Bethany Hayes, Author at Homestead Survival Site

7 Homemade Healing Salves a Century Ago

Learning how to heal your injuries with herbs is a fundamental skill for any homesteader. Here’s what you need to know about healing salves.

Mullein has been used since ancient times and it’s hard to dispute the evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many issues.

These pioneer recipes are simple. Even though they were prepared from scratch, they’re easy to make and taste amazing.

It feels wrong to toss out tires; they cost a pretty penny. That’s why I found some different off-grid uses for old tires.

Quail require less space, lay tons of eggs, taste great, and are easier to raise than chickens or ducks. Here’s how to get started.

WD-40 is a favorite for garage mechanics, but it’s not just for mechanics or handymen. There are countless uses for WD-40.

Although most expiration date codes on food are easy to read, some of them can be confusing. Here’s how to read them.

Yarrow is one of the oldest medicinal herbs, dating back thousands of years and used for various ailments. Here’s how to use it.

Harvesting herbs shouldn’t be done whenever you feel like it. There are right and wrong times to harvest herbs for maximum potency.

These are some of my favorite uses for white vinegar, although there are many more. When you’re done reading, you’ll want to get some.