I've compiled all the homesteading hacks I know to help you live a simple and convenient homesteading life!
Homesteading Hacks For A Happier Homestead
Who wishes they had some more free time? I bet you're raising your hand. We’re all trying to accomplish so much at once! I know I feel extra occupied and always rushed for time more often than not, so when I bump into something that either lends me more time or saves me from even a bit of stress, I’m all over it! So here I am, compiling the best of the best of homesteading hacks I've come across to share with you. So my fellow homesteaders, fasten your seat belt and get ready to change your life with these many homesteading hacks sure to make your life simpler and happier!
Homesteading Hacks For The Homestead Animals
1. Make Your Own Organic Farm Feed
Raising livestock can be costly when it comes to feeding time. Additionally, there is also the awful truth about commercial feeds having harmful chemicals that can be dangerous not just to your animals but also to you. This is why every homesteader must learn how to make homemade farm feed.
2. Build A Chicken Coop in 4 Easy Steps
Building your own chicken coop shouldn’t be an arduous task. You can be assured of your chickens' comfort and safety without having to spend a fortune. Whether you’re new to building a coop or already an expert in carpentry, building your own chicken coop is easy and simple, just follow these 4 steps to building a chicken coop.
3. Use Recycled Scrap Materials To Build Chicken Nesting Boxes
As a homesteader, upcycling is one the best thing you can master. You can exercise your creativity and you will just fall in love with the idea of being able to save. Just like this simple project of building your own chicken nesting boxes from recycled scrap materials, this is bound to be your next DIY weekend project.
4. Set Up Your Chicken Brooder
Once you start raising chicken, acquiring more will definitely cross your mind. Once you’re ready to have more, you can either buy chicks from a hatchery or hatch your own eggs. Then, you’ll definitely need to set up a chicken brooder to keep the little ones until they are ready to be put outside. Worry not because setting up a chicken brooder is no heavy task. Take all the time to enjoy watching your little chicks grow.
5. Build A Chicken Watering Station From Soda Bottles
If you've got a flock of chickens, imagine the hassle of keeping them well hydrated without an automatic watering station. Avoiding this is just a piece of cake, all you've got to do is build an automatic chicken watering station. It doesn't have to be expensive and complicated, keep your flock properly hydrated with an easy to build chicken watering station.
6. Keep Your Chickens Healthy
As the seasons change, so do the needs of the animals we care for. During winter you will need to be ready to give your chickens a protein boost to keep them healthy, happy to survive winter.
7. Train Your Chickens Properly
Chickens are the most common target of any predator surrounding my homestead. Protecting them is a responsibility I seriously take to heart, as every homesteader should. And I found these 5 ways to protect chickens from fowl play very much effective and helpful here in my homestead. I hope you can apply it to your homestead too!
8. Choose The Right Breed Of Ducks
If you’re having second thoughts about raising ducks in your homestead, well think again, because you're missing out on the fun of having both ducks and chickens. I love these two animals in my homestead! I love my ducks, they’re good for my garden and they produce more flavorful and more nutritious eggs. So, learn how to raise ducks for your homestead now!
9. Raise Your Own Livestock
When I decided to raise livestock in my homestead, I made sure they'd have a purpose. If by any chance you've decided to have your livestock as meat option, you definitely need to know the livestock's pros and cons in order to attain the best produce.
10. Pick The Best Goat Breed
Once you decided to get goats for your homestead, it's best to identify why you want them. Will they be for dairy, meat, or fiber? Knowing this will help you choose the best goat breed for your homestead.
11. Make Sure Your Goats Grow Big And Strong
Who wouldn't want their baby goats to thrive? Every animal has its own special needs, so if you want your baby goat to grow up big and strong you’ll need to know how to provide what they need. Whether you’ve got little or plenty of time to devote to your baby goats, raising them will surely be a worthwhile pursuit.
