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What Is Homesteading?
A plain-spoken look at the modern homestead life and where to begin.
Read the guide →9 Small Steps to a Backyard Homestead
Practical first projects you can start this season.
Read the guide →No Land, Little Money? Start Anyway
How to homestead wherever you live, on whatever you have.
Read the guide →9 Common Mistakes New Homesteaders Make
Learn from the usual missteps before you make them.
Read the guide →Stocking a Homestead Pantry
Eat well all winter with a pantry that actually gets used.
Read the guide →Homesteading
Land skills, livestock basics, and everyday self-reliance.
DIY & Repairs
Fix it yourself — tools, builds, and practical repairs.
Food Preservation
Canning, drying, fermenting, and storing the harvest.
Gardening
Grow food that feeds your family season after season.
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How to Care for Wooden Tool Handles: Sanding, Oiling, and Replacing
Discover how to care for wooden tool handles by sanding, oiling, and replacing them to ensure safety and…
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Gilmour Round Soaker Hose (25 ft) Review: Simple Root-Zone Watering for Raised Beds and Rows
An honest look at the Gilmour 25 ft round soaker hose: how it waters, timer use, homestead bed…
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MySoil Soil Test Kit Review: Mail-In Lab Results and a Clear Plan for Your Garden Soil
An honest look at the MySoil mail-in soil test kit: how it works, what the lab report covers,…
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Homestead Insurance Basics: Protect Your Buildings and Animals
Navigate the complexities of insuring your homestead by understanding key coverage aspects for outbuildings and livestock.
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Burpee SuperSeed 36-Cell Seed Starting Tray Review: Reusable Silicone Cells for Easy Transplants
An honest look at the Burpee SuperSeed 36-cell seed starting tray: the pop-out silicone cells, the watering tray,…
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12 Skills Every Homesteader Should Learn (and How to Start Each One)
Land and tools matter, but skills are what make a homestead work. Here are 12 practical skills worth…
Read moreHomestead Gear picks
Tools and supplies we have reviewed for real homestead use.
Gilmour Round Soaker Hose (25 ft) Review: Simple Root-Zone Watering for Raised Beds and Rows
MySoil Soil Test Kit Review: Mail-In Lab Results and a Clear Plan for Your Garden Soil
Burpee SuperSeed 36-Cell Seed Starting Tray Review: Reusable Silicone Cells for Easy Transplants
First Aid Only 298-Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit Review: A Budget Kit for the House, Truck and Barn
Amazon Basics 65-Piece Home Repair Tool Kit Review: A Budget Grab-and-Go Kit for House, Truck and Camper
Fiskars Ergo Garden Trowel Review: A Light, Comfortable Hand Trowel for Beds, Pots and Transplants
Audio Tips
Quick listen-while-you-work tips from Bob Moore.
Don’t Start Too Big
Learn Your Land First
Start Your Garden Smaller
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