If you are a friend to the universe, what I’m about to tell you might shake you... Did you know that more than 15 million tons of clothing waste are produced every year in the US? And did you know that it takes about 40 years for clothing to decompose? We have been so busy … [Read more...]
3 Delicious Breads You Can Prepare in Just 10 Minutes
The first time I baked my own bread from scratch (back in college), I was very intimidated. I expected it to take a long time, and I was certain I would find a way to mess up the recipe or possibly burn the kitchen down. To my surprise, it didn't take very long and wasn't nearly … [Read more...]
DIY Flower Pot Grill & Smoker
If you've always wanted a meat smoker but you can't afford to buy one or don't know how to make one, you have to watch this video by Cottage Life DIY. He builds a smoker out of two flower pots, and it's so easy to make that anyone can do it. Here's what you need: 2 large … [Read more...]
10 Things You Need for a Basic Chicken Coop
If you've been dreaming of eating freshly gathered eggs in the morning, you may be considering building a chicken coop in your backyard or on your homestead. Designs and plans can vary widely for chicken coops, depending on what building materials you have on hand and how many … [Read more...]
Bicycle-Powered Washing Machine
There are many ways to wash your clothes off the grid--the WonderWash, MobileWasher, or a good ole fashioned Washboard--but nothing is quite as simple and effective as an electric washing machine. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Dehydrate Food Without Electricity
Dehydrating foods is one of the oldest methods of preservation, and it was practiced by people around the world long before the advent of electricity. When water is removed from food, the bacteria that cause spoilage cannot grow and multiply, which means that dehydrated foods … [Read more...]
11 Surprising Uses for Soap
Who doesn’t love discovering multipurpose household items? If you love saving money, getting innovative around the house, and being an overall hero, then you’re going to love these tips and tricks on how to use bar soap and dish soap in out-of-the-ordinary ways. With great … [Read more...]
10 Genius Kitchen Tricks to Make Your Life Easier
If you spend a lot of time in your home, you need to follow Household Hacker on Youtube. They make videos about the coolest kitchen and household tricks anyone has ever come up with. No matter how many of their videos I watch, I learn something new every time they upload a video. … [Read more...]
6 Gardening Myths That Just Create More Work
Many years ago, there was a biologist, philosopher, and farmer in Japan who had a novel way of approaching his work on the land. Instead of asking what he could do to make his farm and gardens more productive, he asked what he could not do. He was interested not in what … [Read more...]
20 Items to Kick Start Your Food Storage Plan
One of the most common reasons people never start storing food for an emergency is because they don't know where to begin. If you keep a lot of your food in the fridge or freezer, then it's not as simple as buying more of what you eat. You also need to switch to a diet mostly … [Read more...]
14 Clothing Repair Supplies You Should Keep On Hand
Life is rife with accidental catches, tears, and other clothing-destructive tendencies. Nothing is safe from the ravages of fencing, critters, or stray bush and tree branches, and even the sturdiest fabrics can be torn by a single catch. Thankfully, clothing is normally quite … [Read more...]
How We Feed 9 People For Only $250 a Month
If you haven't already subscribed to the Youtube channel, Big Family Homestead, you should. Brad has made hundreds of videos documenting how he and his family attempt to be as self-sufficient as possible by growing their own veggies, raising their own animals, storing their own … [Read more...]
How to Make Hardtack (Step by Step with Pics)
Hardtack is a survival food that can sit on the shelves for years. It was first made popular during the Civil War when soldiers were given rations to take into the field. With no refrigeration or luxuries like sugar available, they were forced to survive on the very basic, bland, … [Read more...]
5 Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings & Leaves
You might be wondering, why would I regrow plants from cuttings when I can just get seeds? As you'll see, there are many benefits to growing new plants from cuttings. For example, rooted cuttings are sturdier and mature much faster. So what sort of plants can you grow from … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Homestead for a Hurricane
Hurricane season is upon us, and we all are familiar with the TV and internet weather maps that track the ominous swirls of wind and water that develop this time of year. However, if you live in a hurricane zone, it is foolhardy to wait until a hurricane develops to prepare for … [Read more...]
10 Most Important Homesteading Skills
While being a proficient carpenter, owning a fleet of tractors, and mastering the art of welding are all fantastic skills on the homestead, none of them will make you a successful homesteader all by themselves. You’ve got to have an arsenal of information covering topics all … [Read more...]
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