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12. Milk a Goat, The Right Way
Having a goat in my homestead means always having fresh milk ready. But in order to enjoy the fresh milk from your goat, every homesteader must learn how to milk a goat. This means that a fresh cup of milk is just a couple of steps away. Don't you love the thought of it?
13. Learn How To Trim Your Goat's Hooves
This is a must-learn skill for every homesteader who wants to raise goats in their homestead. You don’t need to go to a veterinarian just to have your goat’s hooves trimmed. Don’t worry, it’s so simple!
14. Make Your Own Goat Ear Tags
If you’re a goat owner you may know about ear tagging. And if you aren’t already doing it, you may want to consider starting now because it’s not just recommended, it's mandatory. This will also help you identify who's who, in case you have plenty in your homestead or they wander off into your neighbor's yard.
15. Build A Goat House On Your Own
Just like any animal, goats need shelter. Learn how to build a goat house that suits your needs and preferences. If you do it yourself, you don't need to breaking the bank or bend over backwards to give your goats the perfect home.
16. Know When It’s Goat Breeding Season
In general, a goat's cycle is every 18-21 days all throughout the breeding season. However, this also varies from animal to animal. You'll know when your goat is ready to mate if you know the signs that point out if your goat is on cycle.
17. Raise Healthy Pigs For Homesteading
As we all know, pigs provide one of the most widely-consumed meats. If you want them as healthy as they can be in your homestead, these 9 tips for raising healthy pigs will help you out. I’ve been following these tips for years now!
18. Keep Bees Like A Pro
Planning to get started with bee keeping? Put your best foot forward by following this helpful beginner's guide to keeping bees. With the right foundations, you'll be a pro in no time!
19. Best Bee Hive Plans
Bees are essential to us because veggies, fruits, and many flowers rely on bees to pollinate. And of course, they give us my favorite—the honey! No bees, no honey! So to help the bees do their job, you might as well give them the best bee hive they deserve. It doesn't have to be fancy and expensive, just something to keep them productive and happy!
20. Turn Your Backyard Into A Bee Haven
Aside from the homey, having bees in my homestead helps me boost my crop production. So if you turn your backyard into a bee haven, you won't regret it.
21. Keep Your Bees In A Mason Jar
Keeping bees doesn't have to be expensive at all. It can even become an amazing DIY project for up cycling. So consider keeping your bees in mason jar and you'll always have honey handy!
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22. Protect Your Pets From Fleas
Fleas are darn irritating! I pity my poor pets when I see them scratching all over their bodies. It's a good thing I don't need to dig deep in my pocket just to get rid of them. I've got these basic home remedies for fleas that work just perfectly and safely for my pets.
23. Care For Your Dog's Illnesses
Knowing the signs and symptoms of your dog's pain can definitely help you decide what kind of medication they need, if you can administer it yourself or contact a veterinarian. As a homesteader, I bet you've got dogs who are your faithful companions just like mine. So you have to learn how to treat common dog illnesses because it’s our responsibility to care for them and help them live happy, safe, and healthy.
24. Keep Your Dogs Calm During Thunderstorms
Have you ever seen your dog act crazy during thunderstorms? It's normal, no need to panic. Loud sounds in general disturb them. Protect your dog and your investment by learning the 9 ways to calm your dogs during thunderstorms.
25. Make Dog Shampoo At Home
Make your own homemade dog shampoo and avoid the harmful effects of chemical-filled commercial dog shampoos. Your dog and wallet will be safe!
26. Learn Basic Farm Dog Commands
Teaching a farm dog to follow basic commands is an essential factor of being a pet owner. Dogs, like humans, need to get comfortable and fit in. It's on us to teach our canine friend how to communicate. Hone these important farm dog commands and you'll have a homestead farm dog for a long time.
27. Deter Smelly Skunks
Skunks seem cute and totally harmless, but behind the cuteness lies its dreaded smell. Just be nice, you don't need to harm them. Just learn these 7 reliable steps to deter them.
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Homesteading Hacks For The Homestead Garden:
28. Test Your Soil The Pioneer’s Way
Like a lot of homesteading hacks, soil testing doesn't need to be expensive. Learn how to test your soil the Pioneer’s way and ensure your plants thrive.
