Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

DIY Vanilla Mosquito Repellent

Learn how to make a simple, natural DIY mosquito repellent with vanilla extract. Smells amazing, safe for kids, and surprisingly effective.

Learn how to make a primitive fishing kit using nettles, thorns, and natural materials, perfect for bushcraft and wilderness survival.

You can grow any of these powerful natural painkillers at home. Learn how herbs like arnica, turmeric, and ginger can help relieve pain.

Make a DIY cayenne pepper pain relief balm with olive oil, beeswax, and essential oils to ease joint, muscle, and nerve pain naturally.

Here are over 100 classic recipes with 5 ingredients or less. These recipes are delicious, easy to make, and don’t take long.

Build a DIY chicken feeder that keeps your flock fed for up to a month. Easy PVC design reduces waste and keeps feed dry and secure.

Build a cheap rainwater collection system using a 32-gallon trash can. Perfect for gardening, pool refills, and water conservation.

If you don’t want to battle weeds with harsh chemicals, try these 13 natural weed killers that are safe and perfect for a healthy garden.

Make a natural drawing salve with herbs, clay, and charcoal to help heal bug bites, splinters, toxins, infections, and more.

Get prepared with this complete emergency preparedness kit checklist organized by category with tips for every item you’ll need in a crisis.