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Yep you read that right! These are temporary swimming pools which mean that once summer is over you can dismantle if you want, clean up the yard and start again next year with maybe a new design? Imagine your homestead having one of these designer pools in the yard, and they cost practically nothing. For…
Stone walls look great , and what if you could build one without using any cement or mortar. Its possible! There are some very old techniques that have been used for centuries, and the stone walls are still standing! If you ever go to Scotland you will see these types of walls everywhere. Often built…
With only a little bit of help this single mum is building this cute tiny house for weekends & getaways…. This is amazing what a bit of determination and resourcefulness have done for this divorced mom of 3 who had no choice but to make it happen… This tiny home story is inspirational to say the least, the kids…
Perfect vegetable gardening strategies for beginners! When first starting out its so tempting to buy far too many seeds of all different sorts, from zucchinis, to pumpkin, silverbeet, to cabbage. All without a lot of thought about how much room each vegetable might take, or even who they like to bed up with. Starting a…
Every homestead needs a porch and on that porch a porch swing! What homesteader hasn’t imagined being on the porch watching the sun setting knowing that a good day’s work has been accomplished. Perhaps the children are playing in the yard with the dog, the dinner is on the stove, and as you watch over,…
Simple Answer is YES! It is TOTALLY possible to homestead with zero money… Your homestead might look a bit rough and ready for a bit, but with some determination, and a lot of resourcefulness, you can turn this around to creating a very sustainable, and productive environment where you can grow food and manage the homestead easily….
Homesteaders are asked why they homestead… Their answers may surprise you. Why Homestead? Ever asked yourself that question? Or have you wondered why others do it or want to? I’m sure you have! The dream of being a homesteader may have gotten under your skin, it may be keeping you up at night thinking, and planning….
How do you make money from your Homestead? If you are a homesteader or aspiring to be, this question is probably the one that lies first and foremost in your mind. It would be great if we could all make money from doing what we love. And if you are reading this, its most likely…
Want To Know How To Catch Those Annoying Rats & Mice? Watch how a Father and Son build this super easy to build rat and mouse trap. They used a 5 gallon bucket, a coat hanger, a tin can, and lashings of peanut butter (as bait). They even finish the video by showing how well it works….
She’s 42, her dream was to be a homesteader, she said damn it all and went ahead and did it! What homesteader doesn’t dream of this? How many times have you said, I’m going to sell everything, escape the rat race suburbs, build my own log cabin, and start living this debt free homesteading lifestyle. “If I can do…