If you want to make your homestead even more self-sufficient, then you can build this amazing and inexpensive water pump! Almost every homesteader dreams about being as self-sufficient as possible. This is because we like to be prepared for anything that might happen. We also like the freedom to live how we want. Finally, for…
6 Really Fast Ways To Remove Rust & Save Your Tools
Rust is a killer. Seriously ask anyone who has had an epic tool set or wheelbarrow left out in the rain for days on end after letting a friend borrow them, I’m not bitter about it but seriously- rust is a killer. Had I known these 6 simple and effective techniques back then well, I…
How to make a home solar friendly
If you want to make your homestead as self-sufficient as possible, then you can use these simple steps to make it solar friendly! Many people dream of building their homestead for several reasons. We take pride in doing things our way and making them work. We also do not want to be dependent on anything…
This Amazing Underground Home Cost Just $50 to Build and Is Powered By the Sun!
As people become more interested in homesteading, sustainability and even prepping and survival tactics, a growing number of people are looking back in time and returning to ancient methods of doing everything from making tools to building homes. That’s certainly the case with this very unusual home built by Mike Oehler of Idaho. What’s so…
Storage Wars: Burying Food May Be The Best Idea Yet
We all want to make sure that we get the most out of our food. Helping our food maintain an adequate shelf life is by far one of the most important parts of the process. There are many ways and tricks to do this however what we have found is that if something isn’t broken then…
Tips To Successfully Raising Chickens That Every Beginner Should Know
If you want to raise chickens on your homestead but are just starting out, here are some tips that you need to know! Many people think about having their own homestead. Maybe it is because they like doing things their own way and not having to rely on others for what they need. Maybe it…
Bee Aware: Most Homesteaders May Already Know This But I Was Surprised
Bees have been in the news the past few years in regards to their decline. It seems that this winged creature is falling off the face of the earth faster than we initially thought. The battle to keep the bees buzzing is now in full swing. People everywhere are learning the lost art of beekeeping. Not…
Keeping Livestock 101: What Everyone Needs To Know About Having Livestock On The Homestead!
If you want to keep livestock on your homestead, then here are some things you need to know to avoid running into major problems. Many people love the idea of having their own homestead. There is just something about building our own home, having our own animals and seeing everything succeed that make us have…
How To Treat Frostbite In Chickens
For those of you who live in areas where the winter winds come howling and Jack Frost blankets the area with fresh snow on what seems to be a daily basis you know how quickly it happens. Frostbite. Frostbite can take place within minutes of flesh being exposed to wet, cold temperatures – and it can…
