Want to get off the grid? Solar power is totally renewable and is a great way to save tons of money on your electricity bills throughout the year.
Homestead and Survival has gathered up 15 awesome DIY plans to make your very own solar water heater!
25 Genius Pallet Projects To Make For The Homestead
November 30, 2015 by
Pallets are an incredibly versatile material that DIYers are in love with! You can pick these beauties up for free, and then use them to create anything from garden shelving to tables, bookcases, and even beds!
Learn how to utilize this golden resource with these projects from Homestead and Survival!
25 Genius Pallet Projects To Make For The Homestead
How To Move Off Grid Now For $10k
November 30, 2015 by
If you’re ready to make the switch to self-sufficient living, chances are, you’re raring to go! There are a lot of preparations needed for you to get ready to really and totally get off the grid, but if you’re feeling impatient, there are ways to expedite the process.
Check out Off Grid World’s guide to getting off the grid (totally) right now for $10k!
How To Move Off Grid Now For $10k
22 Chicken Approved Inexpensive Nesting Boxes
November 25, 2015 by
Got chickens? To get the best eggs, you will need to provide your hens with proper nesting boxes.
Check out Homestead & Survival’s list of awesome nesting boxes that are chicken approved!
22 Chicken Approved Inexpensive Nesting Boxes
17 DIY Root Cellars For The Homestead
November 24, 2015 by
Root cellars are a great way to store your root vegetables like carrots and potatoes, but building one that’s the right size can be a challenge.
Learn how to find and build the right root cellar for your family at Homestead & Survival!
17 DIY Root Cellars For The Homestead
10 Things About Raising Chickens You Won’t Learn In Books
November 24, 2015 by
If you’re considering raising chickens, you’ll want to do your homework. And that means reading an awful lot of books.
However, there are a few things you won’t learn from a book, but you can learn those from more experienced homesteaders! Learn more at Homestead & Survival!
10 Things About Raising Chickens You Won’t Read In Books
15 Living Privacy Fences To Keep Out Nosy Neighbors
November 23, 2015 by
The best way to get privacy on your property is to add a fence, but fences that are tall enough to be real privacy fences aren’t very attractive.
Learn how to create your very own living privacy fence–a great way to add life and color to your backyard. Check out the ideas at Homestead & Survival!
15 Living Privacy Fences
30 Brilliant Ways To Use Five Gallon Buckets On The Homestead
November 23, 2015 by
Five gallon buckets are a really versatile material for DIYs. You can turn them into planters, stools, an AC unit, or even a portable restroom!
Check out more than two dozen amazing ways to use five gallon buckets at Homestead and Survival!
30 Brilliant Ways To Use Five Gallon Buckets On The Homestead
10 Pallet Projects For The Homestead
November 23, 2015 by
Pallets are one of the most popular project materials out there, and that’s probably because you can build basically anything out of a pallet.
Learn how to make 10 great projects out of pallets at Homestead & Survival!
10 Pallet Projects For The Homestead
15 Chicken Breeds for a Colorful Egg Basket
November 13, 2015 by
If you want to collect a rainbow of egg colors in your basket every morning, check out a few of these breeds and the colorful eggs that they lay without the need for dyes!
This list ranges from beautiful blue eggs laid by Ameraucanas to dark chocolate brown eggs laid by Welsummers and plenty of colors in-between. There are multiple breeds to choose from for each color and even breeders and supplies that you can get them from. Check out the whole list on Backyard Poultry Mag to see what options there are!
