Homesteading Articles
Essential Oils for Bees
Beehives can face various risks. Instead of using chemical treatments which can be stored in the wax, try choosing a natural option—essential oils.
Choosing the Right Dog for Your Homestead or Farm
Wondering what breed of dog is the best your home or homestead? Sherri Lyons shares some tips on how to choose the right dog for your family.
How to Make Horse Reins out of Rope
Have you considered making your own rope horse reins at some point? Jan Hatchett gives step-by-step instructions on how to create these for Western-style reins to use on a large frame American Quarter Horse.
A Deed Most Fowl
Chickens were dropping one by one. Could the innocent-looking dame be the murderess?
The Benefit of Owning Horses
Considering buying a horse your homestead, farm, or ranch? Take a look at some of the benefits of owning one.
Protect Your Family from Snakes on the Homestead
Because snakes are a fact of life on her homestead, Jaimie has developed some strategies for getting rid of them.
Homesteader Lessons and Why I Don’t Call it Failure
Being a homesteader can be tough! Having to create everything from scratch that your family needs to survive can be daunting, especially when your hard work is met with failure. Find out why Esther Emery of YouTube’s hit “Fouch Family Off Grid” believes building an independent life is still worth the struggle.
8 Ways to Prepare for a Tornado
Start preparing today so your family won’t be caught unprepared for a tornado.
All Natural Pest Control with Backyard Chickens
Looking for an all natural pest control? If you already have backyard chickens for meat or eggs, why not let them pull double duty and help eliminate bugs? In this article, author Charley Cooke explains why chickens are the perfect all natural pest control, whether they are free range or confined. Read to get started!
Compostable 101, a How-to Guide and the Benefits of Composting
Are you ready to start composting, but don’t know where to begin? In this article, we walk you through the right compostable items, choosing a compost container, and properly maintaining your DIY compost pile. Read on to start experiencing the many benefits of composting!