Powering up your homestead takes time and a lot of practice. You’ve got your bills to look out for, you’ve got safety concerns to keep track of, and you’ve got animals to keep comfortable in your quest to be as revolutionary on the farm as possible. But your mission doesn’tContinue Reading
The idea of being self-sufficient is not new. The increase in energy prices and household stress has brought back the natural desire for self-sufficiency. Coming from a past that is almost forgotten, when centuries ago families would care for their food and needs, going off-grid can be appealing. For anyoneContinue Reading
The problems of growing scarcity of natural resources and global warming raise eyebrows across the globe. They prompt homeowners to rethink the way they use appliances. These modern-day necessities can be the source of various problems. Namely, they account for around 30% of total electricity consumption in an average household.Continue Reading
Farming is one of the oldest and most important occupations in the world, and it is something that many people feel like they were born to do. But it’s pretty clear that farming in the modern world has changed considerably from what it used to be. This has taken aContinue Reading
Are you looking for a hugely comprehensive list of the best homesteading resources? Well, you found the right place! This list has everything you could ask for. If you are a new homesteader or a seasoned one, this list has something for everyone! Grab a cup of your favorite drink, grabContinue Reading
You don’t have to be a conspiracy nut or disaster preparation enthusiast to want to live off the grid. There are loads of benefits to this sort of living, and they can often apply to a lot of modern people. Farms, for instance, often have traits which make them perfectContinue Reading
Homesteading is all about self-sufficiency and keeping your footprint minimal. With proper planning and some practice, you should be able to achieve complete self-sufficiency in most climates. Some parts of the world make it increasingly difficult to homestead with 100% self-sufficiency. In other cases, there are regulations that require youContinue Reading
Well, the self-reliant challenge has come to an end. Almost 5 weeks of setting goals and working towards being more self-reliant have been quite a learning experience. The final result is much different than I thought it would be. Looking back at the last 5 weeks I realized many newContinue Reading
Have you heard of Murphy’s Law? It states; “Anything that can go wrong, shall.” This seems to be the rule of thumb for our homestead this week. Homesteading is full of challenges right. You know how it goes, just when you have a plan and think you have it goingContinue Reading