Need to build an outdoor fireplace on short notice? Maybe you want to use one this evening and only have a few hours of daylight left. Or maybe you're in a survival scenario and just need something to cook on ASAP. Whatever your reasons, it's possible to throw together a … [Read more...]
Baking Bread The Way Early Americans Did
Have you ever thought about how people baked bread before the convenience of modern electric ovens? You might think they used a brick oven or maybe even a bake kettle. But actually, most American farmers of the 17th century didn't even have those luxuries. Instead, they used a … [Read more...]
10 Homestead Passive Income Ideas
A couple years ago, we published an article about how to make money with your homestead. And just last week, we published a piece about how to make $1000 a month as a homesteader. However, the tips in these articles are about active income, not passive income. Active income … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe
Disclaimer: Before I talk about this home remedy, I want to add a disclaimer. This cough syrup will NOT fix just any cough. If you have a chronic cough such as from asthma or some other disease, it won't work. Rather, this remedy is for people with a mild cough such as from … [Read more...]
How To Make Liquid Laundry Detergent
I've been making my own laundry detergent for years, ever since my first son was less than a year old. We noticed he was getting mild rashes all over his body, but we couldn't figure out what was causing it. We bathed him every day and put lots of healing lotion on him, but … [Read more...]
13 Forgotten Lessons from The Great Depression
When I was a child, we would visit my grandparents every week. One time I was looking for something to play with, so I opened up a closet. To my surprise, it was packed with food. Canned food, boxed food, bags of rice and beans and pasta, all kinds of stuff. This was surprising … [Read more...]
4 Homemade Extract Recipes (With & Without Alcohol)
If you’re an avid baker or cook, chances are you’ve either used extracts or come across recipes calling for extracts. High-quality commercially available products are expensive, hard to come by, and often come with additives, preservatives, and ingredients whose origin is … [Read more...]
5 Amazing Uses for Basil, The Garden Super Plant
Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It has this strong, wonderful aroma that makes me think of homemade pesto or lasagna. I've also used it when making hummus, grilled chicken, tomato soup, and even pizza. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on … [Read more...]
Where Did The Pioneers Get Their Drinking Water?
Water has always been an essential element for human survival - something that we can only go for a few days without before death becomes inevitable. Today, fresh drinking water is not a concern for the vast majority of Americans. However, there were plenty of points in history … [Read more...]
Super Easy 3 Ingredient Soap Recipe
Soap isn't nearly as difficult to make as you might think. I've known several people who were intimidated by the idea of making their own bath and beauty products. They assumed there would be a steep learning curve. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on … [Read more...]
10 Proven Ways To Boost Your Vegetable Garden Harvest
If you're new to gardening, one of the first Youtube channels you should check out is GrowVeg. Their videos are short, to the point, and incredibly helpful. No, I'm not affiliated with them in any way, I'm just really impressed with their content. On their website, they sell a … [Read more...]
Build A DIY Self-Watering Planter For Only $10
If you're a vegetable gardener, self-watering planters are one of the best inventions ever. Probably the most common mistake gardeners make is to overwater their plants. It's just instinct to want to give your plant a drink if it doesn't look well. But oftentimes, you end up … [Read more...]
Build a Mini Root Cellar From a Broken Freezer
Long before refrigerators and freezers, there were root cellars. People have been using root cellars for thousands of years. They're such a simple and efficient way to store the harvest, yet few people use them anymore. Part of the reason so few people use them is they assume … [Read more...]
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Building A Fence
Building a fence is a relatively easy project. There are many people who can figure out how to do it without having to read any tutorials or watch any videos. Just stick posts in the ground and add rails, wires, pickets, etc., right? Those are the basics, but if that's all … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Use Cinder Blocks Around the Homestead
Some products are so versatile that their number of uses is limited only by your imagination. Among the most versatile of these products is the cinder block – a simple yet timeless product that has been on the market since 1900. In this article, we’ll take a look at why … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Nesting Boxes For Chickens
There are countless designs for chicken nesting boxes, but these are probably the easiest ones to make, and chickens love them! If you're a chicken owner but not great at building things or don't have a lot of time to spare, I highly recommend trying this out. Basically, you … [Read more...]
How To Make Amish White Bread
When I was a kid, my mom always bought us the super healthy and nutritious whole grain wheat bread... and I hated it. I was one of those kids who always wanted plain white bread. And thirty years later, I still feel the same. Although I've developed a taste for wheat bread, I … [Read more...]
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