Homestead Survival Site

How to Make Pinecone Soda

Learn how to make pinecone soda using a pioneer approach – fermentation. Discover the secrets of creating carbonation with wild yeast.

Give your chickens the ultimate spa treatment with a homemade chicken dust bath. Here’s how to create one.

Unlock the secrets of permaculture gardening and create a sustainable garden that promotes biodiversity and soil health.

Learn the practicality of meat pies during the Great Depression and how families used leftovers to make a tasty and economical meal.

Find out how to keep produce fresh without a refrigerator. Learn which fruits and vegetables can be stored without chilling.

Turn your grass clippings into a valuable resource. Find out how to use grass clippings effectively on your homestead and reduce waste.

Create a wildlife-friendly homestead that strikes the perfect balance, embracing nature while still protecting your plants and livestock.

Sweet water pie is a delicious recipe that was invented during the Great Depression. Here’s how to make it.

Learn how to make your own garden mulch and save time and money. Discover the benefits of mulch for water conservation and weed control.

Learn how to turn your homestead trash like glass, plastic, and cardboard into DIY treasure using the most common materials we tend to toss out.