The use of solar panels is a fantastic way to conserve energy and contribute to a sustainable environment. Unfortunately, they can cost a lot up-front. If you want to save money, do the work yourself. While you may not be able to cover your entire house with these right away, … [Read more...]
6 Sensational Gardening Hacks You Should Try
Here are some clever shortcuts to make gardening a little easier this year. They’re six simple tips that I found on an amazing Youtube channel called GrowVeg. If you follow these tips, you'll have a successful garden with less time, less effort, and less money. I typed up the … [Read more...]
Chickens Acting Strange? Here’s What It Means
Unlike humans, chickens can't tell you that they’re feeling off. Instead, we have to learn to identify when our chickens act strangely. These behaviors can indicate that something is wrong with our chickens. Taking care of chickens on your homestead is a reasonably easy task, … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening – How to Start an Organic Garden in 6 Steps
Going green and organic is becoming very common, with more and more people wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. Eating organic food can help decrease the number of pesticides and help protect the environment, but unfortunately, the cost of organic food can be very high. If … [Read more...]
How Much Does Living On A Homestead Cost?
You might assume that homestead living will cost less than life in the big city, but not necessarily. You still have to be mindful of how you spend your money. The fact is, there are some key decisions you must make in order to make homestead living affordable. And that's the … [Read more...]
30 Surprising Uses for Witch Hazel
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Witch hazel is an amazing yet little-known plant that, when turned into a … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Starting Seeds
Would you like to jumpstart your growing season? You can by starting your seeds indoors this winter. Not only does it let you begin gardening in late winter or early spring when the ground is too cold to plant outside, but indoor seed-starting can save you money. Seeds are … [Read more...]
Easy French Bread in 10 Minutes for 30 CENTS
Here’s a way to make French bread in just 10 minutes of working time. The rest of the time, the bread is rising or the oven is doing the work. You can watch the whole process in this video by Big Family Homestead, but we'll share the recipe and some cooking tips. Want to … [Read more...]
15 Best Fruits and Veggies for Your Container Garden
Wouldn't you love to have fresh fruit growing in your kitchen? Imagine the convenience of having healthy, nutritious, delicious foods just steps away from the dinner table. This is why container gardening is getting so popular, not to mention all the other reasons: no weeds, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Your Own Bananas
It’s Easier Than You Think if You Live in the Right Area and You Can Even Grow Them Indoors It’s easy to assume that bananas can only grow in far away and exotic jungles, but they actually can grow in North America and can even be grown indoors. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
35 Amazing Uses for Mason Jars
To realize the many ways you can use a mason jar, you just have to think outside the jar. They’re inexpensive and you can find them at most stores and online. They come in many shapes and sizes, and some of the ideas below even make use of the metal lids. Want to save this … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Make Your Food Stockpile Last As Long As Possible
In most disaster scenarios, you can survive without lights, weapons, and air conditioning. For a while, anyway. But you definitely can't survive without food. And the thing about disasters is they're almost always a surprise. Don't be caught without any food when the next one … [Read more...]
Medicinal Herbs for Chickens? Yes!
Medicinal herbs offer hundreds of benefits for humans, and believe it or not, medicinal herbs are good for chickens, too. Herbs can help improve immunity, reduce parasites, reduce stress, and keep your chickens happy and healthy. Herbs grow in most climates, adapt to most … [Read more...]
Simple Solution To Your Livestock Mud Problem
Mud and Livestock Don’t Mix Whether it’s early spring, late winter, or any other rainy time of the year, it’s mud season on farms. And things get particularly muddy when you have livestock like cows wandering over dirt, hay, and manure after heavy rain. In fact, the single … [Read more...]
25 Excellent Uses for Epsom Salts
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Epsom salts are one of the cheapest and most versatile items you can buy. … [Read more...]
20 Best Foods for Woodstove Cooking
The great thing about woodstove cooking is it allows you to get twice as much out of your fuel. Not only will a woodstove cook your food, it will also keep you warm, saving you money on electricity and/or propane. And if the power goes out, your woodstove will be especially … [Read more...]
Can Renters Have A Homestead?
Many people dream of homesteading but can’t imagine coming up with the down payment on a suitable property. So, where does that leave aspiring homesteaders who rent? Is it possible to homestead on a rental property? My answer to this question is a resounding “Yes.” Let’s … [Read more...]
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