How to Build a Cabin House for Self-Sufficient Homesteading

By Podcast Team and Colette Kenny
Published on December 1, 2022
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by Katrina Schiller

Hear how Colette Kenny of Half-Acre Homestead moved from the city and learned how to build a cabin house suited for eco-friendly self-sufficient homesteading.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Colette Kenny of Half-Acre Homestead shares her journey about how she moved from the city and planned, budgeted, and built the eco-cabin and self-sufficient lifestyle of her dreams. Check out Parts 1 and 2 of this episode below!

exterior of the eco-cabin

interior of Colette's eco-cabin, showing her compact kitchen.

Colette Kenny has dedicated herself to helping others become more self-sufficient. Her expertise is extensive and varied. She has more than 20 years of experience with herbal medicines. She has practiced organic gardening in a wide range of settings (urban, suburban, and rural). Over two decades ago, she began her tiny living adventures. Since then, she has designed three tiny homes. She lived in one off-grid for five years while she built her current eco-cabin.

Visit her website, Half-Acre Homestead, where you can access the many resources available there. The free online mini-course offers her top tips for achieving self-sufficiency. There are also how-to guides on varied topics and a blog full of gardening know-how.

Additional Resources

Learn more and connect with Colette on her website, Half-Acre Homestead.


Our Podcast Team:

Carla Tilghman, Jessica Mitchell, John Moore, and Kenny Coogan
Music: “Candy ” by Jahzzar

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