Eco-Lifestyle
There are multiple options for livestock on the farm, but chickens are a must-have. Here are 4 Reasons to Raise Chickens on the Homestead...
Connect with us
Hi, what are you looking for?
House & Homestead
DIY
Cows are sweet, profitable, and generally amicable creatures, but they’re not particularly smart. Getting a cow to go where you want it to is...
Homestead
To achieve a well-rounded meal, you need to hit on every note, including fat, salt, and acid. The right pickled vegetable (or fruit!) can...
Backyard Farm
Have you have been dreaming of a lifestyle of self-sufficiency, but wondering where to begin? Do you live in the city and are hoping...
DIY
So your kitchen is literally starting to fall apart. Your appliances can’t turn on because your home doesn’t have the proper electrical supply, your...
DIY
Being able to clean a surface, object, or hands quickly is a really handy ability. From sanitizing your kitchen to quickly cleaning up a...
DIY
Cardboard is everywhere. This is never more apparent than as a homesteader trying to eliminate waste. Every time you buy a boxed or bulk...
DIY
Homesteading is all about finding ways to be done for yourself instead of relying on outside resources. Staples are a big part of this,...
DIY
A hen’s natural instinct is to hatch chicks. Accordingly, you will probably encounter a broody hen at some point. When this happens, she will...
DIY
If you’ve ever watched chickens, it’s clear to see that they are both curious and active. Chickens will come to check out almost anything...
Funny
Get comfortable and cozy with a cup of hot cocoa, we are here to spread some holiday cheer. Now, let us tell you a...
Chickens
As more and more young people enter the business and corporate world, many are finding that they long for simpler times and places. Perhaps...
Gardening
Gardening is a popular pastime. It can bring many benefits including improved mental and physical health and a greater connection to the outdoors. But...
Gardening
The warmth of the summer is long gone, and so is the plentiful harvest of your garden. However, winter is the perfect time to...
Gardening
Planting your spring garden each year can be fun and rewarding. But, what do you do after you harvest? The winter months don’t have...
Advice
One thing that we try and keep around the house is a good hand sanitizer. Second, to a good old fashion hand-washing, hand sanitizer...
Advice
If you’re looking to go all-out with your Christmas decorations, there are some types of Christmas trees that are more suitable for hanging ornaments...
Advice
The decision to make your home eco-friendly is not only because it can help save money long term, but also it considers your ecological...
Backyard Farm
One of the most frequently asked questions new homesteaders ask is what and how much to feed your barnyard birds. However, there isn’t a...
Backyard Farm
A compost pile is not attractive and is usually quite smelly, but it is highly useful to anyone who grows any kind of crops....
Backyard Farm
Without a doubt, you can buy seeds at the beginning of each planting season. But, if you are on your way to self-sufficiency, you...
Backyard Farm
Homesteading is all about creating a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It starts with something as simple as a garden to feed your family, chickens to...
Advice
What is homesteading? Settling on the land, living a life of self-sufficiency, and a nod to the simpler times before us all come to...
Backyard Farm
You’d be surprised by just how awesome duck eggs are.
Exploring Nature
Most homesteaders have some form of a garden on their property. It’s basically essential, but did you know some plants grow freely in the...
Advice
I figured that title would bring you this way but it’s most definitely the case here. I heard orchids are hard to grow but...
Crafts
Dandelions are a classic sign that spring has sprung, and every kid loves blowing dandelion bits into the air and making a wish. Did...
Exploring Nature
Have you seen this plant before? This plant has become one of the most interesting conversation pieces to all my foraging and local plant...
Exploring Nature
First, yes it’s edible, sort of. This is the Wild Coffee bush, or Psychotria nervosa. You can eat the pulp off the seeds and...
Funny
Christmas is a holly jolly time of year, from mistletoe to candy canes, some of it makes sense, some of it just doesn’t. Christmas...
Funny
We all love animals. They are as much a part of our family as our non-pet family members, except perhaps for your aunt Jilly....
Shop
We all need to practice some good self-care from time to time. Sadly, we don’t treat ourselves nearly as much as we should. Change...
Cooking
Hot and delicious muffins. You were about to bake a batch. Then you realize you don’t have the ingredients for your go-to muffin recipe....
Cooking
Making your own yogurt is a great thing to take up as a homesteader. This is How to Maintain Your Yogurt Culture. To start,...
Cooking
It’s very likely you’ve come across the aesthetically pleasing photos of smoothie bowls online. Whether scrolling through your Instagram feed or checking out a...
Eco-Lifestyle
It starts with the best of intentions. A grocery cart full of veggies, fruits, meats, and nutritious snacks to encourage healthy meals. Before long,...
DIY
Ah, the 5-gallon bucket. It is the old workhorse of your homestead without a doubt. You only need many one or two at any...
DIY
Staying at home for days on end is not a fun experience for most people, especially the extroverts. However, to ensure public safety and...
Cooking
Every family should make an effort to have special dinners together. Each day, while stuck at home during this quarantine may seem like a...
Shop
These hats might not make a fashion statement but protecting your face from the coronavirus when you go on a grocery run can’t be...
Eco-Lifestyle
Social media platforms are great for staying connected with friends and family, especially during Coronavirus social distancing. But, how do you stay informed about...
DIY
Good news, hand sanitizer is pretty easy to make. All it takes is a few key ingredients combined with the right amounts and voila,...
DIY
Being prepared and proactive is best in the event of any emergency, not just a Coronavirus quarantine. As a global community, it’s important to...