Have you heard of people talking about zero waste living? Are you confused as to what it means or how you achieve it? It sounds impossible to lead a lifestyle which creates little to no waste. ...
When to Pinch Pennies and When to Pay for Quality as a Homesteader
I had this fantasy that I could create our dream homestead for a few hundred dollars. I re-purposed wood, salvaged fencing, and begged, borrowed, or rescued (from the landfill) everything we needed to ...
7 Practical Ideas for Self-Sustaining Homes You Can Actually Do
Are you striving to live a more self-sustained lifestyle? Do you feel as though your home is holding you back from accomplishing this goal? It appears as though you have two choices. You can build ...
5 Homestead Layout Planning Tips to Save You Money in the Long Run
Whether you want to begin homesteading where you are, find a new location, or improve the homestead you have, proper planning is essential. Planning the layout of your homestead is an invitation to ...
How to Grow Duckweed and Water Hyacinth for Cheap Livestock Fodder
I homestead on a really tight budget. I am always looking for ways to keep my animals healthy and cut my feed costs. Over the last few years, I've explored all kinds of methods for cutting feed ...
23 Unique and Functional Underground Houses That Will Amaze You
Have you ever considered living underground? Well, when I was growing up there was a road we often traveled to get to my great grandmother’s farm. On this road was a house that was built ...
10 Perfect New Year Resolutions for Every Homesteader
Happy New Year! I know I’m a little late, but better later than never, right? Well, I’ll be honest, I’ve really been struggling with starting a new year. On one hand, it is another year and a clean ...
Why You Should Have a Homestead Business Plan and the 7 Easy Steps
Have you ever wondered how you could turn your homestead into a booming business? Well, like many things, it all starts with a plan. But how do you create a homestead business plan? What do you ...
10 Easy Steps Actually Start Homesteading This Year
Are you wondering how you can actually make homesteading a reality for you? Maybe you follow homesteading sites on social media and think, “I’d really like to live that life, but I don’t even know ...