Stories, Lessons & Practical Tips from the Homestead

Explore our blog for real-life insights and hard-earned lessons from our off-grid journey. From DIY projects to everyday challenges, each post is packed with hands-on advice and personal stories that bring homesteading to life.

Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into self-sufficiency, you’ll find helpful tips, relatable mishaps, and plenty of inspiration to fuel your own path toward independence.

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    August 27, 2014

    Easy DIY Toothpaste Recipe

    For the past few months, I have been experimenting with lots of DIY projects. One of my favorites, as well as the hubby’s, is our DIY toothpaste. I initially found the recipe on Pinterest but…

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    August 26, 2014

    Problem Solved – Adobe Bridge Cache Error

    Have you ever received the following Adobe Bridge cache error message? Bridge encountered a problem and is unable to read the cache. Please try purging the central cache in cache preferences to…

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    August 23, 2014

    Why I Built a DIY Home Battery Backup

    How do you cope with the power going out? While rearing two young boys with life-threatening allergies, the smallest things can become big problems. Let’s take losing power due to a summer…

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    August 22, 2014

    The first post

    This is a big step for most people. In fact, I would be willing to bet that coming up with the first blog post is one of the primary reasons people never…