Are you looking for more independence? More of a connection with nature? Or are you trying to be more sustainable? Whatever your reason is for going off the grid, you'll find a fantastic new way to live life by taking the chance. Going off grid offers a variety of benefits … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Grow Corn This Year
If you are looking to add a crop to your survival garden this year, corn is an excellent choice. Easy to grow, harvest and store, corn is useful in many ways around the homestead. Let’s explore 10 reasons to grow corn this year. 1. Easy To Grow Before briefly touching on the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mushrooms in a 5-Gallon Bucket
Mushrooms are easy to grow if you create the right conditions. In this video from the Youtube channel, FreshCap Mushrooms, Tony explains a simple way to grow mushrooms in a 5-gallon bucket using Aspen woodchips and some Oyster mushroom spawn. To start, take a 5-gallon bucket … [Read more...]
How to Buy Your First Chickens
Chickens are arguably one of the best and easiest animals to keep on the homestead. They provide you with a steady stream of eggs, can be harvested as meat, eat tons of insects on your property, and produce great fertilizer. But to have a successful chicken experience, you … [Read more...]
How To Make All Natural Hand Sanitizer
I don't know if you've noticed, but hand sanitizer is in short supply these days. Due to fears of COVID-19 (coronavirus), flu masks and hand sanitizers are completely sold out on Amazon (except from some people charging outrageous costs for shipping). Even my local Walmart is … [Read more...]
8 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds
The best egg-laying chicken breeds will earn their keep in their first year. When you keep hens just for the eggs they produce and not for the meat, both the quantity and quality of eggs are critically important. And the fact is, some breeds are just better layers than … [Read more...]
If You See These Bugs In Your Garden, Don’t Kill Them
When most of us see a bug, we want to either kill it immediately or get as far away from it as possible. Homesteaders know a thing or two about bugs, and how they can quickly ruin your time outdoors. Mosquitoes are a nuisance, and some insects can cause serious harm with a single … [Read more...]
10 Tips for DIY Solar Panels
The use of solar panels is a fantastic way to conserve energy and contribute to a sustainable environment. Unfortunately, they can cost a lot up-front. If you want to save money, do the work yourself. While you may not be able to cover your entire house with these right away, … [Read more...]
6 Sensational Gardening Hacks You Should Try
Here are some clever shortcuts to make gardening a little easier this year. They’re six simple tips that I found on an amazing Youtube channel called GrowVeg. If you follow these tips, you'll have a successful garden with less time, less effort, and less money. I typed up the … [Read more...]
Home Care for Coronavirus Patients with Mild Symptoms
Disclaimer: There is currently no known treatment for COVID-19. This article is for people who have very mild symptoms. However, if you have any trouble breathing, call your doctor, urgent care clinic, or emergency department. The coronavirus (designated as COVID-19) has not … [Read more...]
Chickens Acting Strange? Here’s What It Means
Unlike humans, chickens can't tell you that they’re feeling off. Instead, we have to learn to identify when our chickens act strangely. These behaviors can indicate that something is wrong with our chickens. Taking care of chickens on your homestead is a reasonably easy task, … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening – How to Start an Organic Garden in 6 Steps
Going green and organic is becoming very common, with more and more people wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. Eating organic food can help decrease the number of pesticides and help protect the environment, but unfortunately, the cost of organic food can be very high. If … [Read more...]
How Much Does Living On A Homestead Cost?
You might assume that homestead living will cost less than life in the big city, but not necessarily. You still have to be mindful of how you spend your money. The fact is, there are some key decisions you must make in order to make homestead living affordable. And that's the … [Read more...]
30 Surprising Uses for Witch Hazel
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. Witch hazel is an amazing yet little-known plant that, when turned into a … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Starting Seeds
Would you like to jumpstart your growing season? You can by starting your seeds indoors this winter. Not only does it let you begin gardening in late winter or early spring when the ground is too cold to plant outside, but indoor seed-starting can save you money. Seeds are … [Read more...]
Easy French Bread in 10 Minutes for 30 CENTS
Here’s a way to make French bread in just 10 minutes of working time. The rest of the time, the bread is rising or the oven is doing the work. You can watch the whole process in this video by Big Family Homestead, but we'll share the recipe and some cooking tips. Want to … [Read more...]
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