10 Common Household Items You’ve Been Using Wrong
Many of us are quick to throw things away. That’s a good thing because clutter is unsightly and an obsession with keeping everything leads to...
How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet – The RIGHT Way
Cast iron skillets are beloved in kitchens for their durability, heat retention, and ability to create perfectly seared meals. They are a favorite...
Secret Amish Medical Care Hacks They Don’t Want You to Know
The Amish are a very close-knit community. To be more specific, they are often a very closed community typically shunning the influences and...
Does Potting Soil Go Bad? The “Simple” Answer!
If you're growing your own food, herbs, or flowers at home, chances are you've used potting soil. Whether you’re container gardening, starting...
The Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe Every Homesteader Should Know
In a world increasingly dependent on chemicals, many of us are returning to nature for the solutions our ancestors once relied on. If you're trying...
10 Long-Lasting Foods You Can Make From Honey
Every late summer, I receive an abundant supply of honey - a perk of living on a homestead. Generally, I pour this honey into jars and gift it to my...
Better Than Concrete: DIY Cob Projects You Should Do Today
Cob building material is a mix of clay, sand, and straw, forming a sculptable mortar that dries rock-hard. Unlike concrete, it requires no permits,...
How Long Do Potatoes Last in the Fridge Cooked?
Potatoes are one of the most useful and filling foods you can grow or store. Once cooked, they become even more versatile—but like most cooked...
Deterring Unwanted Pests with Lemon and Baking Soda
When it comes to keeping your home or homestead pest-free, you don’t need to rely on toxic sprays or expensive solutions. Two simple ingredients,...
Turmeric for Plants? Sprinkle It in Your Garden and Watch What Happens!
Synthetic pesticides drain budgets and harm soil. Turmeric flips the script. After replacing neem oil with a turmeric-diatomaceous earth mix, my...
How to Manage Serious Wounds With Household Items
I was chopping an oak round. One misjudged strike, and the blade glanced off the wood, biting deep into my shin. Blood soaked my boot within...
Why You SHOULD Leave Your Food Out in the Sun
Slice a solar-dried strawberry beside one from an electric dehydrator. You’ll taste the difference instantly. The sun’s gentle, slow heat...
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
There’s no shortage of chemical weed killers that combine various industrial chemicals to kill weeds. One of the primary ingredients in many...
How to Preserve Milk for Years
Back in the day, people didn’t run to the store every time they needed milk. They had ways to keep it fresh long after the cow had been milked, even...
What Is a Freestanding Greenhouse? Everything You Need to Know
For gardeners and homesteaders aiming to boost their self-sufficiency, greenhouses are game-changers. They extend your growing season, shield plants...
Dangerous Household Items You Should Get Rid Of
Some of the deadliest items on your homestead aren’t from outside threats. They could already be inside your home. And it’s not just the bleach or...
Grandma’s May Planting Guide: The Flowers & Veggies She Swore By
There’s a reason our grandmothers waited for May to start planting, and it wasn’t just about tradition. They knew this was when the earth hit its...
I Fed Stinging Nettles to My Chickens, and This Happened
Stinging nettles are everywhere in your garden, and I'm not gonna lie; we often overlook them and have them discarded. No need to do this anymore!...
8 Spring Wild Edibles You Need To Can
As a homesteader who has lived off the grid for the past 10 years, I have learned how to make the most of the bounties of nature around us. One of...
Can Chickens Eat Bread?
This question comes up much more often than you might believe. Can chickens eat bread? The answer is much simpler than you might believe but there...
DIY First Aid Kit for Gardeners and Homesteaders
Gardens are gentle, quiet places that often offer us peace and relaxing moments. Until the thorns of a blackberry vine cut our arms like a razor....
Marigold 101
If you’ve ever walked past a marigold without giving it much thought, you might’ve just snubbed one of the hardest-working plants in the garden....
How to Make Fermented Cabbage
Fermented cabbage is one of the simplest and most rewarding foods you can make at home. It’s a centuries-old preservation method that enhances...
Automatic Chicken Feeder That Needs No Electricity: How Do You Make It?
Chickens don’t care if you’re sick, busy or on vacation. They demand food daily. Store-bought automatic feeders? Pricey, power-hungry, and prone to...
Grandma’s Long-Lasting Bread and Butter Pickles
During a crisis, it’s time-tested recipes like this one that can save your life. The story behind the bread and butter pickles goes way back to the...
No Seeds Needed! How to Grow Tomatoes from a Single Slice
Did you know that you could have an endless harvest from a single slice of tomato? It’s just one of those things you plant once, then harvest...
The Best Guardian Animals for Your Homestead (Besides Dogs)
There’s a description of dogs that protect livestock. They’re called “guardian” dogs. They protect poultry like chickens and ducks and even more...
Ways to Teach Your Kids Homesteading Skills That Will Last a Lifetime
The rewarding value of homesteading is the wide variety of skills any homesteader develops as they pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle. It’s...
Homemade Chicken Feed Recipes: How to Make Feed That Keeps Your Hens Healthy
An old joke when someone referred to something cheap was “That’s chicken feed.” Unfortunately, like everything else these days, even chicken feed...
Best Non Toxic Bakeware: A Comprehensive Guide for Self-Sufficient Living
In today’s world, being self-sufficient isn’t just about growing your own food or producing renewable energy—it also means taking control of what...
Mole Management: How to Identify Mole Activity and Protect Your Crops
Noticing tunnels or raised mounds in your yard is a huge sign that moles might be invading your homestead. Often misunderstood, moles help aerate...
How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit
At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got near the backyard, the chickens went crazy, then...
