Homestead Tools

  • Olight Arkfeld UV Review: A Multipurpose EDC Flashlight

    Olight Arkfeld UV Review: A Multipurpose EDC Flashlight

    The Olight Arkfeld UV flashlight is a fantastic EDC flashlight due to its power, price, and multiple settings. This waterproof, rechargeable light offers five different lumen settings for the perfect amount of power and battery life. So, now that you know what’s great about the Olight Arkfeld, let’s review all the benefits and disadvantages of…

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  • Best Fencing Pliers – The 6 Best Fence Pliers for the Job

    Best Fencing Pliers – The 6 Best Fence Pliers for the Job

    There’s always fencing to be done on a homestead or farm, and the best fencing pliers make your life a lot easier. I have one set of pliers I always carry with me. They’re the pliers that can do anything – grab wire, twist it, cut it – I’m ashamed to admit that sometimes, they’re…

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  • How to Start a Diesel Tractor That Ran Out of Fuel | All-In-One Guide

    How to Start a Diesel Tractor That Ran Out of Fuel | All-In-One Guide

    Nobody runs out of fuel purposefully. But we homesteaders do often tempt fate. Right? Luckily – the solution is simple if a modern diesel tractor with an electric diesel pump runs out of fuel. Fill the tank and start the engine.  But starting a diesel tractor with a mechanical fuel pump is different. You’ll have to fill the tank…

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  • Bad Spark Plug Symptoms: How to Tell If a Spark Plug Is Bad

    Bad Spark Plug Symptoms: How to Tell If a Spark Plug Is Bad

    All homesteaders should know how to tell if a spark plug is bad. Learning is easy – and we’re about to brainstorm some of the worst bad spark plug symptoms you may encounter. Because a bad spark plug can strike any time – and it’s always enough to ruin your day! Perhaps your truck has lost power,…

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  • Why Do Tractors Blow Water Up and Out of Radiators? [How to Fix It Easily]

    Why Do Tractors Blow Water Up and Out of Radiators? [How to Fix It Easily]

    Coolant blowing out of your tractor’s reservoir is usually not ideal! So we are here to teach why tractors blow water up out of the radiator. And better yet, we make some helpful and beginner-friendly repair suggestions. Don’t let a loss of coolant damage your tractor’s engine! Instead, follow these tips. What Causes Coolant to Come…

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  • Best Whole House Generator (Pro Generator Review 2023)

    Best Whole House Generator (Pro Generator Review 2023)

    Generators can be complicated to shop for, especially if you’ve never had to figure out the best type of whole house generator for your home. In addition, to get the most from your generator, you must understand how much wattage you need, how a whole house generator can add value to your home, and the…

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  • 9 Best Buck Knives for EDC, Hunting, and Survival [Buck Knives Review]

    9 Best Buck Knives for EDC, Hunting, and Survival [Buck Knives Review]

    Choosing the best Buck knife for everyday carry, hunting, or survival can get overwhelming fast. Buck knives come in many different models, materials, blade shapes, and additional features… it’s a knife jungle out there! That’s why we decided to give you a clear-cut no-nonsense roadmap that will lead you to your perfect blade – your…

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  • Best Pocket Flashlight – Our 15 Brightest Small Flashlights

    Best Pocket Flashlight – Our 15 Brightest Small Flashlights

    Have you ever wanted to bring a reliable flashlight with you for a camping adventure at night but realized you couldn’t stuff it inside your backpack? Love hiking but don’t love the weight that comes with a bright flashlight? The best pocket flashlight is just what you need! And we’ve got just the thing. Size,…

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  • How to Cut Wood Without a Saw [10 Quick Ways to Cut It Easily]

    How to Cut Wood Without a Saw [10 Quick Ways to Cut It Easily]

    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 and disappeared? You find an alternative means of cutting the wood! For example, a sharp edge, lashings of kinetic energy, or both!  Being caught without…

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  • Cool Backyard Stuff for Outdoor Adventure and Bliss [21+ Ideas!]

    Cool Backyard Stuff for Outdoor Adventure and Bliss [21+ Ideas!]

    Outdoor fun doesn’t always have to involve going on vacation. If you have a yard you can add plenty of cool backyard stuff to keep your family entertained outdoors without leaving your property.  But which cool backyard stuff is the best? While thinking about the ideal backyard hangout, adding a bouncy trampoline or swimming pool…

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  • Best Waterproof Work Boots for Mud and Muck [Men and Women]

    Best Waterproof Work Boots for Mud and Muck [Men and Women]

    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 need to go out in all manner of weather to tend to your plants and livestock. A good pair of boots will keep your feet…

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  • The 9 Best Meat Grinders for 2023 [Electric and Hand Crank!]

    The 9 Best Meat Grinders for 2023 [Electric and Hand Crank!]

    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 breakfast sausage – you need the best meat grinder. But – finding the best meat grinder is trickier than you think. My favorite is the…

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  • 5 Best Quail Incubators to Hatch Eggs at Home

    5 Best Quail Incubators to Hatch Eggs at Home

    Did you know that around 80% of quails are farmed in China? Why not change this statistic and start hatching your own quail – we’ve made it easy with these five best quail incubators! Quail eggs hatch in less than a month. Hatched chicks are very self-sufficient from the moment they hatch. In nature, they…

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  • Nut Wizard vs Garden Weasel – Which Nut-Gatherer Is Best?

    Nut Wizard vs Garden Weasel – Which Nut-Gatherer Is Best?

    When cleaning up your lawn this autumn, the last thing you need is a mess left behind by unwanted guests. I’m talking about walnuts that those pesky squirrels leave behind. (How rude!) Isn’t it frustrating trying to pick up leftover walnuts with your hands for hours? I know about this experience all too well since I own black walnut…

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  • Best Meat Grinder for Deer, Hamburgers, Wild Game, and More

    Best Meat Grinder for Deer, Hamburgers, Wild Game, and More

    If you like to hunt, you may also prefer cutting up your deer meat. Doing so allows you to skip having to take your venison to a processing facility of some kind. It also lets you decide what cuts you want and to smoke it yourself if you choose.  To get ground meat, though, you will either…

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I’m the heart and soil behind Outdoor Happens. Dream of a garden that feeds you or a farm that practically runs itself? I’m here to help make that dream a reality. With 25 years of hands-on gardening and farming, I’ll share down-to-earth tips to help you grow your own slice of sustainable paradise.

Ready to dig in without getting buried? Stick around, let’s make your dreams happen!


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