Homesteaders are champs at finding ways to repurpose and upcycle things that other folks would consider junk. Making do with what you have and stockpiling useful materials is a major part of the homesteading credo. This list of 50 things you should stop throwing out and start … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Use Cinder Blocks Around the Homestead
Some products are so versatile that their number of uses is limited only by your imagination. Among the most versatile of these products is the cinder block – a simple yet timeless product that has been on the market since 1900. In this article, we’ll take a look at why … [Read more...]
12 Ways To Upcycle Tin Cans For Survival
Do you or a member of your family eat canned foods on a regular basis? Soups, fruits, veggies, chili, and so forth? If so, stop throwing those cans away! Tin cans are one of the most valuable types of so-called trash. There are literally dozens of ways you can use them in a … [Read more...]
12 Clever Uses for Your Old Christmas Tree
Christmas is almost here, so you no doubt already have your Christmas tree up and fully decorated. Before you know it, it'll be time to take the tree down again. If you use a plastic tree, you can simply put it back in storage until next year. However, if you prefer the … [Read more...]
6 Things You Can Scavenge from Old Lawnmowers
After a couple years of repairs and replacements, you’ve just got to accept that your lawnmower is not immortal. Even this grass eating machine has an expiration date. But don’t haul that bad boy off to the dump just yet. Instead of adding another hunk of metal to your local … [Read more...]
Off Grid Living: 15 Toilet Paper Alternatives
We can all agree that one of the worst feelings in the world is when you have to do a number two, and there’s no toilet paper. A special kind of panic sets in, and now you’re doing a weird little dance as you scurry around the house to try and find something to wipe with. It’s a … [Read more...]
25 Off Grid Uses for Five Gallon Buckets
The origin of the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is somewhat unclear. Most people think it dates back to the first Earth Day held on April 22, 1970. For dedicated homesteaders, however, the popular mantra is more than a call to reduce trash -- it is a way of life. One of the … [Read more...]
7 Surprising Uses For Diatomaceous Earth
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. So what exactly is diatomaceous earth (DE)? Well, it's the fossilized … [Read more...]
2000+ Survival Uses for Everyday Items
This is one you're going to want to bookmark. It's the ultimate index to survival uses for everyday items. Below you'll find a list of nearly 100 ordinary items that have all sorts of survival applications. I did the math, and it adds up to 2,033 survival uses! I put the items … [Read more...]
6 Things Homesteaders Should Never Throw Away (And Why)
Did you know that in 2014, the EPA estimated that the average American produced 0.371 pounds of food waste per day? That adds up to about 135lbs per person/per year. Multiply that by how many adults or young adults live in your home and wowza--that’s a lot of food that could have … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Upcycle Old Socks and T-Shirts
If you are a friend to the universe, what I’m about to tell you might shake you... Did you know that more than 15 million tons of clothing waste is produced every year in the US? And did you know that it takes about 40 years for clothing to decompose? We have been so busy … [Read more...]
11 Surprising Uses for Soap
Who doesn’t love discovering multipurpose household items? If you love saving money, getting innovative around the house, and being an overall hero, then you’re going to love these tips and tricks on how to use bar soap and dish soap in out-of-the-ordinary ways. With great … [Read more...]
23 Surprising Uses for Washing Soda
If you like making your own laundry soap in order to save money or control the chemicals in your home, you're probably familiar with washing soda. It only costs a few dollars for a large box and can be used for laundry and a variety of other jobs. Washing soda is sodium … [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 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 your … [Read more...]
25 Wonderful Ways to Use Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is an amazing yet little-known plant that, when turned into a topical astringent, has numerous uses. If you are new to the world of natural medicine, you may not have heard of this little gem. If you have heard of it, you may be a little put off by the name. Or maybe … [Read more...]
10 New Uses for Old Ratty Towels
Everybody has them--those old, thin, fraying towels stuffed deep under the sink or in the back of the closet. Every Spring cleaning you think about throwing them away. But then you think, "They're perfectly good towels." And yet you never use them. Sound familiar? I'm here to … [Read more...]
