Have you ever wanted to begin the homesteading lifestyle but thought, “I don’t have what it takes?” Don’t get discouraged and don’t give up on your dream because you didn’t come from a ...
5 Homestead Clothing Trends for Comfort, Safety, and Style
When I was a teenager, I had a half shaved head and otherwise purple hair. I loved to rip up my stockings and wear plaid skirts with neon combat boots. I was very much a follower of punk rock fashion ...
5-Gallon Bucket Hacks: 25 Practical Uses on Your Homestead
Buckets. They’re one of the most versatile items you may have around your home or farm. They’ve been around for generations. They’re used for carrying water, carrying your harvest, and even to ...
Potting Shed: Why You Need It and 15 Tips on How to Use It
I dreamed of having a potting shed for years before I actually got one. I don't know why, but a potting shed seemed like a symbol of gardening excellence. I felt like I had to have one before I could ...
10 Tips to Get Your Kids to Enjoy Homesteading
Are you considering diving into homesteading? Are you concerned you may have a mutiny on your hands when it comes to your children? I hear this all the time. The main question is: “How do I get ...
DIY Mold Remediation on the Homestead
We usually get about 42 inches of rain a year in my area. Last year we got 82 inches. Some of that rain came down so hard and fast, that it overflowed our gutters and rain barrels. On top of that, we ...
9 Tips Towards Enjoying an Off-Grid Lifestyle without the Expense
Have you lived in a rural setting your whole life? I grew up in the city. Many years later I married a young man from the country. He grew up poor, his mother taught him how to survive on very ...
Downsizing: Two Years on and 10 Things I’ve Learned (Part 2)
Have you decided to downsize? Are you feeling overwhelmed with a deer in headlights dread and unsure where to start? Almost two years ago I wrote an article about my personal experience with it. ...
How to Create a Beautiful Homestead Office that Works for You
I used to have one of those big, cushy, windowed offices in Washington DC. It had bookcases and file cabinets and a large desk. There were even chairs in front of my desk, so I could have meetings in ...