Tucked away in the mountains of Washington state, on a 5-acre lot, ducks and geese mill about. Goats are milked twice a day. A rooster crows. These animals belong to Elizabeth Kirk, her husband and ...

Tessa and Ian Chittle stand for a portrait with their daughter, Azalee, at the Chittle Homestead in Gig Harbor. Joshua Bessex jbessex@gateline.com Sometimes, in order to shake away complacency and ...

Choosing and Training a Watchdog: Make your pet a safe and loyal guardian. Start a Self-Sufficient 1-Acre Homestead: Expert advice on how to establish self-sufficient food production, including ...

The Trebitowski family of five chooses tiny living to travel and experience nature together. After completing their bus conversion, they hit the road but soon missed New Mexico, returning to create a ...