29. Improve The Quality Of Your Soil
You need healthy soil for your crops to flourish. Follow the homesteader's guide to soil improvement and use organic methods to use the least pesticides. I myself prefer this way here in my homestead!
30. Have Your Own Seed Starting Calculator
The Seed Starting Calculator is an amazing tool to help you plant seeds. Knowing the best time to plant them assures you that the crop will thrive and produce bountiful harvest.
31. Compost Hacks For Homesteaders
Composting is basic here in my homestead. I believe that every homesteader wants to make their garden reach its full potential. What do we need to do that? That’s where composting comes in. Learn the art of composting and help your garden produce a bountiful harvest.
32. Use The Best Scraps For Organic Compost
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When doing composting you'll also need to consider what you put in it. Just like cooking, ingredients are the key. You don't have to throw everything in because it may harm to your plants rather than grow them. Check out these 25 best scraps that guarantee a healthy organic compost best for your garden.
33. Make Your Own Seed Tape
Giving your plants enough space to grow is essential, it can't be too far apart to avoid waste of space, but it can't be too close either because your plants will have to compete for nutrients. Seed tape is the key to having well-spaced plants. Why use store-bought seed tape when you can DIY? Make your own seed tape to ensure a well-spaced garden. I bet you already have the supplies readily available in your homestead! It’s very easy to make, I mastered it the first time I tried it!
34. Build A Greenhouse From Scratch
Pests and sudden weather changes are just two common problems when it comes to gardening. Every homesteader should have a solution to amend such condition and ensures to still be able to grow plants no matter what. A greenhouse is one perfect solution. If you're thinking about the budget, well, you don't have to worry because it doesn't need to be like rubbing you. Just like this DIY homemade greenhouse made of easy to find materials or maybe you already have them. I have one like this here in my homestead, frugal, fun and absolutely easy that even a grandma like me was able to make it.
35. Turn Recyclables Into Bottle Planters
Seed starting is a crucial part of your plant's growth. Providing your seeds the best place to get started is very important but doesn't mean it has to be fancy. We are homesteader’s, we keep it simple yet effective. This DIY bottle planter from recyclables is just one perfect example. An effective hack that only requires items found in your house yet very much useful.
36.Turn Your Compost Into Fertilizer
Homemade fertilizer from compost is way better than its commercial alternative. No harmful side effects, frugal, and you can be assured you are providing your plant's essential nutrients helpful for their growth. I'm really loving making my own homemade fertilizer, it's amazingly easy to make, and it comes free here in my homestead.
37. Fertilize With Worm Castings
Homesteading can be a lot easier and inexpensive if you know how to reuse, recycle, and repurpose. There's nothing more efficient than being able to lessen the amount of waste you produce. If you are like me, always on the hunt for new ideas to try around your homestead, well, fertilize with worm castings is a must try for you! I find it very much effective in my garden. Unlike other natural fertilizers, like livestock droppings, worm casting is not hot and it can be directly added to the soil surrounding your plants, giving nourishment and a large amount of nutrient boost and without any harm of burning the roots of your plants.
38. Plant In Your Clay Soil
Having clay soil in the garden is really tough. However, you should not let this stop you from creating a garden haven. With just little work to do, you can still turn clay soil into a life-giving healthy soil can be great for any kinds of plants and even veggies. So gather your supplies, actually, you just need 4 to get start working on amending your clay soil.
39. Grow Root Vegetables The Right Way
I have some sort of root vegetables here in my homestead. These are the kind of crops I don't want to miss having every harvest season. When we’re just getting started, I found myself struggling with having root crops due to limited space, but then I came across mound gardening, and VOILA it solved my problem. Mound gardening maximizes space and provides crops enough space in order not to drown in high-water areas. If you want root vegetables in the homestead but got small space, I would suggest you try mound gardening.
