It's the middle of summer, and that means bugs are everywhere. Gnats, ticks, ants, mosquitoes, and all sorts of other six-legged creatures. They come out in the evening when it's cooler, and they crawl inside your house during the day to escape the heat. This is an even bigger … [Read more...]
Should You Raise Different Types Of Birds Together?
Chickens are the gateway pet to an entire farm full of animals, especially other types of fowl. Once you get a hold of a couple of chickens for your backyard, you might not want to stop. I personally found ducks and quail to be an easy addition after raising a flock of chickens … [Read more...]
17 Reasons to Stockpile Cinnamon
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Cinnamon is not guaranteed to cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Much more research needs to be done. Please talk to your doctor before using cinnamon for any of the maladies … [Read more...]
How to Cut Your Chicken Feed Bill by 25%
I've known people who got backyard chickens just to save money. They wanted to be able to eat eggs every day without buying several dozen eggs a week, but they soon realized they were just spending that money on chicken feed and other supplies instead. That's why saving money … [Read more...]
5 Little Known Tips For Off-Grid Living
Homesteaders are a resourceful lot who tend to overthink the big-picture details involved in self-sufficient living. But sometimes that laser-sharp focus can mean we ignore possible situations that have the potential to put a major cramp in our comfort. Everyone thinks of the … [Read more...]
How to Build a Medicinal First Aid Kit
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. When you switch to natural medicine, opening a first aid kit can make you … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Outdoor Fireplace
Need to build an outdoor fireplace on short notice? Maybe you want to use one this evening and only have a few hours of daylight left. Or maybe you're in a survival scenario and just need something to cook on ASAP. Whatever your reasons, it's possible to throw together a … [Read more...]
5 Easiest Foods to Can at Home
Preserving food grown in the garden is a time-honored tradition passed down from generation to generation. Canning has been around for centuries, but it is now seeing a significant comeback as consumers understand the value of fresh produce grown at home. People who know how to … [Read more...]
10 Wild Superfoods To Forage In Your Backyard
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. In most wilderness survival situations, the pursuit of food is determined by … [Read more...]
Baking Bread The Way Early Americans Did
Have you ever thought about how people baked bread before the convenience of modern electric ovens? You might think they used a brick oven or maybe even a bake kettle. But actually, most American farmers of the 17th century didn't even have those luxuries. Instead, they used a … [Read more...]
25 Reasons To Stockpile Borax
In the laundry detergent section of most grocery stores, you will notice an old-fashioned looking product with a wagon train on the label. First introduced to Americans in 1891, 20 Mule Team Borax is made in the U.S. by Henkel, a subsidiary of the Dial Corporation. The … [Read more...]
If I Could Only Grow One Crop…
As I work in my garden, moving from row to row, plant to plant, I sometimes ask myself, “What if I could only have one plant in my garden?” I’m pretty sure this is a normal homesteader fantasy that comes from being a little overwhelmed each spring, but I ran with it this time … [Read more...]
10 Homestead Passive Income Ideas
A couple years ago, we published an article about how to make money with your homestead. And just last week, we published a piece about how to make $1000 a month as a homesteader. However, the tips in these articles are about active income, not passive income. Active income … [Read more...]
17 Houseplants That Will Keep The Bugs Away
Did you know that you can add beauty and fresh oxygen to your indoor environment while keeping insects away at the same time? Many houseplants serve as natural insect repellants, so by adding them to your home, you can deter pests while making your home look and smell … [Read more...]
50 Things You Should Stop Trashing And Start Reusing
Homesteaders are champs at finding ways to repurpose and upcycle things that other folks would consider junk. Making do with what you have and stockpiling useful materials is a major part of the homesteading credo. This list of 50 things you should stop throwing out and start … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe
Disclaimer: Before I talk about this home remedy, I want to add a disclaimer. This cough syrup will NOT fix just any cough. If you have a chronic cough such as from asthma or some other disease, it won't work. Rather, this remedy is for people with a mild cough such as from … [Read more...]
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