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So you’ve been a homesteader for a while now and you’re really good at it. You probably have some of the best skills in your circle of friends, and people are often asking you for advice. At some point, though, you found out about survival and preparedness. You weren’t that concerned in the beginning, because…
By Kathy Bernier Springtime on the homestead is a time for embracing the promise of a new growing season. Winter feels like a million miles away. It is easy to be lulled into complacency by the return of green grass, migrating birds, budding flowers, and shirtsleeve weather—so easy, in fact, that the end of the…
NOW CASTING – FAMILIES LIVING OFF-GRID! REFERRALS WELCOMED! This came across the grapevine so thought we would share with you. We have no idea what they expect from you so check it out carefully if it interests you. But hey might be fun? This is whats happening… Attention All Homesteaders!! If you’re living a self-sustaining…
These Inexpensive Solutions Can Save the Life of Your Tools, But Will Require A Bit Of Patience! When you have a lot of tools but do not usually use them, tendency is for them to rust, specially if they are stored in a shed. Tools that are also handed down from generation to generation are…
Ah the fireplace, such a place of heat and warmth and where the family cuddles up together in the freezing cold of winter. The fireplace can be a place used to cook at the same time! As we head into winter, imagine how great it would be, cuddling up infront of the fireplace watching the…
Worm Bins are easy to make and only require a small space to work. But first, do you know what a worm bin is? Worm bins are a kind of composting but instead of using carbon for decomposition, it uses worms (as you may have figured out from the heading). It may be icky for…
Since winter is around the corner, we will focus on some home recipes that you can easily make in your home. If you use raw milk from your own dairy farm or from other dairy farmers, chances are you have encountered a soured milk. Soured milk or commonly known as sour milk is the acidification…
Trash bin potatoes doesn’t sound appetizing, does it? The main idea here is that you can reap a lot of potatoes by growing them in a container like a trash bin (the trash bin should have no trash in it). And it does really grow and multiply fast, so it is a good opportunity even if you don’t…
PVC pipes aren’t just for your plumbing needs; These pipes are as versatile as they get. With a hollow middle and a tough but flexible plastic body, PVC is one of the favorite materials when it comes to upcycling. So, if you’ve got some spare pipes or broken pipes that leaked a little, read on…
Firewood can be one of the most disorganized areas in our backyards and really it doesn’t need to be. Some people like it scattered, and some like it stacked in any which way. Apart from wasting space, it also poses as a hazard if the stack is not stable. The wood should be kept dry and…