Pigs have a reputation for being messy for a good reason: they are very messy! If you put down a bowl or trough of water, it is going to get dirty fast and you are going to have to freshen it all the time. To get around this problem, try building a pig waterer. This is a lot easier than you might think. As you'll see in this video by Lumnah … [Read more...]
4 Things to Feed to Your Chickens So They Lay Eggs Year Round
Contrary to popular belief, chickens can lay eggs year round. Some people say the heat of the summer, the short days of winter, or old age will stop chickens from producing eggs. Those things do have an effect, but even so, chickens will keep producing eggs all year and for years to come as long as you do two things: Keep them healthy and keep … [Read more...]
5 Biggest Challenges (and Solutions) Living Off Grid
Guildbrook Farm is a popular homesteading channel on Youtube and they've made several great videos such as 5 Ways Our Life Is Better Living Off Grid. After that video came out, they received several requests to talk about the ways living off grid has made their life worse. I like videos like this for a couple of reasons: First of all, they teach … [Read more...]
6 Ways People Stored Food Before Refrigerators
Long before the modern conveniences of refrigeration, people were storing their food using time-tested methods. Many modern homesteaders are learning and honing these skills as a way to preserve their harvest and continue to serve their families home-grown, home-raised food throughout the year. Here are six ways people stored food before … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Consider Sheep for Your Homestead
If you have a small homestead or are fairly new to homesteading, sheep are an excellent livestock option. They don't require a lot of space and are fairly easy to handle. That's just a couple reasons why you should consider getting them for your homestead. In this video, The Grass-Fed Homestead lists his top five reasons to get sheep. (Also be … [Read more...]
6 Secrets to a Successful Container Garden
There are so many benefits to container gardening. You can garden year-round, pest control is easier, you won't use as much water, you'll spend less on fertilizer, you don't have to till the ground, plant diseases don't spread as easily... you get the idea. However, it's not as simple as throwing dirt and seeds into a bucket. If you want to have … [Read more...]
What To Look For When Building A Homestead
If you are new to homesteading, you should know that technically, you can be a homesteader almost anywhere with only a little bit of land... technically. But honestly, you're going to have a tough time homesteading if you don't find a good piece of land with certain features. In this video, An American Homestead explains what features to look … [Read more...]
5 Homestead Hacks You Never Thought Of
In case you don't know, The Modern Homesteader is a Youtube channel about a family of suburbanites who moved to the country in North Carolina and set up a homestead. Last year, they did something called the 40 Day Homestead Challenge (which you can watch here) where they attempted to grow all the food they need for the summer. They documented … [Read more...]
These Homemade Laundry Pods Will Save You Money
It's amazing how expensive laundry detergent is. Several years ago, when I realized how much I was spending on it, I decided to start making my own. Not only did I save a lot of money, my son's skin stopped itching. Turns out all the extra chemicals they put in that stuff was the cause of his rashes. A few years ago, Tide started making and … [Read more...]
4 Reasons NOT To Get Chickens
Raising chickens is awesome. You get fresh eggs, chicken meat (if you want), and the satisfaction of caring for your little flock. However, it's not for everyone, and that is the topic of this video by Big Family Homestead. Brad came up with four reasons why you might not want to get chickens. Here's his list, counted down... 4. Attachment - … [Read more...]
The Best Livestock Fencing For Your Little Farm
If you can't afford to build a perimeter fence around your property, start with your animal pen. There are many types of animal pens, but what's really important is that it's easy to build and sturdy enough to last a long time. So what does Becky from Becky's Homestead suggest? Hog panels and horse panels! These panels are made of wire railing … [Read more...]
Off Grid Coffee Roasting and Brewing
If you're prepper or homesteader who also loves coffee, then at some point you probably asked yourself, "How can I drink coffee while living off the grid?" If going to the grocery store or a coffee shop isn't an option, you'll need another way to feed your addiction. Of course, you can stockpile coffee grounds, but those only last a few months. … [Read more...]
10 Best Campfire Snacks
One of the main highlights of any camping trip is cooking food over the campfire. The warmth of the fire, the smell of the air, the company of loved ones, and the delicious meals--nothing beats it! When I was a kid, I relished those times. Unfortunately, my parents weren't very creative when it came to cooking, so we mostly ate hot dogs, canned … [Read more...]
Warning for Everyone About to Start Homesteading
The Youtube channel, Homesteady, always makes high-quality videos. The production values--music, lighting, imagery--are great, and Aust and Kendra always have good advice. If you've never seen their channel, the video below is a pretty good introduction. The topic of this video is for people who are about to start homesteading, and it's a … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Buying a Homestead
Thinking of buying a homestead? Good for you! You're about to begin a difficult but satisfying journey that will change your life forever. You might be eager to get started, but before you rush out and purchase a piece of land, you need to spend some time learning all you can about buying land. And one of the best ways to do that is to hear … [Read more...]
DIY Planter Box from Just a Few Boards
Several years ago I spent $100 on a nice elevated planter box for my back porch. It looked really nice in my backyard, and I grew some of my favorite herbs in it. Then last week, I was looking through Youtube and I saw this video by Cottage Life, and I thought, "Hey, that looks a lot like my planter box." So I clicked on the video, and yea, … [Read more...]
DIY Cinder Block Grill
Have you ever thought about building your own grill? Most people wouldn't even consider doing this. They're afraid they don't have enough knowledge or that it would be way too much work. But after watching this video from Dr. Stewart Productions, you'll realize that building a grill isn't nearly as complicated as you thought. For this cinder … [Read more...]
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