Yard sales and garage sales can be treasure troves for the homesteader. With a little time and effort, you can save a substantial amount of money on quality items for your home and property. Some homeowners either don’t see the value of what they own or don't know how to make … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Homestead for a Hurricane
Hurricane season is upon us, and we all are familiar with the TV and internet weather maps that track the ominous swirls of wind and water that develop this time of year. However, if you live in a hurricane zone, it is foolhardy to wait until a hurricane develops to prepare for … [Read more...]
30 Ways to Make Money With Your Homestead
Making the decision to live the homesteading lifestyle is one that offers a new sense of freedom and satisfaction. However, you may have taken a drastic cut in income to make your dream of self-sufficiency a reality. Whether you are looking for a full-time salary or a … [Read more...]
16 Ways to Use Wood Ash on Your Homestead
As you pursue a more sustainable lifestyle, you probably are discovering many ways to repurpose items around your home and property. Wood ash is something you may have a lot of, especially if you have a fireplace, woodstove, or campfire. Did you know there are many beneficial … [Read more...]
11 Powerful Medicinal Herbs You Should Be Growing
For centuries, people have used herbs both to nourish and to heal the body. In addition to adding flavor to food, many herbs are high in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. While many grocery stores sell fresh herbs, it is easy and inexpensive to grow … [Read more...]
11 Uses for Olive Oil on the Homestead
Olive oil is one of those must-have staples for every homesteader. It truly stands alone in terms of its nutritional benefits and in terms of its many other uses around your home and property. With its high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help boost … [Read more...]
10 Dangerous Foods That Are Banned Outside The U.S.
Since the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906 -- a measure that banned interstate trade in misbranded and/or adulterated foods and drugs -- and the later formation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Americans have come to rely on the federal government to … [Read more...]
