If you were stuck in one little backyard for most of your life, you'd probably get pretty bored. You might think, What's on the other side of that fence? Maybe some fresh juicy bugs! Well, you wouldn't think that last part, but you see what I'm getting at. Chickens get bored, too, and they very curious. So if your fence is too low (about six feet … [Read more...]
25 DIY Fire Pit Plans That Are Easy To Build
With summer right around the corner, you may already be planning some home improvement projects. If you plan on entertaining family and friends or experimenting with some survival techniques, a fire pit is a brilliant addition to your backyard. Whether you’re cooking hot dogs or cozying up next to your kids, your fire pit will get tons of … [Read more...]
14 Towns Where You Can Find Free Land
There was a time when getting free land in the United States was relatively easy. Thanks to the Homestead Act of 1862, anyone who was willing to stay put and farm for five years could claim a 160-acre plot of land. Of course, that was over 150 years ago, and the days of free land are far behind us. Or are they? If you're willing to move, there … [Read more...]
7 Perennial Herbs to Plant for Culinary and Medicinal Use
Credible clinical studies verify that many herbs have significant medicinal benefits… and oh yeah, they taste good, too. Planting and growing herbs is surprisingly simple, and you don’t need an herb garden to do it. Many people make herbs a part of their regular garden, planting in between the flowers and the groundcover. Herbs also grow well in … [Read more...]
5 Worst Decisions We’ve Made Homesteading
There are many things that can make homesteading difficult, but as Aust says in this video, oftentimes the thing making it difficult is you. Nobody's perfect, which means we all make mistakes. But if you want to minimize your mistakes and make homesteading easier, take the time to learn from the mistakes of others. In this video, Homesteady … [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” for homesteading and farming doesn't really exist anymore, in spite of … [Read more...]
6 Things Every Chicken Needs
If you're getting chickens for the first time, please don't dive in too fast. Take some time to learn what chickens need to be healthy and happy; because if you don't take good care of them, they won't lay many eggs, they could get sick, and they'll be miserable. In this video, Doug from Off Grid With Doug & Stacy lists six things every chicken … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera: How to Grow It and How to Use It
You’ve probably heard about the healing powers of the aloe vera plant for sunburn, but did you know it can also be used as a hair conditioner, as a liquid tonic, and to treat other skin conditions? What’s even better is that aloe vera is easy to grow and would be a great addition to your homestead’s indoor and, possibly, your outdoor garden. A … [Read more...]
3 Best Birds To Have On Your Homestead When The SHTF
Everybody knows that after the SHTF, you want to be as self-sufficient as possible. Not everybody knows how important birds are for this. Just think about it: birds provide you with eggs, meat, and fertilizer every single day. It's hard to overestimate how great that is. So the question is, what kind of birds should you get? Ducks, geese, … [Read more...]
15 Gifts Any Homesteading Mother Would Love
With the many ads and commercials for Mother’s Day gifts, brunches and flower deliveries in full swing, you may be wondering what to get the frugal homesteading mama in your life. She works so tirelessly to make life easier for you and your family that you want to get her something special this year. However, you know she appreciates practical, … [Read more...]
Ultimate Rainwater Harvesting System
If you want to be as self-reliant as possible, one of the most important things you can do is figure out where to get your water from. If you're lucky, you have a stream or a reliable well on your property. Otherwise, you should look into a rainwater harvesting system. I've seen a lot of cool setups, both in person and online, but the one in … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Bake Bread Without Electricity
For anyone trying to increase their self-reliance, learning to bake bread is often one of the first goals. Bread making isn’t difficult and it’s a great way to save money. It’s also a great survival skill. It doesn’t have to stop there though. If you want to take this skill a step further, you should learn how to bake bread without a … [Read more...]
Converting Lawns Into Gardens
In America, the lawn care industry is worth about $4 billion a year. That's right, billions and billions of dollars just for land that usually sits there untouched, being green. Don't get me wrong, I love walking barefoot on a nice lawn, playing games with my kids. But imagine how much food could be grown if people started converting their lawns … [Read more...]
Food Storage Shelf Life: How Long Will It Really Last?
There are plenty of foods designed and processed for long-term storage. But what about everyday foods from the grocery store? Anyone prepping for a catastrophic event is thinking about long-term survival foods. These are foods manufactured, processed, and packaged in a way that makes them shelf-stable for up to 20 or 30 years. They’re good … [Read more...]
6 Things You Need to Get Started with Sheep
There are many great reasons to raise sheep on your homestead. For starters, sheep wool is wonderful. It's nice and warm and very valuable. Sheep milk is super nutritious with far more calcium and vitamins than cow milk. And if you decide to breed your sheep, you can make a lot of money from the offspring. The downside of sheep is that they … [Read more...]
15 Best Off Grid and Homesteading Shows on Netflix
You’ve got two options to prep yourself for off the grid living: you can either spend three weeks in the wilderness butt ass naked where you bond with a pack of wolves who teach you how to survive, OR you can binge watch Netflix for an entire weekend. Okay, those aren’t your only options, but they’re both pretty good. Let’s assume you choose … [Read more...]
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