10 Useful Things to Do with Extra Cardboard
Cardboard is everywhere. This is never more apparent than as a homesteader trying to eliminate waste. Every time you buy a boxed…
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6 Essential Uses for Borax Cleaning Powder
Homesteading is all about finding ways to be done for yourself instead of relying on outside resources. Staples are a big part…
Actionable Tips for Dealing with a Broody Hen
A hen’s natural instinct is to hatch chicks. Accordingly, you will probably encounter a broody hen at some point. When this happens,…
How to Keep Your Homestead Chickens Entertained
If you’ve ever watched chickens, it’s clear to see that they are both curious and active. Chickens will come to check out…
Five 5-Gallon Bucket Hacks: Repurpose Old Buckets
Ah, the 5-gallon bucket. It is the old workhorse of your homestead without a doubt. You only need many one or two…
6 Ways to Thrive While Staying Home During Self-Quarantine
Staying at home for days on end is not a fun experience for most people, especially the extroverts. However, to ensure public…
DIY Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils and CBD
Good news, hand sanitizer is pretty easy to make. All it takes is a few key ingredients combined with the right amounts…
Supplies to Have Enough of While Quarantined
Being prepared and proactive is best in the event of any emergency, not just a Coronavirus quarantine. As a global community, it’s…
How to Grow Vegetable Plants from Kitchen Scraps
Tossing your kitchen scraps into the compost pile is an effective way to repurpose them. But, at the risk of sounding like…
How to Make Your Own Kombucha at Home
If you run with the crunchy or semi-crunchy crowd, chances are good that you have heard of the delightful, bubbly brew known…
How to Choose the Right Wood-Burning Stove
The idea of curling up next to a roaring fire is very appealing. So is the notion of being able to heat…
Easy DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe
One thing that we try and keep around the house is a good hand sanitizer. Second, to a good old fashion hand-washing,…
Homemade Cleaning Solutions for Every Part of your Homestead
Some think that you can’t have a truly “clean” environment when you live a homesteading lifestyle. However, natural cleaning remedies have just…
How To Start a Homestead While Living in the City
There is a misconception that you need to live out in the country on acres of land in order to start homesteading.…
Choosing the Best Breed of Dairy Goat For Your Homestead
There is simply no beating the rich, creamy taste of fresh milk right off the homestead. Since not every homestead can support…
Ways to Learn about Gardening in Local Community
As a new or soon-to-be homesteader, you probably want to grow at least some of your own produce. That can be a…