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 tell you that your instincts are right: they are perfectly good … [Read more...]
8 Supplies You Need Before You Start Canning Food
What do you do when the local shops have been looted, when your crops have been destroyed by climate change, or when a mudslide has left you cut off from access to a supermarket? Easy. You turn to your fully stocked pantry of canned foods--the one you've been adding to throughout the year. When properly sealed and stored, canned fruit and salsa … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Use Aloe Vera
If you're interested in growing medicinal plants at home, the first plant you should start with is aloe vera. The reason I suggest this particular plant is because it's very easy to grow. Just put it in a pot on your windowsill and check the soil once a week to see if it needs water. That's all there is to it! Having success with your first … [Read more...]
9 Ways Homesteading Can Save You Money
There are many reasons people choose to become homesteaders. From enjoying the best fresh tomatoes to getting back in touch with nature, living the simple life can be pretty great. Did you know it can also save you money? Homesteading affords so many opportunities to cut back on your bills and truly enjoy life. Here are 9 reasons homesteaders … [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 food, pretty barns, cute animals, lovely countrysides, and so forth. … [Read more...]
12 Best Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Containers
The appeal of growing fresh produce indoors attracts many different people. It's healthier, tastier, and costs less money. But oftentimes, newcomers are intimidated by the huge variety of options when trying to figure out which seeds to plant. The majority of fruits and vegetables can be grown in a containers with a little work. However, there … [Read more...]
Fast Growing Microgreens for Year-Round Salads
If you're the kind of person who tries to eat healthy and enjoys salad, you should be growing microgreens. Maybe you already purchase microgreens at farmers markets. If you do, you're probably getting ripped off. Microgreens are one of the easiest plants to grow. In fact, you can grow them in a container on your windowsill in just a few weeks. … [Read more...]
7 Things To Know Before You Start Homesteading
Making the move to live self-sufficiently, whether on a simple homestead or completely off the grid, is an exciting choice that more and more people are making. People are choosing this lifestyle to ensure their safety in the face of disasters, protect their freedoms, and enjoy a simpler life. Homesteading can be incredibly rewarding. However, … [Read more...]
What Exactly Is Homesteading?
Welcome to Homestead Survival Site! This is the very first post of my new website, so I thought I’d use it to explain the concept of homesteading, the kind of articles to expect, and the overall purpose of this site. What is Homesteading? It depends on who you ask. For most people, a homestead is a place where a family or group of people … [Read more...]
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