40. Prepare Your Tomato Garden Soil For Spring
During winter, my garden sleeps, except for my indoor garden. I have very few things to keep me busy in there and that’s including the preparation of my garden soil for spring. This is a very easy procedure and I've been doing this for years now. All you need are eggshells and coffee grounds. I got a jar in my kitchen collecting these two every morning and when the jar is full, I simply dig a hole in my tomato garden soil and put it there then cover it with soil. When winter ends and spring arrives, the eggs and coffee grounds would have decomposed leaving all the amazing nutrients for my tomato to feast on.
41. Make a Kitchen Compost Bin For Yourself
If you think composting is just good for outdoors, well you're dead wrong. You can also make a DIY kitchen compost bin that works even in small spaces. All you need is a container and your compost materials. Space should not stop you from doing composting and reducing your waste.
42. Succeed At Your Fall Harvest
We all wanted to have a successful fall harvest. The season of having a bountiful harvest will bring so much joy to any homestead and one essential factor every homesteader should consider is choosing the right crop that will thrive. Late summer is a planting season here in my homestead, however, as early as winter I prepare the crops I want to have for fall. If you want to have a successful fall harvest, choose some crops perfect for fall harvest.
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43. Grow Peppers In Containers
Peppers grow large in size and without enough space in the garden, they can block sunlight for the rest of your plants. If you have this kind of issue with peppers, but still want to have them in your homestead, then you should try growing peppers in containers.
44. Get Your Kids Interested In Gardening
Gardening is not just an adult thing. Whenever my grandkids are around I made sure we get to bond together in my garden allowing them to get dirty and have fun. There are really lots of kids gardening ideas in which you can teach them how to appreciate nature itself and producing their own food.
45. Grow Vegetables From Scraps
You don't really need to buy seeds every time you want to grow some vegetables. There are vegetables you can grow from scraps. All you in need is a portion of these vegetables and they'll start growing again.
46. Save You Garden From Weeds And Boost Harvest
If you're looking for ways to conserve water, stop weeds, and have the best crop production, try this amazing gardening solution plastic mulching. Using the plastic can give you a head start for an early harvesting than you would have, particularly the yellow, sweet corn. But this technique can also be converted to protect other vegetables such as tasty sweet potatoes or squash that normally flourish in a greenhouse like environments.
47. Learn How To Plant Tomatoes
Every homesteader got his/her own method of growing crops. Tomatoes are not an exception if you are just getting started or want a new way of growing your homestead staple tomatoes, here I've got the best way to grow tomatoes in your homestead. Who knows this might be the perfect method for you to have a vine ripe with juicy tomatoes.
48. Improve Your Hay Bale Gardening Skills
Hay bale gardening is a process effortless food production, without the ever annoying weeds, less watering and no fertilizer. If that sounds like a dream come true for you, then you must try it now!
49. Fix Plant Leaves Turning Yellow
When your plant leaves are turning yellow, they are in pain and you are on the verge of losing your precious plant. Before it's too late find out what the culprits are and fix your plant's leaves to ensure a beautiful luscious garden for every homesteader to enjoy.
50. Grow Microgreens
Having microgreens whole year round here in my homestead is such a wonderful bliss. These little plants are super easy to grow and use up very tiny space. In fact, you can even grow it in some recyclables. If you want to enjoy microgreens in your homestead let this microgreens growing guide do the trick for you. It works wonderfully for me, so there should be no reason for this not to work for you.
51. Have Ripe Tomatoes All Summer
Pruning your tomatoes will allow you to have beautiful tomatoes all summer long. I bet every homesteader loves that! Learn how to prune tomatoes and enjoy the benefits it brings to your homestead.
52. Grow Your Own Peaches
Why do I want peaches readily available in my homestead? Well, they got soft flesh, fuzzy texture, and the sweet smell. Yummy-licious isn't it? Buying peaches may be costly, well, this the main reason why I grow them. Plus growing them myself gives me total control of my final product, so no junkie artificial fertilizers in them. If you got same thoughts as mine, then, you should grow your own peaches.
