Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

3 Best & Worst Decisions We’ve Made Homesteading

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!

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

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.

The couple in this video have taken homesteading to a whole new level. They are homesteading off a boat, and they call it long term sailing.

This video comes from a family in the thick of homesteading. They offer a unique view of what it’s like to live on a homestead.

This series from Kentucky Homestead will give you a great idea of the kind of work involved restoring an old cabin.

In this video, John from the Youtube channel, Growing Your Greens, explains his easy method for making high-quality compost for your garden.