Rural Living Articles by Kaleidoscope Acres

Kaleidoscope Acres has written 5 articles, has received +29 recommendations and is currently the #1 ranked expert in this subject.

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Useful Tips on Buying a Home

Owning a house is one of the greatest achievements that everyone dreams of having. However, when it comes to buying your own house, be it for own stay or investment, the experience can be both exiting yet intimidated at the same time. The situation is not unusual since for many of us, it might be the biggest purchases we will have to make on house and land packages.

Published by Anna K 66 months ago in Rural Living | +0 votes | 0 comments

Fire Safety Tips on Rural Property

Fire safety and prevention tips for farmers and rural property owners. Fire safety tips for acreage owners. How to prevent fire on the farm. What are some common fire hazards on a farm? Learn some tips in regards to fire prevention. Am I allowed to burn my garbage or do I need a permit to have a fire?

Published by Kaleidoscope Acres 80 months ago in Rural Living | +1 votes | 0 comments

Facts About Living on a Lake and the Environment

Tips for people who live on lake front property in regards to keeping their property values high and their lake healthy? What causes fish to die in lakes? What causes algae bloom in lakes? How does run off affect lakes, rivers, and the ocean? What can property owners do to keep the environment natural and healthy.

Published by Kaleidoscope Acres 81 months ago in Rural Living | +8 votes | 5 comments

How to Design a Farm

How to plan a farm. Where should buildings be on a farm. What buildings are needed on a farm. Why do farms have so many buildings. What considerations are needed for planning a farm.

Published by Kaleidoscope Acres 82 months ago in Rural Living | +9 votes | 8 comments

Soil Management Brings You Right Back to the Land

Cover crops and green manure is a vital element for successful gardening all year around. Turn your garden in spring and watch the green manure work it's magic.

Published by Maurizio Monte 83 months ago in Rural Living | +0 votes | 0 comments

Going Renewable Using Wind Power

A mixture between solar and wind power is the best way to juice up the homestead and slash utility bills!

Published by Maurizio Monte 83 months ago in Rural Living | +0 votes | 0 comments

Sticks, No Stones: Characteristics of Stick Architecture

This article takes a closer look at this Victorian style of architecture.

Published by Arlene McKanic 90 months ago in Rural Living | +0 votes | 0 comments

Backyard Chicken Farming: A Guide to Caring for Laying Hens

A growing trend among suburbanites is backyard chicken farming. Advantages to keeping laying hens include natural pest control, organic fertilizer and of course, eggs.

Published by Melissa Murphy 96 months ago in Rural Living | +0 votes | 0 comments

Self-Sufficiency: Feeding Ourselves

One family's challenge of being self-sufficient

Published by karen wortman 97 months ago in Rural Living | +2 votes | 0 comments

How to Build a Wood Log Cabin

You may want to build a log cabin of your own for a hunting or vacation cabin, or possibly as an emergency shelter. You could also build this on a smaller scale for a dog house or even a bird house. To build a log cabin of your own all you need is a few basic tools and some time on your hands.

Published by Kimberly Hartfield 101 months ago in Rural Living | +5 votes | 3 comments

Rural Laws You Should Be Aware of

The laws in the country may be different than in the city, what you need to know and expect. Find out more about specific laws in your area. Things you should know before moving to the country. What do rural people do with their garbage? Are there any laws in the country that I should worry about before moving to the country?

Published by Kaleidoscope Acres 104 months ago in Rural Living | +8 votes | 3 comments

Considerations when Moving from the City to the Country

Some things that city folk will not be aware of when moving to the country. A few facts on rural life.

Published by Kaleidoscope Acres 104 months ago in Rural Living | +7 votes | 6 comments

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch in Your Own Neighborhood

The percentage of crimes being reported to the police is increasing.

Published by Janet Hunt 112 months ago in Rural Living | +6 votes | 9 comments