53. Know The Secrets To Growing Fruit Trees In Containers
Who says fruit trees can only be grown in a vast backyard? That idea has long been gone, know the 7 secrets to growing fruit trees in containers and make fruits accessible at all times.
54. Master Container Gardening
Container gardening is the perfect solution for small spaces. It's an excellent space saving option that can still provide you a bountiful harvest to savor. Know the container garden tips for homesteaders and maximize your homestead space to the fullest.
55. Grow An Avocado Tree
I loved avocados! They're delicious and nutritious too! Growing avocados does not just involve putting them into the ground to let them grow. Learn some simple tricks on how to grow an avocado tree so you can start munching on this delicious fruit in no time.
56. Grow Fruit Trees From Seeds
Harvesting fruit trees on the homestead is an amazing idea. Start growing fruit trees from seeds, I bet your eating fruits every day, so your seeds comes free, and enjoy the advantages of homegrown products, save money, and even turn it into a profit.
57. Build The Best Garden Kit
Gardening is not a task you can do with bare hands. It needs some help with tools, not just any tools but gardening tools you can use to work with ease and comfort. Check out these 23 gardening tools and find out why they are perfect to have in your homestead.
58. Make An Indoor Grow Light
A frugal homesteader must be interested in learning new skills. Building your own DIY indoor grow light is one perfect example that you are trying to lessen all your expenses while enjoying long lasting benefits of being able to grow your own food even indoors. This DIY indoor grow light will give new skills you can use in making your homestead more self-sufficient in the years to come.
59.Improve Your Indoor Herb Garden
Growing an indoor herb garden is fun, easy, economical. Plus you get to have herb all year round, even the dead winter can't stop you. I would say that here in my homestead, this is my favorite winter activity. As herbs are good for food and they're beautiful enough to become a perfect ornament around your house. With some helpful tips, right tools, and the ideal herb, I bet you can easily get started off growing your own indoor herb garden.
60. Start Seeds Right With Indoor Grow Lights
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If you want to start early in your gardening, better plant your seed indoors. To help your seeds grow efficiently indoors you need to provide them some extra lighting, but the one that doesn't ruin your budget. That's why I love anything DIY, it gives absolute control in my spending. Here's an easy DIY indoor grow lights to start seeds best in your homestead.
Homesteading Hacks For The Homestead Kitchen:
61. Perfect The Art Of Smoking Meat
Nothing compares to the amazing flavor and aroma of well-smoked food. While smoking requires a degree of skill and knowledge, it’s absolutely doable. Here's how to be a culinary master of smoked meat!
62. Store Your Canned Food Creatively
Transform an empty wall into an amazing storage space, use wasted space, and learn more creative ways to store your canned food! I can't wait to try these out for my own homestead.
63. Make Farmer’s Cheese With Two Ingredients
Farmer’s cheese provides richness with only a bit of cheesy-ness but adds an essential depth of flavor, that's I why I enjoy including it to any filling I make. When I found out I can easily make it with only 2 ingredients, I was super excited and immediately headed to my kitchen to check what I have. And yes, I've got what it needs, whole milk and vinegar. Since then, I made farmer's cheese available here in my homestead.
64. Substitute Buttermilk With This Homemade Concoction
Buttermilk adds that appetizing flavor to so many dishes. The homestead is a place where we definitely just want to make our own rather than to buy and imagine the hassle of going to a grocery for just buying 1 important ingredient. Homemade buttermilk substitute is very easy to prepare and totally cost effective, plus knowing how to do it saves you a troubling trip to the store.
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65. Make Your Own Goat Cheese
I’ve got goats so I’ve taught myself how to make a goat cheese to enjoy goat’s milk at its finest. Goat cheese is simply the best! It really is delicious and easy to make. So if you've got goats on your homestead, you should give it a try!
