About Us

Meet the Makers of This Mess

We’re Ken and Linda—tinkerers, growers, duck-charmers, and full-time figure-it-outers. What started as a few raised beds in a suburban backyard turned into a full-blown experiment in self-sufficiency, creativity, and slightly chaotic living. Steam Punks Homestead is where we share the good, the gritty, and everything we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) about building a life that’s off-grid in spirit, even if the neighbors are two feet away.

Our Life in Motion

Dispatches from the Duck Coop

These books are a little rough around the edges—just the way we like it. Written, tested, and photographed by us, they’re full of practical know-how, comfort food, and creative ways to live with less waste and more wonder. Whether you’re cooking over open flame or figuring out what to do with ten pounds of zucchini, there’s something in here for your homesteading heart.

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We’re Ken and Linda, tinkering, planting, preserving, and sometimes failing gloriously. Join our weekly notes for real-world tips on growing food, living off-grid, and making do with what you’ve got. No fluff—just dirt-under-the-nails honesty.