It's been said many times that meat rabbits and goats are a poor prepper’s cows, but I don’t think that mantra is quite right. Don’t get me wrong, cows are great — although they intimidate me a bit, which is insane because I love horses — but not everyone has the space, equipment, or skills to raise and butcher cattle. Meat rabbits (as well as … [Read more...]
20 Strange Meals People Ate During The Great Depression
The Great Depression brought out both the resiliency and ingenuity of literally millions of people. With few options, people had to make do with what was on hand. Clothes were sewn with spare flour sacks and shoes repaired with cardboard. Food, however, is where things got really interesting. Some foods were still plentiful and reasonably … [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 features. In this video, An American Homestead explains what features to look … [Read more...]
15 Pioneer Skills That Will Make You Completely Self-Sufficient
If the off-grid way of life is calling to you, you already have an adventurous spirit. However, to succeed as a self-sufficient homesteader, you also need to learn these basic pioneer skills. Our forefathers and foremothers did not consider this list to be anything other than ordinary, but knowing them will set you apart from the average … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Should Build a Greenhouse
There are many advantages to gardening inside a greenhouse. Greenhouses can be an expression of individuality and a retreat to relieve stress. There are a variety of different greenhouse designs, and you get to decide how large or small it is and whether it will have technology or no technology. Your decisions will depend on what you want to … [Read more...]
5 Homestead Hacks You Never Thought Of
In case you don't know, The Modern Homesteader is a Youtube channel about a family of suburbanites who moved to the country in North Carolina and set up a homestead. Last year, they did something called the 40 Day Homestead Challenge (which you can watch here) where they attempted to grow all the food they need for the summer. They documented … [Read more...]
Feed This To Your Chickens and They’ll Produce Tastier Eggs
The foods you feed to your chickens have a huge effect on their overall health and the quality of their eggs in both taste and durability. The old adage, “You are what you eat,” definitely holds true when it comes to poultry flocks. Chickens, just like people, require specific amounts of fiber, protein, and vital nutrients in their diets to … [Read more...]
These Homemade Laundry Pods Will Save You Money
It's amazing how expensive laundry detergent is. Several years ago, when I realized how much I was spending on it, I decided to start making my own. Not only did I save a lot of money, my son's skin stopped itching. Turns out all the extra chemicals they put in that stuff was the cause of his rashes. A few years ago, Tide started making and … [Read more...]
10 Herbs and Flowers That Can Ease Your Aches and Pains
Nature has provided everything we need to survive, including medicinal plants that relieve migraines, clear up rashes, ease aches and pains, reduce swelling and bruising, and treat various illnesses. At one time, natural remedies were used in homes every day. Carefully cultivated herb gardens supplied medicine for the family and were often shared … [Read more...]
50 Household Tips Every Homemaker Should Know
Being a homemaker is a lot harder than most people realize, especially if you have children. That's why as a homemaker, anything you can do to save yourself time, money, and hassle is worth doing. So start by checking out this list of 50 household tips. There are some really great ideas here. For example, fill a Tupperware container with your … [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 landfill, consider disassembling your lawnmower and repurposing its … [Read more...]
4 Reasons NOT To Get Chickens
Raising chickens is awesome. You get fresh eggs, chicken meat (if you want), and the satisfaction of caring for your little flock. However, it's not for everyone, and that is the topic of this video by Big Family Homestead. Brad came up with four reasons why you might not want to get chickens. Here's his list, counted down... 4. Attachment - … [Read more...]
Off Grid Living: Washing Clothes by Hand
If you’re tired of seeing your money and your water supply go down the drain – literally - every time you do laundry, it is time to think about alternative methods for washing and drying your family’s clothes. In addition to saving energy and water costs, you will discover that washing your clothes by hand will result in cleaner and … [Read more...]
17 Gardening Tips From The Experts
As you may already know, gardening can be very frustrating. You prepare the soil, plant the seeds, water them every day, pull the weeds, and protect your seedlings as much as possible, but sometimes things go wrong. The plant gets diseased, or eaten by pests, or simply won't produce any vegetables. Sometimes it seems like you can do everything … [Read more...]
10 Best Goat Breeds for Off Grid Living
The best goats for off-grid living are not only great weed eaters, but also hardy enough to survive on low-quality brush and rugged terrain while still producing quality meat and ample milk. Before you whip out your wallet and start buying goats to cultivate a herd, you must decide which of the benefits of goat ownership are the most important … [Read more...]
The Best Livestock Fencing For Your Little Farm
If you can't afford to build a perimeter fence around your property, start with your animal pen. There are many types of animal pens, but what's really important is that it's easy to build and sturdy enough to last a long time. So what does Becky from Becky's Homestead suggest? Hog panels and horse panels! These panels are made of wire railing … [Read more...]
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