66. Use Your Canning Supplies Properly
Canning is essential in homesteading because it’s the perfect way to preserve your crops. It is actually a staple here in my homestead. And yes, there are lots of canning recipes around but the question is do you know how to use your canning supplies. To ensure you are able to canned properly and give it a long shelf life follow these simple tips on how to use your canning supplies. Need a canning kit? Click here to get yours!
67. Keep A Constant Supply Of Milk
Milk is an excellent source of vitamins, proteins, and nutrients including itamin D, and calcium, however, it doesn't keep long. If you need to have a continuous supply of milk, learn how to prepare milk for survival and don't lose your very own supply no matter what the condition is outside.
68. Make Your Eggs Last Longer
If you are generous to your birds they'll return the favor to you. Producing eggs that sometimes you'll find it hard to consume before it gets all rotten and become inedible. To avoid having rotten eggs, a must know hack in any homestead is freezing eggs to last longer. This will allow you to have fresh eggs every day!
69. Bake Without Your Oven
Have you ever tried baking without an oven? In today’s fast-paced world oven is an essential machinery for cooking. But a homesteader must learn how to cook without the comfort any machinery, what if your oven has malfunctioned or it run out of gas. You should try baking without an oven one of these days and taste the difference. I have tried it many times and still doing it!
70. Build A Homemade Pallet Smoker
I would say building this homemade pallet smoker is not for me, but my husband made one for our homestead. This is just one of the many great benefits of having a lovable husband who loves to spoil me! We enjoy some smoked meat from time to time.
71. Know What You Can And Can’t Do With Cast Iron Skillet
I enjoy lots of cooking in my cast iron skillet. I find them a very versatile cooking tool. If you are in doubt of having or using a cast iron skillet, here’re what you can and can’t do with cast iron skillet so you can start enjoying savory meals.
72. Restore Your Cast Iron Skillet
For a beginner homesteader, using a cast iron skillet may pose a bit of a challenge. But it is not something to be terrified about because it's very easy to learn how to season and restore your cast iron skillets and pans so it can become a primary cooking tool for your homestead. Cast iron skillets are inexpensive and almost indestructible that it cook can anything, perfect for every homestead kitchen.
73. Grill Vegetables Like A Pro
As a homesteader, it simply means you have access to fresh produce almost 24/7. That’s why having the knowledge of how to cook them perfectly is important. I enjoy grilling vegetables and I’ve been doing it for years now so I’ve had plenty of experience on how to do it properly and perfectly every time. If you love grilled vegetables there is no reason for you not to learn how to do it like a pro and serve a satisfying and savory meal in inviting colors packed with nutrients and vitamins.
74. Make Vinegar By Yourself
Making your own vinegar implies there won't be any junky additives added to it, the vinegar will taste better since you can adjust its taste to your preference. And all you will need are organically grown apples, dark glass containers and a little bit of patience. Sound's easy enough, you'd better get started.
75. Keep Your Kitchen Spotless
The kitchen is a common gathering area, so providing it some time each day to keep it clean and organize helps a lot to make the rest of the day run smoothly. I don't how you keep your kitchen clean, but I really found these 10 steps to a spotless kitchen perfect for my homestead.
76. Organize Your Refrigerator So You Eat More And Spend Less
Yes, we've got refrigerator here in our homestead. It's definitely helpful when it comes to storing our products. But, how efficient are you when it comes to organizing what’s in your refrigerator to avoid early spoilage? If you think, you need some help in that area, make your homestead more efficient by simply applying these amazingly helpful tips on how to organize your refrigerator.
77. Reverse Your Food Through Dehydration
Every food requires a different amount of time and little variations on the dehydration process. Using this method means you can enjoy your favorite foods even when they’re not in season.
78. Make Herbal Infusions, Extracts, Salves, Tinctures, And Poultices
Herbs have long been used as natural medicines and indeed they are the best homemade remedies ever. Learn how to make herbal infusions, extracts, salves, tinctures, and poultices so you can possibly heal yourself and your loved ones naturally before you head to the drug store.
