There are many benefits to having trees on your land and throughout your pastures. Not only to they provide shade from the scorching sun but they also provide a beautiful landscape that we all desire. however, did you know that there is one tree, that while very popular can actually kill your livestock! However, did…
Various Ax’s and Their Uses on The Homestead
Don’t Chop Wood Without Reading This First! If you’re a homesteader, you’ll need to learn basic woodsmanship at some point, preferably sooner rather than later. Maybe you just want to chop firewood to heat your home so you and your family stay warm and cozy, or maybe you want to build your own homestead from…
This Food Preservation Method Used Throughout The World Can Help Food Last Longer On The Homestead!
If you want to make the food you have last as long as possible, then you should use this easy and fantastic method! Many of us dream of having our own homestead for several reasons. We want to live our life they way we choose. We want to be as independent as possible. Finally, many…
What Everyone Needs to Know About Building an Underground Home FULL PDF ENCLOSED
We have been following the underground house movement for awhile now. Not as long as it has been around because it has been around for a very long time. These homes are insanely economical, better for the environment and simply peaceful as they meld together humanity with nature. It’s this cathartic blend that takes away…
Heating a Home Which is Better: Outdoor Boiler vs. Wood Stoves
This debate is one that has been ongoing in our circles. There are many ways to heat your home and we are looking for the king of all ways. so we have compared two of the top front runners to see which one finally comes out on top. There are those who swear by the…
[PODCAST] Keep Chickens Safe By Keeping Mice Out of Their Coop
This Could Save Your Chickens’ Lives! There are a lot of benefits to homesteading, including independence and self-sufficiency. There’s just nothing like knowing that you’re not dependent on anyone and that you can grow your food and live off the land for as long as you need. However, there are some challenges to many of…
Keep Livestock Water From Freezing This Winter
Wintertime can often spell difficulty for homesteaders when it comes to ensuring that livestock have clean, fresh, unfrozen water to drink. A common way to keep water from freezing is to use an electrical heat source, however there are ways to do this without direct access to electricity. Keep reading to find out a few…
The Rewards And Costs of Raising Or Growing Food That All Homesteaders Should Know
If you are planning to grow or raise your own food, here are some common rewards and costs to know about! Many of us think about having our own homestead because we want to be as independent as possible. We also want to live our lives the way we want and take pride in our…
Camp Year Round: The Canvas Tent Lifestyle
With all of the uncertainty in the world, it’s seeming like a better and better idea to explore alternative living situations, including an off grid, tent style living structure. Not only do these structures provide an alternative, sustainable lifestyle, they also have a certain aesthetic charm and offer easy access to the natural world. Whether…
