Chickens are a great addition to any homestead or farm. Not only do they provide delicious eggs and meat, but they can also keep insect pests under control and offer valuable fertilizer for your garden. Plus, let’s be honest, they’re really fun to watch as they peck around in the yard on their daily rounds! …
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But virtually every well these days requires a pump that runs on electricity. It is possible to generate your own off-grid electricity to keep the pump working, but these added infrastructure costs might be a bit much for some to handle. …
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It’s happened to all of us – you’re enjoying a nice dinner party at your house, when suddenly someone throws up all over your carpet. Or maybe your pet has an accident and throws up right in the middle of the floor. And let’s not forget the havoc that a sick kid can wreak on …
Skunks. Nobody likes them – but they’re an inevitable part of living in the country. In fact, skunks can be helpful, preferring to eat plants and insects and thereby keeping various pest problems under control. That’s not very helpful if you’re dealing with a skunk infestation on your homestead. If you do, you’re likely worried …
Homesteading has played an important part in the history of America. It was initially the normal way of life. Today, with people living a variety of self-created comfortable lifestyles, it might seem strange that there is a strong resurgence in the homesteading lifestyle. More and more people, for many reasons, have the urge to live …
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Homemade detergents are easy to make. However, stores are awash with many products all claiming to clean better than any other brand – so how do you know whether the homemade versions actually work? The easiest solution is to just buy what the stores are hawking – but more and more studies are showing that …
Life is full of surprises and not all those surprises are of the pleasant sort. Some of those surprises can lead to some rather nasty situations, and when you’re living on a homestead off the grid those situations can escalate quickly. This makes protecting your homestead from intruders crucial. So, how do you protect your …
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You’ve undoubtedly seen the advertisements for flushable diaper liners. The commercials make it appear as though these tiny, tidy inserts are an excellent way to keep your cloth diaper clean while removing the nasty contents easily and hygienically. This has made them an appealing product to many parents, and also made the makers of said …
If you are a homesteader, then you know how pesky red bugs can be. They seem to appear out of nowhere and can be very difficult to get rid of. Although their bites aren’t necessarily dangerous, they can be quite itchy and irritating – definitely not something you want to deal with, especially if you …
It’s not a pretty sight to see toilet stains in your bathroom. Usually caused by hard water and iron, these stains build up over time and can really make your bathroom look gross. Worst of all, these stains get harder and harder to remove the longer they build up. But with the right tools and …