General Homestead Home Hacks:
79. Clean Your House In 10 Minutes, Tops
Cleaning the entire house can sometimes be a mundane task. I'm really glad I'm able to do it 10 minutes. Learn how to clean your house in just 10 minutes, just in case you only have a 10-minute notice from your guests.
80. Make Your Outdoor Furniture Last Longer
If you've got a patio or deck, you should feel very fortunate. It's a perfect spot for a sanctuary after retiring from the day's work and just relax or entertain guest there. To make the patio or deck a perfect spot, you need to have the right furniture. And furniture can be expensive, so you need to provide proper care and maintenance to prolong its life and not waste money on buying new ones. Here in my homestead, I made sure that more often than not I check my outdoor furniture and I’ve got these caring tips for outdoor furniture that really works well for them.
81. Repurpose Materials Found Around The House
Repurposing and recycling are skills every homesteader must know. It's an amazing way to save money and to conserve resources. Look around your homestead and identify which is which and find out how to repurpose well in order not to waste your effort.
82. Prevent Mold In The House
Having mold in your home can be a primary problem. Prevent the problem before it starts, or get rid of molds straight up with these green cleaning remedies.
83. Have The Basic Tools
To work comfortably in any homestead, you need the right tools to help you out. Yah, there’s no a fancy contraption around here in my homestead but we’ve got right tools that made our work easier and simpler.
84. DIY Natural Household Cleaners That Also Smell Amazing
I love everything about natural cleaners, easy to make, inexpensive, customizable to my liking. Start using DIY natural household cleaners in your homestead and experience the big difference.
85. Know What To Never Throw Away
Admit it or not, there are lazy moments in our life when we just everything to be fast and easy. Throw anything away without any second thoughts that they might be still useful in any other way. The next time you throw something, think again because it may one these 20 things you should never throw away.
86. Take The Stink Out Of Your Home
What’s that stinky smell? I don’t tolerate that here in my homestead, it’s embarrassing and uncomfortable. I know sometimes it can be a hassle to get rid of but still, the best remedy for stinky smell is a natural way.
87. Conserve Toilet Water
Do you really need to flush it out every time you use your toilet? Remember water is very important it’s the basic of all the basics. The next time you flush consider asking “Why Flush“?
88. Make Lavender Laundry Detergent
There are lots of ways on which you can make your own laundry detergent, so there's really no need to buy the commercial once. But my favorite is this recipe for DIY lavender laundry detergent. It smells so good it makes my laundry day relaxing and enjoyable.
89. Line Dry Your Clothes
How do you dry your clothes? If you got that fancy clothes dryer, good for you! But then I believe for us homesteaders and even those who are not, we must practice line drying clothes, it has other great benefits other than saving money on electricity. Believe me, homesteading hacks like this one will change your life!
90. Get Rid Of House Mice
Almost every homeowner hates mice or any rodents there is, but we don't need to dread them as they are also part of the cycle of life. It is still best to practice getting rid of mice humanely and naturally since commercial alternatives are sometimes poisonous to other pets. This is why I love reading homesteading hacks because it gives you the option to do things alternatively.
91. Build A Zip Line On Your Homestead
Homesteading is not all about working in your garden, preserving your foods, and the likes. It also offers plenty of opportunities to have fun. If you've got a backyard and energetic children around, then building a zip line on your homestead will become a sure hit.
92. Start A Fire
Knowing how to produce fire can mean a lot in homesteading and in a survival scenario. Make yourself ready for any situation in your homestead by knowing two or more tricks on how to start a fire because you'll never know when you'll need it.
93. Expand Your Range of Homemade Products
Homesteaders do not settle for only one homemade product to do over and over again. We thrive on experimenting and exploring new products that are best for our homestead. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced homesteader you'll find these 31 homemade home products useful and worth trying for your homestead.
94. Make 54 Dollar Store Crafts For The Homestead
Even in a homestead setting we still love to decorate. And what we love best is having decorations that won't hurt our wallet. Here we've got 54 dollar store crafts for the homestead you must try to invest your creativity on.
