When the seasons change, many homesteaders do their fall housecleaning and notice items needing maintenance. Performing routine tasks can help save money down the road by preventing small problems from escalating. Plus, you take pride in your investment and want it to look it’s best. If money is tight, how can you spruce up the […]

Do you have any traditions that are a necessary part of your homestead’s fall routine? If not, now’s the perfect time to prepare both your family and your surroundings for the chillier season that lies ahead.

Here are a few pieces of advice that will help you transition your home alongside the approaching colder weather with ease.

If you’re a homesteader, a natural disaster can rob you of not only your home, but also your livelihood if you live off the land. In the blink of an eye, everything you’ve worked for can wash away or go up in smoke. Preparing in advance can help you pick up the pieces should the unthinkable occur.

Discovering your familial past through ordinary objects will enrich your knowledge of the many who came before you. Open up that attic or dust off that trunk and see what you uncover.

Are you interested in buying a homestead in a historic district? Something unique, a style you can’t find anywhere else? Older properties are tempting, and a good investment can lead to significant future benefits. Whether you’ve bought the home or you’re still looking, discover what to do to protect your financial future.

Curb appeal isn’t just for the real estate market. If you plan to stay in your home, small renovations can attract new customers and add convenient improvements to better fit your lifestyle

If you want to show off your homestead, do it the right way. Find the appropriate equipment so you can take professional, share-worthy photos without hassle.

If sourced properly, seafood is one of the most sustainable proteins on the planet. By choosing to eat from sustainable sources, you can reduce the demand on wild fisheries and allow fish populations to grow.

If you live on a homestead, it’s probably safe to say you’re the do-it-yourself type of bride. This means homemade centerpieces, decorations, signage and invitations — maybe even a hand-sewn dress. But what about the flowers? Wedding bouquets are almost always purchased directly from a florist, even for DIY brides. But who says you can’t […]