Being frugal and making resources count is an essential aspect of living on the homestead. Stretching and saving your resources are that much more critical during a recession. While our world is in an economic downturn, the truth of the matter is that anyone can be in their … [Read more...]
The 3 WORST Chicken Breeds
When deciding which chicken breeds to get, most homesteaders consider things like how noisy they are or how many eggs they produce. However, one of the most important factors is temperament. You want chickens that are friendly and easy to deal with. With that in mind, there … [Read more...]
Chayote Squash: A Newly Popular Garden Veggie
A strange piece of produce has been showing up in grocery stores across the country recently–something that looks a little like the man-eating Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Confusing in almost every way, the green, pear-shaped chayote “squash” is actually a fruit, is … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Own Toilet Paper
Tired of Standing in Long Lines and Fighting Over Toilet Paper? Make it Yourself. One of the curious unintended consequences of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is a global obsession with the accumulation of toilet paper. Who knew that we so dearly treasured this everyday item? … [Read more...]
Best and Worst Livestock for Beginners
If you're new to homesteading, you might be wondering which livestock to get first. That is the topic of this video from the Youtube channel, Homesteady. He breaks down the livestock into three tiers: beginners, medium level, and expert. We'll start with the easy tier. Want … [Read more...]
50 Off-Grid Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Most people have no idea how many uses there are for hydrogen peroxide. You probably knew that you could use it on cuts and scrapes, but did you know that these little bottles have over 50 different uses? You can replace dozens of items in your home with bottles of hydrogen … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Anxiety During A Major Disaster
These are challenging times, with new information about the novel coronavirus popping up everywhere you look and changing by the hour. It can be confusing, overwhelming, and most of all, anxiety-inducing. While this is the type of scenario that many of you have been preparing … [Read more...]
100+ Homestead Items To Look For At The Goodwill Store
Editor's Note: Anna wrote this article before we realized how serious the coronavirus pandemic would be. Most of the country is under stay-at-home orders, so now is not the best time to visit the Goodwill store. However, please save this information until it's safe to go out … [Read more...]
How To Master The Art Of Bread Baking
You’ll Succeed Every Time You Bake a Loaf of Bread if You Follow These Simple Rules. The fundamental thing to keep in mind is that bread baking goes beyond the chemistry and physics of cooking. It enters into an area best described as alchemy. You’re engaged in bringing a living … [Read more...]
4 Household Products That Can Kill Any Virus
We are living in unprecedented times as the coronavirus pandemic spreads throughout the globe. The United States has become the new epicenter for the virus, now with the highest number of cases in the world. The virus is spread from one individual to the next via droplets of … [Read more...]
No Till Gardening: An Easy Option for New Gardeners
No-till gardening isn’t just the latest fad. It is a gardening method that preserves soil structure, improves the health of your soil, and saves you back-breaking effort in growing your garden each year. It is an easy method for new gardeners because it does not require … [Read more...]
14 Best Fruits to Grow in Buckets
Fruit trees are one of the highlights of any homestead, and it’s easy to see why: a mature fruit tree can produce tens of pounds of delicious fruit each spring that can be dried, canned, juiced, and otherwise preserved. But what if you are homesteading in a rental or you … [Read more...]
15 FREE Educational Resources for Kids At Home During Quarantine
With quarantine, isolation, social distancing, it is difficult to keep kids happy and learning, but it’s entirely possible. For many Americans, the hustle and bustle of life leaves little time for families to simply sit and be together. But now—with schools, businesses, and … [Read more...]
50+ Ways To Make Money With a Homestead
Living the homestead lifestyle offers a sense of freedom and satisfaction. However, you may have taken a drastic cut in income to make your dream of self-sufficiency a reality. Whether you are looking for a full-time salary or a supplemental income, there are many ways to make … [Read more...]
Are You Ready For A Coronavirus Quarantine? Here’s A Checklist
We’ve all seen photos of the bare shelves where a supermarket’s toilet paper once was. We’ve watched as countries such as China and Italy have locked down their residents to curtail the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We read about how the National Guard is disinfecting … [Read more...]
How and Why to Use Banana Peels in the Garden
While banana peels on the ground can be a slipping hazard, they also provide some much-needed nutrients to plants. There are a variety of ways to use banana peels to help aid the growth of your homestead. As a natural source of potassium, banana peels help to provide an added … [Read more...]
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