Are you interested in starting an off the grid lifestyle? This is a great way to get away from the ills that seem to be ongoing in society today and to save some money. Getting off the grid is not an easy task to do unless you learn how to move off the grid. The process for how to move off the … [Read more...]
Homesteading Quick Start Guide For Beginners
November 10, 2015 By
Are you interested in ways to make your property be more productive? There are many ways that you can do this depending on your situation. If you do not want to go off the grid, then you may want to try out homesteading. You will be surprised what you can do if you have a homesteading quick start … [Read more...]
10 Pallet Projects For The Homestead
November 8, 2015 By
Repurposing and upcycling are great ways to reuse various types of items. Pallets are a great item that you can use for a lot of DIY projects. All you will need to do is find a few pallet projects for the homestead that are unique and interesting. Pallet Garden Trellis A trellis is a … [Read more...]
10 Perfect DIY Projects for the Homestead
November 7, 2015 By
There are many ways to add things to your homestead. One option is to buy what you need and the other is to build what you need. If you like to build things and save some money along the way, then you may want to some of these projects to update your homestead. Chicken Coop Building a … [Read more...]
Homestead Exemption: How Can It Help You
October 26, 2015 By
Are you currently living in an apartment and paying sky high rent?. You may be surprised to know that you can pay less each month by owning a home instead of renting. There are lots of things that you can benefit from by owning a home. This includes knowing how the homestead exemption can help … [Read more...]
18 Off Grid Uses For Tin Cans
October 23, 2015 By
Do you have a large supply of tin cans at home that you are saving? Food in a tin can is one of the best choices for people who are preparing for a disaster or any emergency. However, you can also use your cans in other ways. All you will need to do is review some of the uses for tin cans around the … [Read more...]
Glossary Of Essential Chicken Terms
October 19, 2015 By
Are you interested in raising chickens, but might not know a lot of the terms and abbreviations being used by breeders and homesteaders? One way to learn a few essential chicken terms is to research online or spend a lot of time at some local markets. However, an online glossary is more … [Read more...]
10 Best Survival Foods
October 18, 2015 By
An unexpected disaster or emergency can occur any time with little to no notice at all. This means you are likely going to lose power or not be able to get to the store to buy food. If this is a concern, then all you need to do is make sure you have the best survival foods on hand. The best … [Read more...]
How To Build A Chicken Coop
October 17, 2015 By
Do you want to raise chickens on your property, but do not have a chicken coop available? This is not a problem as you can easily build a chicken coop as a DIY project. A chicken coop is a small structure that is similar to a house as you need to start with a frame. You have the option to build a … [Read more...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Composting Toilets
October 13, 2015 By
There are various ways to create fertilizer to use on your property. The easiest option is to use some food scraps to make compost to use for fertilizer. Manure from cows and chickens can also be used as fertilizer. An interesting alternative is to make your own fertilizer by using composting … [Read more...]