Bethany Hayes, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How to Create a Medicinal First Aid Kit

Learn how to build a medicinal first aid kit using herbs, essential oils, and natural remedies to handle minor emergencies.

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

Discover the healing uses of yarrow, from wound care to skincare, tinctures, teas and more. Learn to grow, harvest, and use this ancient herb.

Check out these surprising uses for Vicks VapoRub, from soothing coughs and sore muscles to repelling insects and healing cuts.

Most people use regular dehydrators to make beef jerky, but it’s easier to use a Ninja Air Fryer. Here’s exactly how to do it.

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

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.

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.