95. Get Rid of Flies Naturally
Getting rid of flies is a must, but it should done the natural way. These 9 natural ways to get rid of flies are doable, and I bet you got what you need ready in your homestead.
96. Make All-Natural Mosquito Repellant
Why settle for a mosquito repellant you can buy commercially when your homestead is full of Mother Nature’s gift to fighting off the mosquito? If you don’t have these plants available better think again and start growing them in your homestead now.
Natural Beauty Homesteading Hacks:
97. Get Rid Of Your Dark Under Eye Circles
If you have trouble sleeping, you'll definitely have some ugly bags under your eyes. Even as a simple homesteader that's something we don't want to keep, so take a look at these 21 home remedies for dark under eye circles and choose which will suit you best, mine is the raw potato.
98. Get Rid of Dandruff Once and For All
If you or a member of your family is suffering from the itchiness of dandruff, then try one of these 5 natural ways to get rid of dandruff and be free from it once and for all.
99. Do Your Own Highlights At Home
Highlighting your hair definitely helps hide your age, however, commercial medicine have some little secrets that can be harmful to you. Since we love all natural beauty hacks, here are DIY natural highlights you can do at home.
100. Make Your Own Deodorant
Body odor, embarrassing! DIY deodorant is effective, good for you and for the environment. There's no way you should pass on this DIY deodorant homemade recipe.
101. Indulge In A Sugar Scrub
Dreaming of that smooth, soft, glowing healthy skin? Well, I got this homemade sugar scrub recipe that’s amazingly helpful for my aging skin. Never again that you’ll wake up with a dry as sand skin.
102. Make Your Own Lotion Bars
Lotion bars are something to add to have an amazing luxurious bath, however, it can cost an arm and leg. If you want the heavenly bath on a budget this homemade lotion bars recipe is your baby.
103. Enhance Your Bath Experience With Bath Bombs
Here's another bath hack that I really enjoy making here in my homestead. Unlimited possibilities for customization. Play and explore when making DIY bath bombs so you can always have an unforgettable bath experience.
104. Calm Down With Lavender Lotion
Lavender is a natural scent that has anti-anxiety properties perfect for relaxation, so a calming lavender lotion is totally perfect to lather on before you go to bed. Plus making your own lotion eradicate the risk of all types of unknown and harmful chemicals commercial lotion has, making it is worth the effort.
105. Care For Your Skin Right At Home
Our skin is our protection. We, of course, want what best for it. So check out the best homemade skin care recipes and start taking care of your skin naturally.
106. Use Charcoal And Mint For Your Lavender Soap
I was really glad when I found this homemade lavender soap recipe with charcoal and mint. I get to discover a new technique in making soap, dancing funnel technique. It's very amazing, after seeing my finish product, I was like oh, I can't use it, it was so beautiful. But then, I can't pass having the benefits of lavender, charcoal, and mint in my skin. You should try this!
107. Use Coconut Oil For Baby Lotion
I miss having a cute baby around my homestead. When I was raising my children, all I got for them are effective and safe homemade products. I don't want to risk the safety of my kids, if you too, then you must check out these 10 homemade baby products to make naturally.
108. Go All-Natural With Your Makeover
If you want a total natural makeover and you’ve got honey readily available in your homestead. Then, all you’ve got to do is make use of these 11 DIY beauty tips with honey and you’ll have the makeover you’ve been dreaming about.
Still got time for one more homestead hack? Check out this video from Discovery:
That’s it for now, my fellow homesteaders! There are lots and lots of homesteading hacks you can practice that will surely help to make your homestead better. I hope these 106 homesteading hacks I’ve compiled for you will save you time and hard work. If you are just getting started, I hope you gain some insight and a head start to make your homesteading successful.
Which of these homesteading hacks will you apply in your homestead? Let us know how it went in the comments below.
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Bees. If a bee keeper needs a place to store hives, the keeper will typically pay you in honey (way more than you would probably want). We use honey where many people use sugar, so it saves us some cash there and it never bothers us to have the hives. .