When purchasing property to build a homestead, the single most important factor to take into consideration is the land itself. Yes, the house is important also, but in order to live a truly self-sufficient life, the land is more important. Want to save this post for later? … [Read more...]
The Best Chicken Watering System EVER
This week, I came across a video by Big Bear Homestead that discusses a rainwater catchment system located on a predator-resistant chicken coop. This is a fairly easy design because it saves a lot of time, effort, energy, and money. The system is comprised of three fifty-five … [Read more...]
How To Make Homemade Gummy Vitamins
If you knew there were gummy bears that boost your immune system, would you eat them? Even more to the point, if you could make these at home, would you do it? It turns out it’s actually pretty simple to do, as Our Oily House discusses. To make your own homemade gummy bears, … [Read more...]
20 Survival Skills Most People Don’t Have Anymore
With advances in high-tech devices happening every day, people are becoming increasingly dependent on them. While technology may bring many perks to society, it has negatively impacted the average person’s grasp on basic survival skills. Survival is easy in a tech-based world, … [Read more...]
How To Make A Mini Vegetable Oil Candle
There are many situations, such as prolonged power outages, where it may be helpful to know how to make a basic oil candle. This Youtube video by Jiujitsu2000 gives direct and informational steps to do just that using vegetable oil. Want to save this post for later? Click Here … [Read more...]
30 Foods That Can Last Up To 30 Years
A lot of factors affect the shelf life of food: light, heat, humidity, and so forth. But one of the most important factors is the food itself. Some foods simply last longer than others, no matter the storage conditions. In this video from the Youtube channel, Reality Survival, … [Read more...]
10 Survival Uses for Nail Polish
There are a lot of everyday items around the home that can help you survive a disaster. One of them happens to be nail polish. In this video, Sensible Prepper talks about 10 ways nail polish can make surviving a disaster much easier. Here they are: Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
Oat & Honey Soap Recipe for Beginners
Ever think about making your own soap? If you've never done it before, this is a great recipe to start with. It's a hot process soap that’s really good for the skin and really easy to make. The recipe comes from a video on the Youtube channel, Elly's Everyday. Below is a … [Read more...]
12 Quick and Easy Garden Hacks
Are you new to gardening? Even if you aren't, you should check out the Youtube channel, Justin Rhodes. He's an experienced homesteader who is an absolute expert on growing food and raising chickens. In this video, he shares 12 gardening hacks that are easy and very effective. … [Read more...]
The 3 WORST Chicken Breeds
When deciding which chicken breeds to get, most homesteaders consider things like how noisy they are or how many eggs they produce. However, one of the most important factors is temperament. You want chickens that are friendly and easy to deal with. With that in mind, there … [Read more...]
Best and Worst Livestock for Beginners
If you're new to homesteading, you might be wondering which livestock to get first. That is the topic of this video from the Youtube channel, Homesteady. He breaks down the livestock into three tiers: beginners, medium level, and expert. We'll start with the easy tier. Want … [Read more...]
How To Master The Art Of Bread Baking
You’ll Succeed Every Time You Bake a Loaf of Bread if You Follow These Simple Rules. The fundamental thing to keep in mind is that bread baking goes beyond the chemistry and physics of cooking. It enters into an area best described as alchemy. You’re engaged in bringing a living … [Read more...]
8 Smart Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds
Coffee is good for more than a jolt of energy in the morning. You can take coffee a step further by reusing your coffee grounds long after your cup of joe is gone. In this video, Household Hacker identifies eight smart ways you can reuse coffee grounds around your home and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mushrooms in a 5-Gallon Bucket
Mushrooms are easy to grow if you create the right conditions. In this video from the Youtube channel, FreshCap Mushrooms, Tony explains a simple way to grow mushrooms in a 5-gallon bucket using Aspen woodchips and some Oyster mushroom spawn. To start, take a 5-gallon bucket … [Read more...]
6 Sensational Gardening Hacks You Should Try
Here are some clever shortcuts to make gardening a little easier this year. They’re six simple tips that I found on an amazing Youtube channel called GrowVeg. If you follow these tips, you'll have a successful garden with less time, less effort, and less money. I typed up the … [Read more...]
Home Care for Coronavirus Patients with Mild Symptoms
Disclaimer: There is currently no known treatment for COVID-19. This article is for people who have very mild symptoms. However, if you have any trouble breathing, call your doctor, urgent care clinic, or emergency department. The coronavirus (designated as COVID-19) has not … [Read more...]
How Much Does Living On A Homestead Cost?
You might assume that homestead living will cost less than life in the big city, but not necessarily. You still have to be mindful of how you spend your money. The fact is, there are some key decisions you must make in order to make homestead living affordable. And that's the … [Read more...]
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