15 Pet Projects & Recipes

It's time to treat your old pal to some awesome home made pet recipes! Maybe your cat isn't feeling great in its bed anymore - or maybe your …Continue Reading

The Ethics Of Homesteading

Sometimes, life gets in the way of what you always just knew you should be doing. Such was the case for me. I grew up in a farming community …Continue Reading

Goats – A Homesteader’s Best Friend

In a situation where you are looking to prep for maximum self-sufficiency, you are probably considering adding livestock to your plans. …Continue Reading

Hen Pecked: An In Depth Interview On Raising Chickens

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Gail Damerow, an expert in breeding and raising chickens. Raising chickens has become very …Continue Reading

Bang For Your Cluck – Raising Backyard Chickens

Raising backyard chickens can be such a fun process, especially for the kiddos. There's not better way to show your children how to be …Continue Reading

Simple Homemade Mosquito Trap

Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means - MOSQUITOES. Here is a simple way to rid yourself of this …Continue Reading

Make A Compost Bin Out Of Pallets

Looking for a great weekend project that will not take your whole weekend? Have some yard cleanup to do anyway? Try this pallet compost bin …Continue Reading

Homesteading

Homesteading.com is a place for information and ideas to be shared about homesteading, skills, craftsmanship, and sustainability. We strive to help people of all experience levels take steps towards happier, healthier, and more holistic lives with a natural and thoughtful approach to a safer and more effective way of living.

As we are in Spring 2020 during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we recognize now more than ever the importance of self-sufficiency. These are uncertain times, but with the right homesteading skills in place, we can do our part! Learn to leave a smaller footprint and make a difference as you stay at home and provide for yourself and those you may live with! Whether that involves living entirely off the land or having the skillset to make DIY soap and essential oils, every little bit helps, and here at homesteading.com, you can find all the resources you need!

Whether on or off the homestead, we believe in making and growing, harvesting and raising, creating, and doing. Getting back to our roots, one blog at a time.