Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

10 Things People Forget When The Power Goes Out

Power outages catch most people off guard. Here are 10 things people forget to prepare for when the lights go out.

Learn how to make soft, crispy homemade bread with just 5 minutes of prep. This easy sandwich bread recipe makes two delicious loaves.

Learn how to make probiotic lemonade at home with just 5 simple ingredients. Great for gut health, digestion, and your immune system.

Learn how to grow wheatgrass at home without soil using just wheat berries, a mason jar, and a tray. Fresh wheatgrass juice for pennies.

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!