Choosing Your Land There is nothing as important to a homestead as its land. If you are shopping for that perfect homestead parcel, make sure you take the time to do your …
Sources of Water on the Homestead
Water on the Homestead Land is very important for a new homestead, but so is water. You are going to need sources of water for your own family (drinking, bathing, etc.) and …
Why Homestead? Considerations for Homesteading
Making the Decision This should be your first consideration. Why are you even thinking about getting into homesteading to begin with? Be honest with yourself when figuring …
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Homesteading: How to Form an Action Plan
How to Form an Action Plan So you've been doing your research and have been looking into all the areas that you think you need to know about before getting out onto your own …
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Perception vs.Truth of Homesteading
Because many people today live a "city" life before starting to homestead, they really don't have too much personal experience with it before they begin. That means they are making …
Who Are the Homesteaders?
So you might be wondering what kind of person decides to get back to the land and shoulder their own food responsibilities. In a historical sense, the term was originally used …
Financial Planning for Preppers 101
Financial Planning for Preppers 101 While it can't be foretold with absolute certainty what lies ahead of us on the other side of major catastrophe, one thing we can count on is …
Homesteading 101
What is Homesteading? In this age of high-technology and instant information, the idea of taking life a little more slowly is starting to gain some traction with people who are …