything else, consumers must be aware of such issues.  Here are some tips to follow when choosing a contractor you can trust: Before choosing a contractor, create a list of what [...]

Be a House Detective

Jenn Greenleaf | February 17, 2009

When something sounds too good to be true when buying a home, chances are you are absolutely right.  It is important to be your own detective when it comes to investigating potential properties.  Yes, you will still need to go through the inspection process if you go through the home and the property with a [...]