Difference between Bobcat and Lynx
I had never seen either so was not sure which one it was. My husband had and informed me it was a lynx.
Cougar Encounters in the Wild: Safety Tips and Facts Don’t run and don’t back down!If you spend time hiking, camping, or living in cougar country, it’s important to know how to stay safe. Cougars (also called mountain lions or pumas) are elusive, powerful predators that avoid humans most of the time—but knowing what to do … Read more
If you own a wood stove and want to maximize its efficiency, a heat powered wood stove fan is one of the best accessories you can add. I’ve been using the Ecofan wood stove fan for over eight years, and it’s easily one of the most valuable tools for heating our off-grid home.
Where do Pack rats live?Where do pack rats live? Well apparently they live in my Cabin. Well I’ll give you some Pack Rat information and then I’ll tell you my story and give you some ways to get rid of these nasty creatures.
The old cabin floor had to be removed, we were almost certain that underneath the wood would be a dirt floor, but to our surprise there was a concrete floor under that dirty old particle board.
Whoever had put the floor in this cabin had built a frame raised floor and covered the concrete with particle board.
We would find out what we had to work with once the entire old floor was removed.
2025 Update: We have taken the wood stove out and put in a propane furnace. It’s wonderful and the cabin is now for our guests
The cabin is only 10 x 11 so there was no need to leave the big cast iron wood stove that was in there. A small wood stove will do the job we need it to do.
There are all kinds of small wood stoves out there, we are trying to recycle and use what we have so spending money was not part of the plan. We found a larger wood stove in the cabin, but the heat from it would have blown us out of there, so we decided to buy a cheaper wall tent stove.
Living off-grid comes with incredible rewards—peace, quiet, and a deep connection to nature. But it also means sharing your space with wildlife. At our property, bear encounters aren’t rare. In fact, over the past few summers, I’ve seen a bear almost every time I’ve driven up to the cabin. And let me tell you—those moments … Read more
