Grit

Grit Magazine has celebrated rural American lifestyles since 1882. Each bimonthly issue combines practical articles, product reviews, do-it-yourself building plans, beautiful photos, reader advice, humor and a healthy dose of fresh attitude to offer a complete guide to life beyond the city limits.

Grit • VOLUME 141, ISSUE 5

OLD FRIENDS AND NEW BEGINNINGS

READER TIPS FROM RURAL AMERICA

LABOR DAY, 1959 • Take a trip down memory lane with time-honored tales from our readers.

SPECIALTY TOOLS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOMESTEAD • These 10 tools can help save time and energy around the farm.

PHOTOS TAKEN BY THE GRIT COMMUNITY • Highlights of Rural Life

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Stock Your Pantry, Feed Your Family • Learn how to properly store food in your pantry and use it.

LIVING A ZERO-WASTE LIFESTYLE • Shifting your lifestyle is never easy. Here are some tips for going zero-waste on a rural homestead.

GROW YOUR OWN SPICES • Season your meals with the homegrown seeds of mustard, cumin, and sesame.

Hunting to Put Food on the Table • The reality of hunting is more expensive than you’d think.

EVERYTHING BUT THE GOBBLE • When you’ve purchased or harvested a delicious bird, you won’t want to waste a single morsel of meat.

Scrappy WOODWORKING • Give your workshop leftovers a new life with these projects.

CHOOSING CRITTERS • To build impressive genetics into your herd, flock, or fluffle (of rabbits!), be sure to set goals — and don’t hesitate to follow them.

FORGE AHEAD with Blacksmithing • Get all fired up about learning how to weld with a coal forge.

Year-Round Care for Flocks • Follow a farmer through a year of tending to her herd.

COLOR BLOCK Mitten Pattern • Keep your hands toasty next winter by tackling this eye-catching project for knitters of any experience level.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for Wiser Living

LET’S GO TO THE Cattle Auction • Whether selling or buying, preparation is key before stepping into a sale barn.

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