If you are a homesteader, you likely know all too well that the margin for error is often slim. Even small mistakes can end up being incredibly costly over the long-run in terms of both time and money. Whether you are new to homesteading and looking to avoid expensive … [Read more...]
Historic Kitchens vs. Modern Kitchens
When you go to the kitchen, which appliances are you most likely to use? Probably the refrigerator and the microwave, right? For some people, those are the only appliances they ever use. And yet, these things weren't even invented until the twentieth century. Kitchens existed for … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Use Milk Jugs For Gardening
Are you throwing away plastic milk jugs every week? Stop it. The plastic in these jugs is sturdy, making them useful for a variety of purposes. For example, you can turn milk jugs into the following: funnels, dustpans, mini shovels, outdoor lamps, water markers, storage … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Piece of Land for Your Homestead
Realizing a homesteading dream begins with the purchase of the right piece of land. Browsing real estate listings can be overwhelming, even when merely searching for a traditional home. When you are searching for a survival homestead, so much more must be considered, and few real … [Read more...]
Reading the Sky – How Clouds, Smoke, the Sun, and the Air Can Predict the Weather
Native Peoples Knew How to Read the Signs in the Sky, and You Should Too. Long before the weather channel, our pioneer ancestors and native tribes looked for signs in nature to forecast the weather. The sky was their primary focus, but how the sky, air, and barometric pressure … [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...]
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...]
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...]
How To Make At Least $1000 a Month From Your Homestead
Making money with a homestead is not a difficult task, but it sure can be time-consuming. If you plan to make a living off of your homestead, it will require a time investment equal to a 40-hour per week job. Instead of quitting your job to live off the land immediately, make … [Read more...]
How To Make Liquid Laundry Detergent
I've been making my own laundry detergent for years, ever since my first son was less than a year old. We noticed he was getting mild rashes all over his body, but we couldn't figure out what was causing it. We bathed him every day and put lots of healing lotion on him, but … [Read more...]
3 Fun Activities To Get Your Children Interested In Homesteading
Having more hands on the homestead is a great way to not only get more projects done but also raise your level of sustainability. While some of us homesteaders may be living with multiple generations of grandparents and extended family, some only have their kiddos to help out on … [Read more...]
50 Frugal Living Tips For Homesteaders
If there is one word used most frequently to describe the homesteading lifestyle, it is “frugal.” The modern frugal homesteader is someone who embraces and makes the most of what they have – be it food, clothing, tools, and other belongings. Homesteaders embrace the concept … [Read more...]
5 Meals That Feed 10 People For Only $5
If you have a big family, then you have a big grocery bill. Figuring out how to feed half a dozen or more people every single day without breaking the bank can be a huge challenge. The folks at Big Family Homestead are very familiar with this challenge. Over the years they've … [Read more...]
How Much Land Does It Take To Be Completely Self-Sufficient?
How much land would it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? A life so self-sufficient that you never had to leave your land? It is quite a thought-provoking question. When I was asked to write about this topic, I was immediately intrigued and began pondering variables … [Read more...]
17 Natural Ways to Heal Wounds Faster
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 a survival scenario, even small wounds can prove dangerous. Without the … [Read more...]
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