Best Tools for Starting a Homestead: The right tools make homesteading significantly easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. The wrong tools or worse, cheap tools that break when you need them most waste money and time you cannot afford. This guide covers the essential tools for starting a homestead in 2026, organised by priority, with…
Rainwater harvesting laws by state: Rainwater harvesting is one of the most practical and sustainable systems a homesteader can install. Collecting rain from your roof and storing it for garden irrigation, livestock watering, or household use dramatically reduces your water bills and gives you a reliable water supply independent of municipal systems or well pumps….
How to Raise Goats for Beginners — Breeds, Feed, Housing & Health Goats are one of the most versatile and rewarding animals a homesteader can raise. They produce milk, meat, and fibre. They are intelligent, entertaining, and form strong bonds with their owners. They also eat almost anything which is both an advantage and something…
How to Set Up Off-Grid Solar for Beginners — Complete 2026 Guide Going off-grid with solar power is one of the most transformative steps a homesteader can take. It eliminates your electricity bill permanently, makes you immune to grid outages, and — once installed — provides free energy for decades. The challenge is knowing where…
