Homestead

While you can find a wealth of information on building a house yourself, we still believe that the best resource available are good books on building a house! No one …

Wide-open spaces, animals, home-grown food – what do you give a person who seems to have everything? Ahem! Ranchers and farmers appear to live a charmed life. But only from …

Splitting rounds for firewood is hard work. Your best splitting axe should be sharp, wieldy, ergonomic, durable, and affordable if you want your woodpile to last the winter. The Fiskars X27 …

Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest and dry them can be …

Starting a worm farm business at home is an excellent option for farmers, smallholders, and gardeners looking to diversify their income streams. You might not make a fortune from the …

In 2020, people in the United States spent over $10 billion on herbal dietary supplements. That’s an incredible figure considering you can easily make many herbal remedies yourself, in the …

Feeling a bit daunted by making something beautiful out of your sloped backyard? Don’t panic! We’ve got all the best ideas for landscaping a sloped garden on a budget! Some …

A wood saw belongs in your tool sheds like other essentials such as a hammer or pliers. But what happens when wood needs cutting, and your only saw has grown legs …

Mice can be every homesteader’s worst nightmare, destroying the rewards of your hard work in no time at all. And while we would never wish any harm on something as …

If you live or work on a farm or homestead, you need comfy farm boots. There are many styles and brands of farm boots for women at different price points …

Homesteaders from all over the world feel the high cost of housing digging into their pockets. And their piggy banks! Whether your cash flow is feeling the pinch or you’re …

Let’s face it – life on a homestead or farm isn’t all sunny days and dry weather! Whether you’re a backyard gardener or building an off-grid tiny house? You will …

As the cost of living increases, many people are looking for ways to live more cheaply. Frugal living is a lifestyle choice for some people. For others, it is essential …

If you have dreams of starting a homestead, you are not alone! An ever-expanding legion of people dream of escaping the rat race and building a self-sufficient life. The urge …

If you butcher farm animals or hunt wild game – then you probably have loads of meat in the freezer. And when you want zesty homemade meatballs, meatloaf, burgers, or …