A good magazine for self reliance/homesteading

Discussion in 'General Preparedness Discussion' started by CVORNurse, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. Nov 14, 2008 #1
    CVORNurse

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    I have been going to this website backwoods home for a while now, and finally decided to subscribe to the magazine. I just received my second magazine and am really enjoying it.
    Especially for those of us that are new to self reliant living, this magazine is a good resource. And I bet the old timers can pick up something also.
     
    CVORNurse, Nov 14, 2008
    CVORNurse, Nov 14, 2008
  3. Nov 14, 2008 #2
    solaceofwinter

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    that is a great site!
    i just checked it out and saw the article about the creek providing power to the house. who would have thought!?
    if i had a creek here i would do that lol!
    thanks for posting that!
     
    solaceofwinter, Nov 14, 2008
    solaceofwinter, Nov 14, 2008

  5. Nov 14, 2008 #3
    JeepHammer

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    I get 'Home Power' and 'Mother Earth News' and a couple of others.
    They have REALLY helped us with our build/remodel home at the river.
     
    JeepHammer, Nov 14, 2008
    JeepHammer, Nov 14, 2008
  6. Nov 15, 2008 #4
    Fn/Form

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    I purchased all the back issues/anthology for BHome... well worth the price. I believe several of these types of magazines now offer a CD or DVD-ROM anthology.
     
    Fn/Form, Nov 15, 2008
    Fn/Form, Nov 15, 2008
  7. Nov 16, 2008 #5
    TechAdmin

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    Was that a bundle package FN?
     
    TechAdmin, Nov 16, 2008
    TechAdmin, Nov 16, 2008
  8. Nov 17, 2008 #6
    Fn/Form

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    Yes, it was their print Anthology. They also have a CD-based anthology.
     
    Fn/Form, Nov 17, 2008
    Fn/Form, Nov 17, 2008
  9. Nov 17, 2008 #7
    Forest Breath

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    I love Countryside Magazine. If I could only have one form of reading material in my home, it would be this magazine. Each issue is stocked full of useful info and it is not very expensive. Plus there is not 100 pages of colorful ads like M.E.N. has turned in to.
     
    Forest Breath, Nov 17, 2008
    Forest Breath, Nov 17, 2008
  10. Nov 17, 2008 #8
    Forest Breath

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    Oh and you can subscribe to Backwoods Home online via email and read articles on the computer.
     
    Forest Breath, Nov 17, 2008
    Forest Breath, Nov 17, 2008
  11. Nov 21, 2008 #9
    Backwoods

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    Backwoods Home is a fine magazine. Before the 'net it was one of my few REAL sources of good self sufficent ideas and info. Another good one is Backwoodsman magazine. EXCELLENT source of info as well as just good reading.

    If it's OK here's a link..........

    Backwoodsman website
     
    Backwoods, Nov 21, 2008
    Backwoods, Nov 21, 2008
  12. Nov 28, 2008 #10
    Homestead Gal

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    I agree, Backwoods Home and Countryside magazines are my two favorites. MEN used to be great but, they have way to many ads now. Almost a 3rd of their issues are advertisers.

    As far as catalogs go, I love Lehman's Nonelectric. They are based in Kidron, Ohio. The also have a website. http://www.lehmans.com Their items can be a bit pricey but, it is a great resource for information if you aren't familiar with nonelectric tools or appliances.
     
    Homestead Gal, Nov 28, 2008
    Homestead Gal, Nov 28, 2008