Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Cheap Rainwater Collection System Using Trash Cans

Build a cheap rainwater collection system using a 32-gallon trash can. Perfect for gardening, pool refills, and water conservation.

If you don’t want to battle weeds with harsh chemicals, try these 13 natural weed killers that are safe and perfect for a healthy garden.

Make a natural drawing salve with herbs, clay, and charcoal to help heal bug bites, splinters, toxins, infections, and more.

Get prepared with this complete emergency preparedness kit checklist organized by category with tips for every item you’ll need in a crisis.

This list of vintage recipes from the 1800s includes pioneer favorites, classic desserts, and old-fashioned comfort foods made from scratch.

These small off-grid supplies could become priceless during a major crisis. Essential for survival, self-reliance, and bartering.

Discover 8 surprising ways to use dandelions—from tea and wine to salves and soap. Learn how this common “weed” can boost health and healing.

Here are over 100 DIY pallet projects you can build at home! From furniture to sheds, this epic playlist has free pallet project tutorials.

Maximize your garden’s yield with these 15 smart methods! Learn how to grow more food, save space, and outsmart pests naturally.

Here are 10 essential post-collapse skills that will be critical for survival, rebuilding communities, and thriving without modern systems.