Reviews

Reviews of things Jessica Knowles from The 104 Homestead uses on her homestead. Get my honest thoughts on all the farm products.

"Homesteading is not defined by where someone lives, such as the city or the country, but by the lifestyle choices they make." - Homegrown & Handmade

Inspiring Homesteads

Homegrown & Handmade: Are you a homesteader?

Solar cooking is an energy-efficient, set-and-forget method of cooking. Learn how to get started and what to expect from your solar oven.

Real Food

Cooking With Help From the Sun {Solar Cooking}

How does the modern homesteader manage to balance everything that needs to be done? Amazing organization. Simple living doesn't have to be hard.

Homestead Living

Organization for Busy Homesteaders {Printables}

Some of my favorite homesteading books to get you inspired and start you on your homestead journey. These are my top 9 books to get you started.

Inspiring Homesteads

My Favorite Homesteading Books

Wooden clothespins on a cotton clothesline.

Homestead Living

Clothesline Efficiency: How to Dry Your Clothes Outside Like a Pro

The greatest thing about vermicomposting or composting with worms is that anyone is able to do it, regardless of how much space they have.

Backyard Garden

Why You Should Be Composting with Worms {Vermicomposting}

Find out what tools are essential in a homesteader's kitchen. Let's be honest. Simple living isn't always simple, but with these tools, it can be a bit easier.

Real Food

A Homesteader’s Kitchen Essentials