Homesteaders have long relied on simple plants from their gardens to ease common ailments. Before modern medicine filled store shelves with artificially manufactured pills, tablets, and other …Continue Reading
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15 Home Remedies For Mosquito Bites That Itch | Homesteading
Want home remedies for mosquito bites? If you're suffering from itchy mosquito bites that won't let you rest, these home …Continue Reading

How To Build A Zip Line On Your Homestead
Want to know how to build a zip line? If you want to have a fun outdoor activity with the kids right in your backyard, this …Continue Reading
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Livestock Heat Stress: How to Keep Your Animals Safe During Summer
Summer heat can turn dangerous for livestock. Unlike humans, animals struggle to dissipate heat quickly, especially when humidity levels …Continue Reading

Preserving Summer Harvest: Canning, Freezing, and Drying Made Simple
When your summer garden produces more than you can eat, you’ll need a plan to store the excessive harvest. Tomatoes ripen at the same time, …Continue Reading

Fourth of July Homesteading: Celebrate Independence Day the Self-Reliant
The Fourth of July should be more than fireworks and store-bought cookouts. For homesteaders, this day embodies resourcefulness and personal …Continue Reading

July Homesteading Checklist: Keeping Your Garden and Livestock Thriving
July can be one of the hardest months on a homestead. Long daylight hours and rising summer heat put more pressure on your water supply, …Continue Reading

Homesteading Truths: What No One Tells You Before You Start
Most people don’t move to the country for rest. They come to take control of what they eat, what they build, and how they live. But the …Continue Reading

Medicinal Herb Gardens: Build a Backyard for Natural Remedies
Curing minor illnesses don’t always need a trip to the pharmacy. If you have a patch of soil and a few chosen plants, you can grow basic …Continue Reading

Homemade Goat Cheese Made Easy: A Three-Step Beginner’s Guide
Fresh goat milk spoils fast, and if you milk daily, your stock will pile up quickly. This is the main reason why many homesteaders usually …Continue Reading
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