Building a Wind-Powered Water Pump for Efficient Irrigation
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by Survival Jack
6d ago
Embracing renewable energy on the homestead, particularly wind power, can revolutionize your irrigation system. This comprehensive guide will walk you through designing a wind-powered water pump, a sustainable solution for your irrigation needs. By harnessing the wind, you can efficiently water your crops, reduce energy costs, and contribute to environmental conservation. The Basics of Wind-Powered Irrigation Understanding how a wind-powered water pump works is the first step. Unlike electric pumps, these systems use the mechanical energy generated by wind turning the blades of a windmill. Th ..read more
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Homestead Automation: Work Smarter
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by Survival Jack
1M ago
Homesteading is a dream come true for many, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple or easy. For a homestead to succeed, you have to invest a lot of time and energy. That’s why it is important to consider automating as much as possible! When we discuss homestead automation, we’re talking about doing whatever you can to automate things that will make your life easier, cut your chore time in half, and aid you in remembering to do something. Today, homestead automation tends to involve smart features or using “the Internet of things” to control the homestead. However, homestead automation can also ..read more
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Homestead Financial Planning for the New Year
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by Survival Jack
2M ago
Homesteading offers a more free way to live. You are more self-sufficient and less dependent. But, if you don’t do any homestead financial planning, you may not feel as free as you’d like. If you aren’t careful, your homesteading dreams could lead you into debt instead of freedom. The best way to avoid debt and to better your situation is to do a little homestead financial planning at the start of the new year. Homestead financial planning includes the following steps. Review and Reflect Before you start making any plans for how to save or spend money in the new year, take some time to pause ..read more
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16 Ways to Repurpose Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
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by Survival Jane
3M ago
Homesteaders know the benefits of reusing and repurposing items around the house. Scraps go in the compost pile or fed to the chickens. Old newspapers can be used as mulch for the garden. But too many of us often toss the Christmas tree immediately after the holidays.  Each year, a majority of the 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold in the United States end up in landfills after the holidays.    There are far better options for your tree after the holidays are over. Check out this list of 16 ways to repurpose your Christmas tree on the homestead.  1. Compos ..read more
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Veggie Seeds to Sow in Winter
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by Survival Jane
3M ago
Winter doesn’t sound like the ideal time for gardening, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.  There are several different veggies to sow in January that will get you ahead come spring. Best of all, you don’t even have to brave the cold weather; you can get some seeds started indoors! Keep reading for the best veggie seeds to sow in winter.  First, Know Your Growing Zone For the most part, when we say you can sow in winter months, we are referring to those who live in areas of the country with true winters. Those who call Florida “home” will have a different growing season tha ..read more
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How Much Land Do You Really Need to Homestead?
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by Survival Jack
3M ago
Many people will tell you that 5 acres is the ideal space required for a homestead. In reality, there are no set space requirements for homesteading. Homesteads come in all shapes and sizes.  Here’s the thing – homesteading is a lifestyle.  You can be a homesteader no matter how little or how much space you have because homesteading is simply striving for self-sufficiency. No one wakes up one day and is completely self-sufficient. They decide they want to be more self-sufficient, and they take steps until they reach complete self-sufficiency. Most homesteaders will not be completely ..read more
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Never Buy These 20 Items Again [DIY Hacks]
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by Survival Jane
4M ago
There are many things we routinely buy that we don’t really need. Not to mention that we buy way too many things we can easily make ourselves—and for a lot less money.  Not only do you save money when you make things yourself, but you also get to create items designed specially for you.  Don’t like that flavor? Use your knowledge to adjust your sauce to make it agreeable to your taste buds. Plus, you’ll know exactly what’s in each item you make. We often avoid DIY because it seems easier and more convenient to buy something. But this isn’t always true. When we learn a new skill ..read more
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15 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets That Don’t Require Electricity
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by Survival Jane
4M ago
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and you want to keep it running smoothly whether or not you have electricity. Our great-grandparents would be amazed by the modern conveniences and technologies that have overtaken today’s kitchens. Not that there is anything wrong with making cooking a little easier, of course. I, for one, nearly cried tears of joy when I received my KitchenAid Stand-Up Mixer as a Christmas gift. I use it constantly. I will also be the first to admit that I probably rely on it too much. Fortunately, my grandmother taught me how to get around a basic kitchen—one without mo ..read more
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Homestead Brewing: Craft Your Own Beer, Wine, and Mead
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by Survival Jack
4M ago
Want to be more self-sufficient as a homesteader? Consider homestead brewing. Even if you don’t enjoy alcoholic beverages, it is still helpful to know the basics of homestead brewing. Because, if things get bad enough, you can always use your homestead beer, wine, or mead for bartering. For those who do enjoy alcohol, you can play around with homestead brewing until you master a recipe just for your unique tastes.  In addition to making beverages according to your tastes, you can save a good amount of money homestead brewing instead of buying brews from the store. It’s relatively inexpens ..read more
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How to Make Your Own DIY Chicken Feeder
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by Survival Jack
5M ago
If you have chickens on the homestead, you need a DIY chicken feeder.  Not only will it save you time and energy, but it will also ensure your flock is fed well—an important factor considering egg-laying chickens should have constant access to feed. Without an automated chicken feeder, you’ll be forced to constantly make sure there is enough feed for your chickens. This can mean making several trips a day to the coop to check and refill feed.  Plus, chicken feeders keep the feed within the feeder instead of spreading it all over the ground, which results in wasted feed and potential ..read more
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