The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Raising Chickens
Raising chickens is surprisingly fun and rewarding. Whether you have them around as companions, family pets or a constant source of nourishing food, you will be surprised how attached you can become. Chicken rearing is not as difficult or expensive as some other farm animals but there is still a lot to learn to ensure they […]
Continue readingShipping Container Homes: Are They The Perfect Solution To Off Grid Living?
Shipping container homes are growing in popularity- and it’s no wonder why. They are versatile, cheap and fast to build. You can buy land cheaply, get shipping container homes designed and built off site, then have it transported and placed on your land. It can all be done in 6-10 weeks. Normal house building projects […]
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Land For Sale By Owner: Why Owner Financed Land Could Be Your Golden Ticket
Land for sale by owner is an increasingly common way to transact both land and property deals. Most people are familiar with home buying and securing mortgages. Lots of begging and grovelling at the bank. Lots of minimising the amount of Starbucks coffees you have 6 months before you apply as you know the bank officer will be […]
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How To Subdivide Land: Tips For An Astute Land Owner
To subdivide land or not subdivide is a choice many land owners face at some point if they have a large property. This article will help you navigate how to do it, how much costs are likely to be and whether you should subdivide land or not. Perhaps you wish to split a large parcel up […]
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Is Rainwater Collection A Viable Alternative To Drilling A Well?
Rainwater collection is one of the most basic, obvious things to do when you are thinking about either decreasing your utility bills or being self-sufficient and living off the grid. Once your rainwater collection system is set up, it is largely free and some would argue, healthier than city-treated water. And as we know, water is essential. […]
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What Will A Septic System Cost? A Comprehensive Rural Land Owners Guide
Septic system cost is critical to know before you start your building project. In fact, it is prudent to have a good idea of the costs before you even buy land. If you want to live off the grid, every rural parcel will require a septic system that meets with county regulations. Most counties in most […]
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Homesteading: How To Be Self-Sufficient And Get Started Today
Homesteading is very trendy and hip right now. It means so many things to many different people.It can range from growing a few vegetables in your apartment (I am not joking- this is called urban homesteading!) to owning and managing hundreds of acres of crops and animals. But for most people, homesteading lies somewhere in between.It […]
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How To Buy Land Safely and Profitably
Do you know how to buy land? Here is the low-down on how to buy land safely and profitably. It is not as scary as you might think and who knows, you may even enjoy the process and repeat it many times as you decide to grow your small empire…. It is much less scary, and less risky […]
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Why You Should Snap Up Land For Sale In Oregon
Land for sale in Oregon is hot right now. People who live there already know this, of course. But did you know Oregon has made it on the top States to buy land in the USA? Some people buy land to start a homestead for their family and become self sufficient Some people buy land in Oregon for […]
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Hunting Land For Sale: Important Factors To Consider
Hunting land for sale is a phrase commonly talked about by anyone who hunts. Imagine having your very own hunting grounds. Imagine being able to go hunting whenever the season is right and you can slink off work for a few days. Continuing to rely on public lands or getting an invite to someone else’s […]
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