When people hear the words "off the grid", they usually think about a nice little cabin in the woods or a homestead out in the open country. What they often don't think about is no power, no cable, no water, no sewer, no garbage pickup, and all the other things we take for … [Read more...]
7 Homesteading Myths That Aren’t True At All
Are you considering a life on the homestead? When you're stuck in your cubicle after lunch, are dreams of goats and chickens clouding your mind? Maybe you would have taken the leap already if not for something terrible you heard about homesteading. In this article, we are going … [Read more...]
17 Off Grid Tools and Supplies to Search for at Flea Markets
If you want to get some great bargains for your homestead, it’s time to start visiting flea markets. Flea markets get their name from “marché aux puces,” a French phrase that literally translates to “market of fleas.” The name comes from the fact that the first outdoor bargain … [Read more...]
20 Things We Wish We’d Known Before We Went Off Grid
For the past several years, Nick and Esther of Fouch Family Off Grid have been living off the grid in a yurt while building their off grid timber frame dream home. In that time, they've learned some valuable lessons about living off the grid. In this video, they share those … [Read more...]
5 Free Things You Need to Live Off the Grid
I found this video very interesting and inspiring, so I want to share it with you guys. It's by Off Grid With Doug & Stacy and it covers some of the traits you need to have if you want to live off the grid. Here are the 5 free things they're talking about... Want to … [Read more...]
7 Harsh Truths About Homesteading
If you are thinking of homesteading or are just starting out, you may be seeking a way out of the typical consumer-driven lifestyle of the 21st century. You are willing to put your time, effort and money into a simpler, more self-sustaining way of life. However, in order to be … [Read more...]
1 Way Poor People Can Buy Land With No Money
I know what you're thinking: "It's too good to be true." In this video, Becky from Becky's Homestead explains how people with very little money can get themselves a small plot of land. To be clear, she doesn't mean literally no money. But as you'll see, owning a piece of land … [Read more...]
9 Key Differences Between Preppers & Homesteaders
Are you a homesteader or a prepper? Both lifestyles are linked by their focus on self-sufficiency, but there are some key differences when it comes to motivation, food storage, water storage, shelter, skills, off-the-grid living, security, medical needs, and lifestyle. Let’s … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Your Homestead More Productive This Year
You’ve moved off the grid--away from the traffic, pollution, and politics. Now you can sit back and enjoy the rest of your years in nature, right? Wrong, my friend. Homesteading is a lifestyle that takes a lot of work (and also reaps massive rewards). As with any productive … [Read more...]
13 Self-Reliance Skills The Pioneers Needed to Survive their Journey West
Between 1840 and 1860, more than 400,000 men, women, and children set out on the overland journey across the American West which became known as the Oregon Trail. Heading out from departure points in Missouri, these pioneers desired a new life, one that offered more freedom, more … [Read more...]
5 Big Reasons You Should Teach Your Kids to Homestead
Raising kids in a homesteading environment is one of the best ways to give them a great start in life. The skills and values they learn can help them be successful at whatever they choose to do later in life. Whether they take over the farm and follow in your footsteps or decide … [Read more...]
9 Tips for New Homesteaders
If you are thinking of homesteading or are just starting out, you probably have been immersing yourself in tons of information and advice. Maybe some of it is helpful; maybe some it is confusing. And just maybe, you are feeling overwhelmed. Yes, there is a lot to learn, but … [Read more...]
Can You Homestead When You’re Broke?
Do you keep putting off your dream of homesteading while you try to save up enough money to get started? With the cost of everyday living, that can be a frustrating and never-ending experience. How would it change things if you made the decision to begin homesteading with what … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Protect Your Homestead
According to FBI statistics, “A burglary occurs nearly every 15 seconds in the United States”. Even more alarming, “A majority of home intruders gain access forcibly through a 'locked' door.” Now imagine an intruder gained forcible entry to your house on the homestead, a location … [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...]
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...]
