Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Why Your Grandma Boiled Dish Rags (and Why You Should Too)

Check out this old-fashioned trick of boiling dish rags with baking soda to remove dirt and odors, plus tips on why sun drying works so well.

Learn which 17 items smart preppers buy in bulk to save money and build a lasting emergency food and supply stockpile.

Vinegar pie was a Great Depression favorite made with pantry staples. This apple cider vinegar version tastes just like apple pie.

Most wilderness cooking hacks are more gimmick than survival skill. Here’s a breakdown of 10 popular hacks that were actually tested.

From food and water to tools and sanitation, this complete list of prepper supplies covers everything you need to survive a disaster.

Becoming fully self-sufficient takes years, but you can start producing your own food almost immediately with these five practical tips.

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.