Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How to Build an Earthen Oven

Earthen ovens have been used for at least 2000 years. In these videos, you’ll learn how to make one and how to bake bread in it.

I’ve seen a lot of DIY pallet projects floating around the Internet, buy the other day I came across the ultimate list of pallet projects.

Whenever I see a video about mistakes people made while homesteading, I always check it out. There’s a lot of wisdom in this video.

Making your own soda is easier than you think. Use these organic ingredients and you’ll have a natural, healthy soda that’s nice and bubbly.

In this video, Justin Rhodes talks about how he feeds 30 chickens for only $1.25 a day. That’s only 4 cents a day per chicken!

If you love to make bacon but are dumping all the grease down the drain, you should save it up and make a bacon fat candle instead.

Whether you’re exploring the land around your homestead or just learning about edible plants, knowing which plants are toxic is essential.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make a 1000-year-old energy drink that was popular in the 18th century. It’s called switchel.

This do-it-yourself cinder block bench is so easy, anyone can do it. All you need are 14 cinder blocks, six 4×4 posts, and some adhesive.

If there is one topic I hear about the most, it has to be the reluctant spouse. I hear it from homesteaders, preppers, and survivalists.