Homesteading

Homesteading is more than tending a plot of land, it’s a mindset.  You can homestead wherever you are.  It’s about making do with what you have, and trying to be a net producer instead of a net consumer.  Homemaking is an important way of providing for ourselves.  Our homes become a place of comfort, socialization, and production as we learn how to become more self-sufficient.

Whether you live in a tiny apartment or on many acres in the country you can cultivate a homesteading mindset and learn homesteading skills.

How To Make Dairy Free Peppermint Hot Chocolate

When we had The Snowpocalypse of 2021 here in San Antonio, my family found ourselves in below freezing weather with ...
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Can You Breed Rabbit Siblings Together?

Occasionally I get emails from readers with questions I don't have a post about. The other day I got a ...
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Discover The Secret Of Phenology

One of the important parts of gardening is planting at the right time. If you start your seeds too early ...
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Do You Recognize these 3 Early Warning Signs of Varroa Mites?

Many of the visible signs of varroa mites are noticed much too late to save a colony. Here are some ...
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Fast And Easy Tips For Washing Cloth Diapers

Washing cloth diapers can seem intimidating and super gross, but it actually is not that hard. Here are some tips ...
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Bug Bite Prevention and Remedies (Or How To Survive Mosquitoes!)

There are a few things that can really make your backyard an unpleasant place to be, and one of those ...
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How To Set Up A Chicken Run For Your Backyard Chickens

If you have chickens, they are going to want space in the daytime to run around and do their chicken ...
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What’s Your Favorite Frozen Fruit Smoothie?

One of my favorite things to eat for breakfast is a frozen fruit smoothie. They are pretty popular and for ...
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33 Ways You Can Save The Environment By Being A Homesteader

We all want to save the environment. (If you don't, you're probably on the wrong website. Just saying.) But what ...
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What You Need To Know About Solar Panels For Your Home

Most of us homesteading types dream of being energy independent and installing solar power. My husband and I purchased 28 ...
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Life Off The Grid: Seven of The Hardest Challenges and How To Overcome Them

If you have ever read about living off the land and escaping the craziness of modern life, you may have ...
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Here’s Why Homestead Cats Are The Best

Cats are one of the best animals to have around the homestead. They have many different uses, they make great ...
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Are Live Christmas Trees More Eco-Friendly Than Reusable?

Nobody wants to be Scrooge on Christmas (well sometimes I do), but did you know that your Christmas tree might ...
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How To Make Classic DIY Laundry Detergent With NO Grating!

We've all seen the numerous recipes over the years for DIY laundry detergent, and they seem to be a love ...
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Here’s How To Use Rainwater In Your Garden

Gardening doesn't have to be complicated, but there are a few things that you have to have to make it ...
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How To Move To A New Homestead

Someday you may need to move to a new homestead. Maybe you are a first time homesteader and this will ...
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How To Get Ready To Be Off The Grid Without Feeling Helpless

A few years ago I had grand visions of selling our house in the city, building a tiny house for ...
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20 Ways to Save Water And Cut Down Your Bill

Saving water is a great way to cut down on your water bill. (Use that extra money to buy some ...
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What To Do When Your Dog Gets Skunked

Eeek!  Your dog went out to use the grass and instead your dog gets skunked!  He smells horrible and his ...
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How To Keep Warm And Happy In Winter With No Heat

Wood stoves and central heat are awesome! Right up until they fail when there's several feet of snow on the ...
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17 Ways to Save Electricity (And Money Too!)

Perhaps you are worried about your carbon footprint, or maybe you are switching over to solar panels and need to ...
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Here’s How To Live Sustainably When You Have a Small Lot (Urban Permaculture Zone 4)

Living sustainably may be easier on a few acres in the country, but that doesn't mean you can't use all ...
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How to Use Soap Nuts For Eco-Friendly Laundry

How would you like to do your laundry with a completely plant based soap, that leaves no residue and is ...
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How To Make Your Own DIY Composting Toilet

If you are longing to get off grid, a DIY composting toilet is simple to construct and use. I built ...
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How to Line Dry Clothes Indoors When Your Dryer Is Being Stupid

Maybe you woke up this morning and your dryer decided to be stupid.  Perhaps you usually hang your clothes outside ...
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4 Instructive Books For New Beekeepers

Have you ever thought about raising honey bees? Are you an urban beekeeper? Would you be nervous if your neighbor ...
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How To Recycle Concrete Into Urbanite For A Unique Garden

With a little creativity and some grunt work, beautiful paths, patios and other projects can be made by recycling unwanted ...
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21 Reasons Why I Love My Broom

I've always loved my broom much more than my vacuum cleaner.  For a while, I even got rid of our ...
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Here’s Why You Need To Get a Wood Burning Stove

There is nothing in the world like sitting next to a blazing fire reading a book or chatting with family ...
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How to Mend a Sheet

As a kid I always dreaded when company came because it meant I had to have the deer sheets on ...
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Are You Discouraged? Homesteading Can Be Tough!

Do you ever feel discouraged? Maybe you feel there isn't any point in trying because it's all just too much! ...
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies That Are Cheap And Easy

Sometimes it seems like there's only two options, buy the not-so-eco-friendly cleaning supplies, or put a lot of time and ...
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Can You Be A Homesteader In The City?

Can you be a homesteader even when you live in the city?  Well truthfully, you may be one already. Sometimes ...
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Will Silkworms Make Your Homestead Better?

Did you know you can grow your own silk from your own silkworms?  Well you can!  Add silkworms to your ...
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How To Hand Wash Your Clothes To Save Money

Did your washing machine kick the bucket and you need all your cash for the new one?  Or maybe you ...
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4 Easy Things To Check On Your Wood Stove

Wood burning stoves are a great way to stay warm in the winter without being reliant on outside utility providers ...
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Can You Be Car Free With Kids?

If you are trying to decrease your reliance on outside energy you may be considering going car free.  Quite frankly ...
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Make Your Own Olive Oil Lamps

A fun way to decrease your electricity is to use olive oil lamps.  Even if aren't trying to save money ...
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How To Make An Easy Rocket Stove For Free

I wanted an outdoor fire pit this summer, but we don't have a place on our small property to safely ...
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8 Ways To Save Money On Your Garbage Bill

Some of the best ways to save money are by making slight changes in your daily habits.  Little things can ...
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10 Places To Look For Free Firewood

One of the best things about heating with a wood stove is getting free wood.  Nobody ever walks up to ...
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Best Tips On How To Line Dry Clothes Outside

Line drying your clothes can save you a nice little bit of money on your electric bill.  It also reduces ...
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How To Make Homemade Soap From Ashes

There are a few things you just don't want to live without. Soap is definitely one of those things. Whether ...
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Radical Homemakers Empower Us All. Will You Be One?

Our culture revolves around consumption, but that's not what life if all about!  Radical homemakers are empowering everyone to change ...
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