Preserving Meat with Salt
Whether your homestead is off-grid, you don’t have enough room in your freezer, or you want meat that could last when power is interrupted, salting is a great time-tested option. In this article, we will discuss dry salting. The process works by using the salt to draw out the moisture from the meat and any …. Read More
The Benefits of Having a Rooster
Roosters have a bad reputation. Many people who want to raise hens for eggs choose not to have a rooster in the flock. Some have heard that roosters are aggressive, or they don’t want to noise, or they just so the reason to have one. But the reality is that hens can be just as …. Read More
Nutritional Supplements for Off-Grid Homesteaders
Most people associate homesteading with healthy living. This isn’t without cause, most homesteaders have a higher level of physical activity than those living a typical modern sedentary life, fresh and air and sun, and a more direct relationship to their food. But homesteaders, especially off-grid homesteaders, will be functioning off of limited resources, and this …. Read More
All About Feverfew
Feverfew is a great resource to have on your homestead. With so much work to get done, you can’t just take a sick day every time you don’t feel good. You need to have a medicine on hand to get you back on your feet. Feverfew can help with that. Uses Feverfew can be …. Read More
Tips for Stretching Wire Fence
Whether you are trying to keep your animals in, or wild animals out, a good fence is going to be an essential part of nearly all homesteads. Simply putting up some wire between posts will not get you much. Even if you are able to contain your animals, it could be because there is a …. Read More
Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Every knows that hydrogen peroxide can be used as an antiseptic to treat wounds, but hydrogen peroxide can be used for more than just wound care. Here is a brief list of other ways you can use this cheap, versatile, and safe product. Oral Care H202 (hydrogen peroxide) can be diluted with an equal …. Read More
Benefits of Cats on a Homestead
When most people think of a cat they tend to think of litter boxes, scratching posts, and silly toys, if not allergies. Cats are a common choice for people in small homes or apartments that want to have a pet. It makes sense, they are smaller than a Great Dane, and can use a litter …. Read More
What Is Hugelkultur?
The name is funny, but for those seeking to have a garden that requires less water and fertilizing, hugelkultur is something to take seriously. The basic idea is to create raised beds on top of buried wood. It may take a little more effort to get in place, but in the years to come, it …. Read More
Why Baking Soda is Awesome
Two of the most constant themes in homesteading are resource conservation and improvisation. Having items that can be used in a variety of ways will help make both of these possible. One such item is baking soda. Baking soda can be used in virtually every aspect of homesteading life. It is cheap, natural, and safe. …. Read More
Tools for Splitting Wood
Having a good supply of wood for fuel is crucial for your homestead. While using the proper technique is important for efficiency and safety, using the right tool for the job can be just as important. Here are a few items that will help save you time and energy as you get ready for the …. Read More