This category deals with setting up a homestead, designing systems, water concerns, waste concerns, layouts, and setups.
Smart Devices – Do They Really Belong on a Homestead? Homesteading and Tech Original post: January 4, 2026 / Last Updated: May 17, 2026 I embrace useful technology on the homestead. Instant access to information, safety features like overheat protection on solar chargers, digital photography for sharing on websites and social media, and reliable cell […]
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Stop Chasing Money: Why Self-Reliance is the Only Asset That Matters Homestead – General Info Original post: April 29, 2026/Last Updated: April 30, 2026 Feeling trapped on the “hamster wheel,” working two jobs just to stay in place? You aren’t alone. In this video, Bren breaks down the hidden costs of the traditional employee mindset that are
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Why Firewood Heat is the Best Choice on a Homestead Homestead Heating Original post: January 6, 2026/Revised: April 8, 2026 I’ve heated with firewood almost my entire life. Growing up, our home was always warmed by a wood stove, and after a brief detour in a college apartment that didn’t allow them, I’ve never looked
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Every Homesteader Needs a Journal – Here’s Why Homesteading-General information Original post: January 7, 2026 With the new year upon us, resolutions are in the air. If you’re looking for one that will pay dividends for decades, here’s mine: start (or keep) a homestead journal. I’ve been journaling for years – not the “Dear Diary”
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Eating and Living Seasonally on the Homestead Homestead Kitchen Original post: January 3, 2026 Today I want to talk about eating and living seasonally on the homestead. It’s January here in our borderline zone 5/6 area, and almost nothing is growing outside – maybe a few kale plants or other cool-weather crops if we’re lucky.
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New Year, New Resolutions, New Homesteaders, New Lifestyles Homesteading Life Original post: January 3, 2026 As we step into 2026, exciting new trends in homesteading are emerging. What was once a niche lifestyle is becoming a mainstream movement, fueled by a growing desire for self-sufficiency. Recent challenges – supply chain disruptions, shrinking disposable income, unreliable
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Perfect Floor Mat for at Your Homestead Doors Keep Your Floors Cleaner First published: May 10, 2024 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 You are always in and out around the homestead which means dirt is constantly being tracked into the home. Between dirt on shoes and dog paws, it gets hard to keep it under
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Homestead Zones – Balancing Energy Requirements with Homestead Activities Homestead Layouts Original post: August 31, 2023 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 When you begin to layout your homestead zones, keep your energy requirements in mind. Energy (both physical and non-physical, such as electricity) will be required at every homestead. The idea is to be as
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