Expanding Your Home Outdoors Homesteading requires creativity and ingenuity. In the depths of winter, I often find myself dreaming of days and evenings enjoyed outside. On our homestead, we have discovered opportunities to expand our living spaces by creating private areas outdoors as well as creatively using outbuildings. Wintertime is the perfect time to plan […]

No matter where you live, the weather has the potential to cause damage to your home and property. When you use your land to grow crops or house livestock, you likely have more than one building to care for, which makes upkeep tedious and expensive. Before you grab your toolbox and head off to fix […]

There’s always something to do on a homestead. But with a light list of Saturday and Sunday to-dos, you might be wondering, “What else can I do this weekend?” We’re here to help — here are six projects to better your homestead, all of which you can complete in two days. 1. Add a Chicken […]

There are many perks to running a homestead, which is why so many people start their own each year. You get to eat eggs from your chicken coop or watch your crops grow in your field. Many homesteaders raise various animals as well, like sheep or cows. Alongside your farm animals, you might also have […]

When you experience the thrill of running a homestead, you want to show it off to the world. Maybe you just helped with the birth of the first calf on your land or completed your premier harvest season. Enjoy posting pictures and inviting people over to tour the grounds, but be aware that more land […]

After dreaming about owning your own homestead for so long, you’ve finally bought one. It has the home you want on the farm you love, where you can work from home by spending time with your land and animals. It’s empowering to love what you do, especially when you do it all from your own […]

New homeowners discover a lot when they purchase their first property. You might picture taking care of your lawn and decorating for the holidays. However, there’s a lot more to know. Before winter settles in, take the time to prepare your home for the cold weather. Some homeowners forgo this process and face preventable wintertime […]

Your homestead’s appearance is the first thing people notice when they approach your property. If the original architect made a design choice that doesn’t work, the entire look of the house falls apart. Front doors are a critical aspect of homestead design that often gets ignored — but the style you choose for this entry […]

For many, the cold season signals new work patterns and a shift in one’s daily routine. While you may have spent your days outside cultivating crops and caring for your land during the summer, the change in weather brings quite a few changes with it. Fortunately, a drop in temperature doesn’t have to mean a […]

Some people are born with a green thumb. For others, gardening requires a bit of research and practice. Fortunately, homesteading prepares you for a life of self-sufficiency that will one day turn gardening into second nature. Whether you’re interested in getting started or want to learn cultivation tips and tricks, here’s a look at the […]