http://www.tipstohomesteading.com Create a Homestead Lifestyle Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:12:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So how long before a child starts taking his/her first steps (at about 10 months to a year old) before you expect them to be in the Boston Marathon? Tomorrow? If you think about it, that's what we do to ourselves. We take huge leaps past some vital steps that are needed in ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homesteading/tuesdays-tip-to-homesteading-baby-steps-are-still-steps So the economy has turned topsy-turvy and you're wallet has turned inside out. The dream of having that large spread of land and the acres of fertile soil to grow and homestead on seems farther out of reach than ever. Don't give up on the dream, learn some much needed skills ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homelife/dont-lose-the-dream-start-urban-homesteading [caption id="attachment_183" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Winter is in full swing!"][/caption]   As winter marches on and on and temperatures drop deep this season, we hope to keep the tips coming to keep your homestead humming!     Around the Home - Check Foundations: Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation of your home. Seal up ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homelife/winterizing-wednesday-foundation-cover-and-comfort The animals need tending, the fence is down and it is a high of 18 degrees today! What is a homesteader to do? Stay warm.   Sound's stupid or simple as far as advice goes, but the tip is just to not ignore the need to stay warm. Tips on HOW to stay warm are.... Wear ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homelife/tuesdays-tip-to-homesteading-stay-warm In this Wednesday's Winterizing Tips to Homesteading we will go up, under and around to keep the winter chill at bay! For the home, go up and Inspect Roof, Gutters and Downspouts! If your weather temperature will fall below 32 degrees in the winter, adding extra insulation to the attic will prevent warm ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homelife/winterizing-wednesday-up-under-and-around   This Wednesday’s Winterizing Tips cover fireplaces, flowers and feed.  [caption id="attachment_169" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Clean and cozy!"][/caption] Around the home, check your fireplace and set up: Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds. If the chimney hasn’t been cleaned for a while, call a chimney sweep to remove ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homesteading/winterizing-wednesday-fireplaces-flowers-and-feed-oh-my   More tips to winterize around your homestead… Inside the home: Specific to your Furnace… Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat. Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your furnace. Outside the home: Trim trees ... http://www.tipstohomesteading.com/homesteading/more-winterizing-plans-for-the-homestead