Homesteading Life

Homesteading articles about Life on the Homestead pertaining to homesteaders, family, farming, animal husbandry, history, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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The 4-Hour Homestead Workweek

I’m about to share a secret recipe for peace, tranquility, and income…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Paying Attention: The Most Important Skill on Your Homestead

In the grand scheme of acquiring, establishing, and running your homestead, you…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Crofting Life

A croft is a smallholding (a parcel of rural land under 10…

Magdalena Perks Magdalena Perks

Don’t Quit Your Day Job – Bringing Home the Bacon So You Can Afford to Feed the Pigs

Dreaming about living in the country is easy, even when you’re not…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Transitioning from City Life to Homestead Life: 4 Essential Steps

Are you looking for your next adventure? Are you in need of…

Jennifer Bell Jennifer Bell

Laws of Attraction and the Importance of a Good Sense of Humor on the Homestead

I recently read one of the more popular books regarding the Laws…

Sherrie Taylor Sherrie Taylor

Drawing a Circle in the Sand

The following is a true story.  Names have not been changed to…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Homesteading vs. Smallholding: Observations from Both Sides of the Pond

I am here to tell you about how homesteading in the United…

Katy Runacres Katy Runacres

Future Homesteading

What is the Future of Homesteading? I have to make the confession…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton

Staying Cool Without Air Conditioning on the Homestead

The cicadas are rasping out a mid-summer melody.  The air is still,…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Countdown to the Country: Ten Steps on the Road to Your Homestead

Bravo to those already on their own land, who are old hands…

Bonnie Lavigne Bonnie Lavigne

Do I Really Need a…? A List of Useful Equipment for New Homesteaders

Congratulations on your new land purchase and your decision to finally get…

Mark Chenail Mark Chenail

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