It's been said that all homesteaders are preppers but not all preppers are homesteaders. Many homesteaders may start out as preppers.
Vintage skills aren't dead...but they are sick. This follow up article is 10 MORE vintage skills we still need today for homesteaders and preppers.
To be a successful homesteader, you need to have a variety of homesteading skills: gardening, food storage, animal husbandry, and more.
If you have read through my website, you will see that I often recommend books that I think you should own. I have been asked why I prefer to own books when
There are many tools and supplies you need to have on your homestead, but there are a few in particular that people tend to forget about.
Are you interested in homesteading, but not sure where to start? Then check out these homesteading tips for beginners.
If you are new to prepping it can be really challenging to know where to start. A simple internet search on any prepping related topic will furnish dozens upon dozens of results. This fire hose of information can in turn lead to a bit of paralysis by analysis. Where do you start? Who do you ... Read more
One of the most essential homesteading skills is sewing. This beginner's post starts with the details on what tools you'll need to get started sewing on your homestead.
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
Have a farm or homestead? Looking for a gun to stock the larder or ward off pests and threats? Here is my list of the best guns for a homestead or farm and firearms for securing the ranch. The westward migration prompted by the Homestead Act of 1862 saw families living beyond the bounds of ... Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure can be found here. A homestead pantry is one filled with homemade and homegrown ingredients,…
Homesteading and prepping are very much alike, and you should probably be doign both. Here's why...
If you are just starting out on your homestead journey, you're going to love this collection of tips and ideas from some amazing frugal homesteading blogs. Be sure to save for later!
I have grown a lot of my own food while taking care of two kids and cooking real food meals. Most people marvel at how I "do it all" but the truth is I don't.
If you dream of owning a homestead but you have to wait, you can still get ready for it by practicing these important homesteading skills to learn.
I recommend that you start prepping today. You don't have to be a doomsday prepper, just prepared for the unexpected. Join me for my 4 weeks series!
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.
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.
These are my all-time favorite books for learning about self-sufficient living and using once you are living the homestead dream.
The modern frugal homesteader is someone who makes the most of what they have – be it food, clothing, tools, and other belongings.
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Yard sales and garage sales are treasure-troves for homesteaders. With a little time and effort, you can save a lot on quality items.
Are you homestead dreaming? That dream might be closer than you think! Find out what homestead skills you can start practicing NOW, no matter where you are!
There are many more things that you can do to help yourself to be more self-sufficient if a crisis was
This post is a checklist of homestead items you might have overlooked, but they're good to have when you need them.
Want to become better prepared, where do you start? We have the Ultimate Preppers Checklist for Non-Preppers to set you on the right path.
Did you know you don’t have to own land to start homesteading? The first step to homesteading is figuring out which homesteading skills you should learn.
To protect your homestead from dangerous people after the SHTF, you need tactical terrain, man-made obstacles, and operational security.
If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.
Homesteading Skills Checklist: test your knowledge and skill sets for Traditional Homesteading. Learn and develop your own skills!
What homestead chores do I do in the fall? Check out my list of "16+ Fall Homesteading Chores List" and make sure you're ready for winter!
Yep, I'm an expert at homesteading mistakes. Turns out it's my mistakes that seem to interest my readers the most. I just looked back at my old posts, and these 12 are the ones you all have been reading and finding the most helpful recently. But first, I gotta tell you a big excitement around
Modern homesteading means many things to different people, and it's more than just raising chickens or planting a garden. Take a deep dive into the true meaning of what it means to be a "modern homesteader".
This is the ultimate index to survival uses for everyday items. Here you'll find a list of nearly 100 ordinary items that have many uses.
These lost survival skills used to be common knowledge. Every homesteader should practice these skills because we might need them again.
In times of crisis or collapse, off-grid skills and self-reliance are crucial. Here are the skills you need to master for the collapse.
Prepping is serious business, but we can still poke some fun at ourselves. Enjoy this list of tongue-in-cheek ways you might be a survivalist!
...I was interviewed....Most of the questions bounced between homesteading and prepping. I have found our family dangling in the balance between the two....
Can a prepper, someone who desires to be ready for emergencies and has lots of supplies, also be a minimalist? Short answer: yes.
Growing your own food is one of the best ways to be self-sufficient. When you speak of being self-sufficient, Melissa Mayntz states that it means being independently and personally sustainable for all the basic needs in life, namely food, clothing, and shelter. People who are self-sufficient don’t have to depend…
150 Preparedness Items You Need to Stock Today! Are you prepared? Check out this 150 items list to help you get prepared!
What do you think is the biggest lie that new preppers are told? That is the topic of this video by Survival Know How.
Modern homesteading can look many different ways. Here's a list of skills that can inspire you to reach your homesteading goals- give 'em a try!
With power outages crippling cities across the nation, the potential for a nasty solar flare, and geopolitical tensions, it might be time to revisit your long term power outage plan. This article from the archives explains why I won't be investing in pricey generators or expensive equipment.
If you've got a dream to live on your own terms in a rural homesteading situation, then there's a make-or-break skill you need to know about. With it you're toast.
These 11 ways to be more self sufficient are very important! Are you prepared for a natural disaster? If the power goes out for days and...
You want to buy land for homesteading. These are the essential factors you need to consider when choosing a homestead property
Sure, it seems wonderful. But today I'm gonna let you in on a few homesteader secrets that other legit homesteaders might not have told you about homesteading... Hold everything... if you're more of a visual person, or just wanna see my sweet Bixby running in the snow and Selah mooing for her food... just click
