Homesteading means different things to different people. This is why we’ve tried to cover every aspect here on The Homesteading Hippy.
Regardless of what you want to do to become more self-reliant, there’s an article in here that can help you out.
Everyone who has ever endured a long, dark and stormy night understands the value of a good generator. When you can get the lights on and your home back up and running with the flip of a switch, that is great capability. Or maybe you just need to power a lot of demanding tools on …
People can farm all kinds of animals, including many you wouldn’t expect. From the traditional to the exotic and the borderline bizarre, there is no end to the livestock people will raise. Classic species like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens to more interesting critters like alpacas, emus and bison. People even farm fish and worms! …
Whether you’re growing your own veggies or buying them fresh from the store or the local farmers market, freezing what you don’t use is a great way to prevent waste or to make sure you have some on hand when they are out of season. Luckily, pretty much all veggies can be frozen successfully. However, …
There is hardly anything more wonderful than a piece of perfectly ripe fruit. The only downside is you have such precious little time to enjoy it before it spoils…. but, if you freeze your fruit you’ll have many extra months in which to eat it. This is perfect for maximizing the returns on your own …
Raisins are a staple food throughout North America and elsewhere in the world. Simple, wholesome, sweet, and as useful in recipes as they are as a standalone snack. Raisins have a lot going for them. Raisins also make for pretty good survival food, both as carried rations and as long shelf life fare at home. …
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks on to your water bill most months when it is in use. That first filling and then refilling for periodic cleaning can use hundreds of gallons, to say nothing of topping off for evaporation. It adds up! But you might …
If you’re like me, you love composting. It’s a great way to reduce and reuse your waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your plants in the bargain. But I’ll admit, I had to go against my initial instincts when it came to leaving insects and other crawling critters in the compost. I wanted to torch …
9 Surefire Ways to Control Ants in the Compost Bin Read More »
If you live in an area with blistering cold winters, or perhaps you just live in a house or apartment that is drafty, poorly insulated, and always chilly, you might be tempted to try and heat your home with your gas oven. It can certainly put out the heat, but is it a good idea? …
Heating Your House with a Gas Oven – Is it Safe? Read More »
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we do not have a sawmill on the property, we have had to find woodworking places looking for people to take their sawdust off their hands. It is in demand, so we can only get a bag or two at a …
Pretty much every house in the nation has a garden hose for one chore or another. Your average homesteader will probably be using garden hoses all day long, every day, at least during the warmer months. One of the most popular modern garden hoses for the task is the expandable hose. Lightweight, super flexible, and …
