When we first started homesteading, we made a lot of decisions with more confidence than experience—and paid for it later. It’s part of the process, but looking back, there are definitely a few things I wish we’d done differently from the start. Most people don’t talk about the parts they regret until they’ve already learned…
When we first got into homesteading, we were full of plans and way too confident about our budget. Turns out, it’s really easy to make expensive mistakes when you’re learning as you go—especially if you’re juggling animals, gardens, buildings, and a million other things at once. Some lessons are worth learning firsthand, but others will…
When we built our first coop, we thought we had everything figured out—until the first big rain turned the run into a swamp and a raccoon found its way in a week later. It’s one of those things you learn real fast: what looks good on paper doesn’t always work when you’ve got actual chickens…
If you’ve got livestock, you’ve dealt with your fair share of problems—sick animals, pesky flies, bloat, you name it. And if there’s one thing you learn fast, it’s that not every issue needs an expensive fix or a last-minute trip to the feed store. A lot of the time, the best solutions are the simple…
When you’re living the homestead life, you need a vehicle that can do more than just get you from point A to B. You need something tough, reliable, and easy on the wallet. Whether it’s hauling feed, pulling trailers, or crawling through muddy backroads, a good 4×4 makes the job a whole lot easier. Here…
If you’re raising chickens, ducks, goats, or anything else with a heartbeat, you already know predators show up fast — and usually at the worst times. Raccoons, coyotes, foxes, stray dogs, even bobcats — they’re all a real threat. Having the right gun ready can make the difference between protecting your animals or losing them….
Raising chickens doesn’t have to drain your wallet, but it’s easy to blow cash on stuff you don’t actually need. Between Pinterest-perfect coops and overpriced accessories, a lot of people spend more time shopping than actually caring for their birds. Chickens are simple animals. Give them the basics, and they’ll thrive. But cut corners in…
A quarter acre might not sound like much, but you can raise a surprising amount of food on it if you use the space right. You don’t need 40 acres and a tractor to start homesteading—what matters more is how you plan, rotate, and manage what you’ve got. Whether you’re working with a big backyard…
You don’t need acres of pasture or a backyard full of chickens to start homesteading. A lot of the most useful skills can be learned right in your kitchen or on a windowsill. If you’re stuck in an apartment or just don’t have land yet, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get started….
If you’re working a few acres, you don’t need a giant machine taking up half your land. A good compact tractor can handle everything from mowing and tilling to hauling firewood without feeling like you’re driving a tank. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your setup, here’s a list of compact tractors…