Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

9 Things No One Tells You About Off Grid Living

Off-grid living isn’t as easy or romantic as it looks. Here are 9 things no one tells you before you make the leap to an off-grid lifestyle.

The dollar store is a prepper’s secret weapon. Here are 101 budget-friendly items you can stockpile right now for emergencies.

Before you start dehydrating food, there are 13 things you should know. Learn how to get the best results and avoid common beginner mistakes.

Every homesteader needs these old-fashioned tools. From the scythe to the crosscut saw, these time-tested hand tools belong in every shed.

Learn how to build a thermal siphon water heater using a wood stove and copper coil to produce endless hot water off the grid.

Purple deadnettle is a wild herb hiding in plain sight. Learn to use it for food, medicine, and natural first aid, right from your backyard!

These 35 survival items can be built at home with basic supplies, saving money now and keeping you self-sufficient when it matters most.

Learn how to render lard at home using simple tools and methods, plus how to store it and use the cracklings.

Learn how to make homemade garlic powder with just a few simple tools. It’s cheaper than store-bought and tastes so much better.

Borax isn’t just for laundry! Here are 27 surprising uses for borax, from cleaning cookware and killing fleas to unclogging drains and more.