Whenever I see a video about mistakes people made while homesteading, prepping, storing food, or whatever, I always check it out. I've made a lot of mistakes over the years–even when I was sure I knew what I was doing–so whenever I have the opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others, I take it.
In the first video below, Fouch-o-matic Off Grid talks about their best decisions homesteading, but in the second video they talk about their worst decisions while homesteading. There's a lot of wisdom in these videos.
3 Best Decisions We've Made Homesteading
1. Living in a yurt while setting up the homestead.
2. Collecting and reusing materials found for free on Craigslist and elsewhere.
3. Putting a rocket mass heater in the home.
Watch the video for more details.
3 Worst Decisions We've Made Homesteading
1. Trying to stick to unrealistic timelines.
2. Homesteading without a community.
3. Using quick fixes for long term problems.
Watch the video for more details.