Francesca Hernandez Singer, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How to Make Flour from Scratch (Grain Mill Instructions)

Learn how to use a grain mill at home step by step, from setup and grinding to fineness settings, flour storage, and troubleshooting tips.

Learn how pioneers tested their soil without modern kits. These old-school methods assess texture, pH, fertility, and signs of healthy soil.

Here are 20 fruits you can grow in 5-gallon buckets. Perfect for small spaces, rentals, or experimenting with fruit trees before planting.

Build your ultimate homesteading library with the best books on self-sufficiency, gardening, livestock, energy, water, and off-grid living.

Willow bark, which is used to make aspirin, can be processed into a tea or tincture that is gentle on the stomach and eases pain.

Dental floss is more useful than you think. There are many surprising uses for dental floss in a survival scenario or around the homestead.

These homemade pest traps are easy to make and will save your garden from being eaten up by pests like beetles and slugs.

If you’ve had chicken envy for a while, maybe it’s time for a wake-up call: here are the top 7 reasons you shouldn’t get backyard chickens.

There are highly effective alternatives to WD-40 that you can make easily and for next to nothing at home. Here’s how.

I will cover the basics and include some photos, and by the time you’re done reading this, you should be able to butcher a chicken.