If you are thinking about raising pigs on your homestead you should learn everything you can before you purchase them. Pigs running amuck because they broke out of a pen and eating your entire vegetable garden is not the time to learn about what pigs need and want. Being well-preparedContinue Reading
Making a DIY emergency kit is easy and can be a lifesaver in an emergency. Having the right supplies on hand can alleviate some of the stress involved in an emergency situation. Do you know what the contents should be in your emergency kit? Well, that depends on the emergencyContinue Reading
More and more homesteads across the United States are choosing rabbits for their homesteads. Some are choosing rabbits as pets, some for the collecting of manure for gardening, some for meat and some for fiber. Rabbits are very simple and inexpensive to keep. They don’t take up much space,Continue Reading
There is a wealth of information about homesteading on the internet these days. Unfortunately, most of the information is repetitive and simple. I have compiled a list of my top 5 YouTube homesteading channels that I feel excel over the others. I chose these channels because I feel theyContinue Reading
My homesteading journey is a rough road traveled sometimes. Sometimes it feels like there just isn’t enough hours in the day. Some days on the homestead leave me feeling overwhelmed and tired, yet others leave me with a sense of satisfaction like nothing else can. I runContinue Reading
Homestead resources are available everywhere. Sometimes it is hard to filter through them all to find the best information. Homesteaders use resources for everything. They watch YouTube videos, read blog posts, look at Facebook and Twitter to see what others are doing. We spend countless hours on Pinterest in searchContinue Reading
Homesteading is a way of life for many families. Raising kids while homesteading is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn valuable life lessons that they will take with them into adulthood. Truth be told, homesteading teaches kids! Below are 5 ways that show how that happens. 5 Ways Homesteading TeachesContinue Reading
This post was updated on July 3, 2017. Well written homestead goals are essential to keeping the homestead running smoothly for the entire year here at 15 Acre Homestead. I use that list of goals to decide what needs to be done and when. It helps me stay onContinue Reading
The biggest struggle most people have when it comes to homesteading is getting started. There is no specific answer. It all depends on what it is you want to do and what activities you want to partake in. However, if you have no knowledge going into it, you can’t plan.Continue Reading
