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...
Ingenious Hacks I Learned from the Amish
For hundreds of years the Amish have resisted change and consistently pursued a lifestyle defined by our pioneer ancestors. What’s remarkable is...
25 Ingenious Uses for Scotch Tape Every Homesteader Should Know
When you're living the homesteading life, every tool counts. You might rely on nails, screws, and rope for most fixes, but there’s one underrated...
10 Powerless Items You Need Before the Next Big Blackout
When the grid fails, your homestead’s survival hinges on powerless items, not wishful thinking. Got any? You better. I’m not talking about hoarding...
Pioneer Skills That Are Slowly Dying (But Shouldn’t)
If you've ever wondered how pioneers lived without electricity or gas stoves, you're about to find out. These skills saved our ancestors thousands...
Signs You’re Probably Not Taking Homesteading Seriously
Homesteading mistakes used to be seen as something only conspiracy theorists and survival fanatics made, far from mainstream culture. However, as...
Ingenious Ways I Use Clay Pots in My Homestead
Clay pots are fired pots typically referred to as terra cotta. People often use clay pots for plants, from flowers to vegetables to herbs. They come...
Why The Amish Never Stockpile These Homesteading Items
One of the great things about the Amish is that their way of life is simple and reliable. They focus on what they need daily and avoid keeping extra...
Ingenious Uses for Steel Wool
Right now your steel wool is probably gathering dust, right? You might have bought it for a project ages ago, or maybe it just appeared there like a...
The Most Important Project You Need to Make This Winter on Your Property
Winter is always the most challenging time of the year. It's not only about the cold, wind chill, and snow. There is also the risk of power outages...
Homesteading Lessons I Learned from the Amish
There are many potential scenarios we could face these days that could disrupt our way of life. One of the most concerning is losing access to our...
How to Stock Up on Essentials Despite Inflation
Recent economic reports confirm what we’re all feeling at the checkout—inflation is steadily driving up the cost of everyday items. Let's talk about...
Geothermal Heating 101
Are you looking for a more efficient way to keep your homestead warm without draining your wallet? Geothermal heating 101 explains how this...
Homestead vs. Farm
Dreaming of living off the land but unsure whether to go for a homestead or a farm? You're not alone! Many people in the homesteading world face...
DIY Faraday Cage
A DIY Faraday cage protects electronics, especially circuit boards, from electromagnetic forces. Think of it as a shield against high pulses of...
This Is How I Disappeared From the Grid
The grid is defined in many ways. There’s the power grid, the communication grid defined by the Internet and other communication services, and even...
Never Feed This To Your Livestock
The sound of my prize cow struggling to breathe at 3 AM still haunts me. One simple feeding error – wild cherry leaves in her hay – nearly cost me...
DIY Cowboy Cough Syrup with Whiskey
There are four types of cough: dry, wet, allergy, and asthmatic. You've probably gone through at least one of these. The Wild West cowboys had a...
Do This To Your Wood Stove Before Winter
Many of us homesteaders have wood-burning stoves. Some of us use it as a supplement to a furnace or other type of central heating system. Others are...
Don’t Throw Away Used Cooking Oil! Do This Instead
Don’t toss out expired cooking oil! One of the essentials of a self-sufficient lifestyle is getting resourceful and finding different uses for...
11 Items To Look For At An Amish Market
If you’re preparing for an emergency, a natural disaster, or simply aiming to live off the grid, it’s important to have supplies that work without...
How To Store Your Food If You Don’t Have A Lot of Space
Worried your tiny homestead can’t support your self-sufficiency goals? Produce piling up with nowhere to go? Don’t panic just yet. Here's how to...
Homesteading Items You Should Get From The Thrift Store
Times are tough. Money’s tight. And new gear? It costs an arm and a leg. That’s why I LOVE thrift shops. Yep, you heard me right. I love getting...
Read This Before Throwing Away Kitchen Scraps
You've chopped and sauteed and cooked everything down. There's a pile of leftovers and you toss them in the trash. How dare you. Tossing your...
I Visited An Amish Farm. This Is How It Went
When stepping foot on an Amish farm for the first time, feeling like you have been instantly transported back...
Don’t Throw Away Your Garbage Bags, Do This Instead
Ever looked at garbage bags and thought, "Wow, what potential?" By the end of this article, you’ll be thinking just that – trust me. Here are 16...
Do THIS by the End of September
Finally, some of that summer heat is going away and I know I'm not the only one glad to see it fading. Though with it go the days of bright green...
Stay Away From Your Neighbor If He Does This
Neighbors can be a great asset. Friendly and helpful ones can make life easier and more enjoyable. For a homesteader, having neighbors who share an...
10 Silent Predators You Should Be Warned About
Your backyard might seem like a heaven of lush greenery, yet it can still hide silent threats to your livestock. Toxic plants are often overlooked...
My Grandpa Taught Me This
The day Grandpa handed me his old, worn leather journal, I had no idea how it would change my life. "This here's more valuable than gold," he said...
States That Will Punish You for Harvesting Rainwater. Do You Live In One Of Them?
One of the most crucial steps you can take as a homesteader is ensuring the ability to replenish your water supply. No matter how much water you’ve...
Do THIS Before Summer is Over
Time's ticking on summer. Days are getting shorter. And there's a subtle crispness in the atmosphere whispering autumn's approach. It's a...
