Homestead Survival Site

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter

Learn how to keep your chickens healthy and happy all winter. These tips cover everything from warmth and water to food and boredom.

Learn how to identify, harvest, dry, and turn yarrow into a wound-healing powder. A must-have for your herbal first aid kit.

Explore the best heating options during a winter blackout, from wood stoves and propane heaters to insulation and safety strategies.

Baking soda isn’t just for baking. There are over 100 practical uses for baking soda in cleaning, personal care, gardening, and more.

Build a sturdy DIY canning shelf that holds over 100 jars. Perfect for organizing your home canned food without breaking the bank.

Soothe sore throat pain naturally with these proven home remedies. Easy, affordable relief using teas, gargles, and kitchen ingredients.

Turn leftover bacon grease into a long-burning, clean-smelling emergency candle. A fun, practical DIY project for homesteaders.

Make your own herbal anti-inflammatory tablets with turmeric, moringa, ginger, and honey. A natural remedy for pain, brain fog, and more.

Here are the best foods to store in a root cellar for long-term preservation without electricity. Ideal for homesteading and self-reliance.

Here are 13 surprising uses for olive oil on the homestead, from cleaning and skin care to lamp fuel, tool protection, and natural remedies.