Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

25 Powerful Uses for Raw Honey

Honey is a prepper essential with powerful survival uses including healing, preserving food, easing illness, and more.

Make your own ginger candy to soothe sore throats, fight colds, and aid digestion. This natural remedy is easy to make.

Tired of flies ruining your summer? Try these homemade DIY fly traps. Cheap, effective, and perfect for backyards, farms, or patios.

Learn how to make your own old-fashioned bar soap with just coconut oil, lye, and water. Simple, cheap, and perfect for beginners or preppers.

Treat your flock right with these healthy, nutrient-rich snacks chickens love. Boost egg production, reduce waste, and support flock health.

Learn how to make your own comfrey salve for pain relief with this step-by-step recipe using dried comfrey leaves, olive oil, and beeswax.

Here are 20 extremely cheap meals that are delicious, easy to make, and affordable for people who are on a budget.

Build this easy DIY canned food storage rack to save space and organize your pantry. Cheap, efficient, and requires only basic tools.

Learn to make a powerful plantain salve to naturally treat bug bites, rashes, burns, and more — simple, effective, and chemical-free.

Make sure you know which foods chickens can and can’t eat! Get a complete list of safe treats, toxic foods, and tips for feeding chickens.