Winter homestead

Winter is often described as a time for rest. For nature and for us. Even though we are resting, there are chores that need to get done to make sure the homestead continues to run smoothly during the winter months. Here are 20 winter homestead chores to make sure your homestead stays in tip top shape this winter.

Learn some homesteading skills to develop over the winter. Don't let winter get you down. Instead, learn how to appreciate the seasons and use them to the best of your ability.

Waiting for spring to come to the homestead? Here are seven winter projects to keep you busy while you wait for warmer weather.

As winter blankets the landscape in a shimmering coat of frost, homesteaders find themselves in a unique position to engage in projects that might have been set aside during the…

The hardest thing about homesteading? That's a tough question, with a whole lot of possible answers. But last week I told ya'll I think I can narrow it down to two aspects that are the most difficult for me. Today I'm discussing the second one. And boy does it cut this southern girl to the

Winter is definitely not a time to rest for the homesteader. There are dozens of things you can do, which we've outlined in a quick list.

One of the attributes of our homestead's successful and relatively smooth running is being prepared and planning in advance. This makes daily and seasonal tasks so much easier to do and manage. When winter has arrived in all its glory, some tasks need to be checked and done regularly to ensure that

When we think of homesteading, visions of backyard chickens, bountiful veggie gardens and jars of home-canned foods lining pantry shelves are usually the first things that come to mind. We think of pulling weeds and planting seeds; Of long, hot days gardening and farming livestock; Of evenings spent steaming up the kitchen windows while the

The weather outside is frightful, but don't put your homestead plans on hold. Try these winter activities for the apartment homestead!

With shorter days and fewer outdoor chores, there is more time to adventure into different things to do on the homestead during winter.