An increased interest in urban homesteading and DIY activities has led to a rise in stores catering to the hobbyists’ demands. Share this article! An increased interest in urban homesteading and DIY ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (AP) — In recent years, interest in ...

The author lives in a 2,000-square-foot solar-powered octagonal home made with post-and-beam logs and straw bale infill walls and insulation. Decades of problem-solving and experimenting have given ...

A patio made of concrete pavers is the perfect place for raised beds and for the chickens to roam. Jason and Cara grow green beans, onions, tomatoes, rhubarb, carrots, strawberries, potatoes, basil, ...

The weather-beaten log cabin that once sheltered a homesteader's family still makes for a pleasant spot for a nap -- if you're a mule deer. Spaces between the cabin's log walls let in the wind, the ...

Just off the tip of northwestern Oregon, Laurie's Homestead Breakfast House (4214 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash.; 360-642-7171) is open from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. You'll find everything "breakfast," ...