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 […]

Part of what makes people fall in love with a homestead is the ability to care for themselves and their land. A special kind of pride comes along with caring for plants, animals and people. When you’re not out multi-tasking around your homestead, you’ve probably noticed little things here and there that need to get […]

Owning a homestead is a lifelong dream for many people. There’s freedom in running a farm, growing your own food or just living alongside your own land. At the same time, homesteads come with some unexpected costs that may tighten your budget. Since homesteads are typically large, your energy bill may have soared to heights […]

There are numerous ways to approach air purification, so choose options to suit your living situation and your family’s needs.Check this blog for six simple ways to improve air quality

The decision to live off the grid signifies freedom and peace for many who make the leap to live autonomously. But, this choice also comes with a few challenges that require strategic thinking — and lighting is no exception.

Environmental enthusiasts love using solar energy to reduce their impact on the planet. But those looking to pinch their pennies have their own reasons to love solar-powered energy, too. Switching to solar energy in the home is beneficial for both the environment and homeowners. But, some may worry that the upfront cost of panels and […]