Pandemic. Economic crisis. Civil unrest. The extraordinary times in which we are living are causing more and more people to yearn for a simpler way of life. However, it can be daunting to consider all the changes that are part of adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle. The good … [Read more...]
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Raw Land
When purchasing property to build a homestead, the single most important factor to take into consideration is the land itself. Yes, the house is important also, but in order to live a truly self-sufficient life, the land is more important. Want to save this post for later? … [Read more...]
10 Things You NEED To Know About Living In The Country
For many people, moving to a home in the country would be a dream come true. If that sounds like you and you're curious about what it's like to live in the country, check out this video by Better Together Life. Here are some topics they discuss... Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
3 Fun Activities To Get Your Children Interested In Homesteading
Having more hands on the homestead is a great way to not only get more projects done but also raise your level of sustainability. While some of us homesteaders may be living with multiple generations of grandparents and extended family, some only have their kiddos to help out on … [Read more...]
10 Homestead Survival Tips For Beginners
Turning your dream of living on a homestead into a reality is very exciting. Creating a sustainable homesteading survival retreat truly is the best way to prep. But planning and skill honing is just as important when creating a homestead as it is when developing a … [Read more...]
How To Homestead On Less Than An Acre
Sustainable survival homesteading is possible on less than an acre. While you can't raise a herd of beef cattle in your backyard, you can still raise your own meat and eggs and grow your own groceries. The space you have to work with of course matters, but how you use that space … [Read more...]
3 Expensive Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Land
If you are looking to purchase some land for your off-grid homestead, it's a good idea to learn from people who have done it before. They've been through the entire process and have learned about all the hiccups (and disasters) that can happen along the way. Taking their advice … [Read more...]
What To Look For When Building A Homestead
If you are new to homesteading, you should know that technically, you can be a homesteader almost anywhere with only a little bit of land... technically. But honestly, you're going to have a tough time homesteading if you don't find a good piece of land with certain … [Read more...]
Warning for Everyone About to Start Homesteading
The Youtube channel, Homesteady, always makes high-quality videos. The production values--music, lighting, imagery--are great, and Aust and Kendra always have good advice. If you've never seen their channel, the video below is a pretty good introduction. The topic of this … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Buying a Homestead
Thinking of buying a homestead? Good for you! You're about to begin a difficult but satisfying journey that will change your life forever. You might be eager to get started, but before you rush out and purchase a piece of land, you need to spend some time learning all you can … [Read more...]
Top 10 States for Living Off the Grid
You can live off the grid just about anywhere, but some locales are more suited for a self-reliant lifestyle than others. There are many “best places to live off grid” lists floating around on the internet, but the majority of them focus on just one key aspect of setting up an … [Read more...]
How To Buy Your Dream Homestead: 55 Financial Tips
Do you yearn for your very own homestead but just can’t figure out how to afford it? You are not alone. Fortunately for you and tens of thousands of potential homesteaders and prepper retreat dreamers, the government might actually be here to help for once. While “free land” … [Read more...]
9 Tips for New Homesteaders
If you are thinking of homesteading or are just starting out, you probably have been immersing yourself in tons of information and advice. Maybe some of it is helpful; maybe some it is confusing. And just maybe, you are feeling overwhelmed. Yes, there is a lot to learn, but … [Read more...]
8 Worst Mistakes New Homesteaders Make
Living a self-sustainable lifestyle on a homestead where you can take care of your own land, plants, and animals can be very satisfying. For many people, the idea of not being dependent (or at least less dependent) on outside sources for food or other resources makes them feel … [Read more...]
How Much Land Do You Need For Homesteading?
Through several email conversations, I've learned that many of the people visiting this site don't actually have a homestead yet. They're doing what they can where they live, but for most of them, having a chunk of land for homesteading is a long-term goal. This is great, but … [Read more...]
Starting a Homestead? Better Watch This Video First!
I love a cautionary tale. I think the internet is full of things that just sound too easy. We have an army of articles written by experts, but they are written without a basis of the lack of knowledge the reader will possess. It’s within these cautionary tales that we often find … [Read more...]
Homesteading: The Dirty Truth
Since this site is brand new, I'm going to spend the first few months focusing on information for brand new homesteaders and people thinking about homesteading. The thing about most homestead articles and videos is they tend to focus on all the good stuff: fresh produce, canned … [Read more...]
