Homestead basics
Where to start, and the everyday equipment that does not belong to any one system.
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Best Soap Making Supplies
Cold process soap is the gateway homestead skill. One bag of lye and a gallon of oil makes a year of hand soap. Here is everything you need to start.
Read the guideThe Homestead Planning Kit
Free printable worksheets for seasonal planning, food preservation, garden and seed records, poultry setup, rainwater, backup power, and tool maintenance. No email required.
Read the guideHomestead Starter Kit
An honest guide for beginning homesteaders. The gear that actually matters in year one, and the expensive mistakes to avoid until you know what you are doing.
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