Whether you are an urban or suburban homesteader, or you live on a 50-acre farm, this list of homesteading skills can help you!
How to homestead with monthly to do lists. Homesteading tasks organized by season so you can see the yearly flow of homestead living
The last couple of days I have given you 12 months of frugal living and 12 months of healthier living. Today I'm going to share my last one which is 12 months to homesteading. If you've always wanted to know how to start homesteading, you'll want to keep reading. This post contains affiliate links.
You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.
Composting is an awesome way to sustainably dispose of food waste and create free organic fertilizer. Come learn about 6 different ways to compost at home!
There are a million ways to make money from your homestead. Find out the surprising number one way we make money online from our homestead!
Some days I wonder what it must be like to live off the grid in a truly warm climate, like California. Sunshine year-round, no snow covering your solar panels and I bet their generators never
Building a Homestead Root Cellar by Brian Thomas and Teri Page. A step by step how-to guide to building your own concrete block walk-out root cellar.
Earthbag houses are typically simple to design and build, especially when building a dome-shaped home. See exactly how this Earthbag dome was constructed.
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
Looking for ways to be self-reliant? Check out "54 Self-Reliant Living Tips" for ways to get started today! #selfsufficiency
Hurdling is a combination of more than one food preservation technique. The idea is to create a series of hurdles for microorganisms.
A homestead pantry is the best way to store and access canned goods. Check out my space-saving tips and learn how to organize your pantry!
Hobby Farms - Root Cellar Storage
When growing a year’s supply of food, most of the time we think of vegetables. In fact, I did a blog post…
Ever thought about starting a compost for your garden but just keep putting it off? Well, we’re here to help you get started with this simple step-by-step composting guide for beginners. From what you can and can’t compost, plus plenty of extra composting tips, keep scrolling for everything you need to know about how to ...
Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
When we found our off-grid compound, I assumed that I'd have to give up just about every power-consuming modern luxury. We went through our kitchen cabinets and tested each appliance with a kill-a-watt electricity usage
Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
When we found our off-grid compound, I assumed that I'd have to give up just about every power-consuming modern luxury. We went through our kitchen cabinets and tested each appliance with a kill-a-watt electricity usage
Sustainable survival homesteading is possible on less than an acre. While you can't do a lot, you can still generate your own food.
A self-sufficient homestead checklist can help you build the hobby farm of your dreams. If you are a homestead beginner and not sure where to start, this checklist will help.
Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than
Small garden Ideas can work wonders in transforming your limited outdoor space. With clever design techniques, such as vertical gardening, container plants, and creative use of furniture, you can create a beautiful and functional garden oasis.
Terms to know, off-grid waste water options, and helpful advice we learned along the way while installing a septic system for our off-grid home
Tips for busy working couples on how to build a home or homestead from scratch without losing your sanity. Ideas for communicating, staying on track, and building the home of your dreams successfully without going crazy.
We've all seen them. Those huge listicles with ideas for making money on your homestead. A laundry list of things that could potentially bring in income, but mostly just a few dollars here or there.
While creating a homestead from scratch on raw land, we have been living without running water. Here's how it works for our family.
In order to be successful as a homesteader, you need to realize that homesteading requires hard work and dedication.
The pandemic brought a lot of new faces to the homesteading community. To help with that, I've gathered the best homesteading blogs for 2021!
Which homesteading projects should you tackle first? Use these tips to help plan and prioritize homestead projects, repairs, and renovations.
Learn how to grow onions - with tips from seed to harvest, choosing the best varieties for your garden, curing or preserving onions and more!
Building a Homestead Root Cellar by Brian Thomas and Teri Page. A step by step how-to guide to building your own concrete block walk-out root cellar.
How we keep our off the grid house cool all summer long during hot Kentucky summers without any air conditioning. Tips and tricks to cool off naturally.
As homesteaders and people striving toward a more self sufficient life, we spend a lot of time in our kitchens. There are some things we absolutely need on hand to do the work and some
No matter where you live, you can start developing homesteading skills. The skills can help you save money and get ready for your homesteading dreams.
Sustainable survival homesteading is possible on less than an acre. While you can't do a lot, you can still generate your own food.
Do you want to quit your job and create a sustainable income from your homestead? Here are 100+ ways to make money farming just to get you started!
Homesteading can be deceiving. When you first get into it, it can seem so quaint, innocent, and simple. After all, what can be more romantic and simplistic than building a compost pile, canning your own food, and frolicking with your goat herd out in the pasture? When we bought our property in 2008, no sooner did […]
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
