Inspiring Homesteads

Do you think it's impossible to homestead where you live? These Inspiring Homesteads will show you the way. Each week we feature a new homesteader from across the globe. They will tell you how they do it. Get inspired with these Inspiring Homesteads.

When it comes to homestead improvements, you can end up a bit stumped as to what projects to tackle first. It all comes down to what your end goal is.

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

Original homesteaders left the comfort of their lives, looking for a better life. The desire for a better life is what ties them to us modern homesteaders.

My homestead is not a theme park, petting zoo, or quaint local tourist spot. It is my home. Here's the reasons why you can't just stop by unannounced.

Whether you are a backyard hobby homesteader or an avid homesteader on your journey to live off-grid, these are the top homesteading articles you want to be reading.

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.

Signs that you might be a homesteader. You might be a homesteader if...

My wife and I live an off-grid homestead lifestyle in Alaska because we prefer to live closer to nature, at a different pace from most of society.

Often you see bloggers glorifying homestead living. I mean... simple living. How hard can it be to live simply? Maybe harder than you may think.

Jenny lives on just shy of 1/2 acre on a suburban lot in upstate New York. She is the author of Hudman Honey Farm, a blog about her suburban homestead adventures.

It all started when we unplugged the television. That one small act began a journey towards self sufficiency. Amanda lives on two acres in Ontario, Canada.

Megan's uncle discovered he had a dream of homesteading and he was going to do whatever he could to make that dream a reality. He inspired Megan.

Angi refers to herself and her family as lazy homesteaders. And that is okay. Homesteading doesn't have to be all or nothing.

I'm not sure why, but we as a society have this need to label ourselves and others. Sometimes these labels are innocent. They describe to others where we stand.

An honest conversation about the struggles and discouragement of learning to homestead. It's not all rainbows and sunshine people!

Kelli and her husband are urban homesteaders living on 1/3 of an acre in Iowa. She is the author of homesteading site, The Sustainable Couple.

The essence of a homesteader is simplicity. Imagine the social ills that have simple & beautiful solutions when we live & work toward a simpler way of life.

April lives a homesteading life on 10 acres in N.E. Oregon. She is the author of Cold Creek Homestead and today she's going to share her homestead with us.

Heidi lives on 53 acres in West Virginia with her husband and two children. Today she is sharing her homesteading journey with us.

Teri lives on 10 acres in Missouri with her family of four. She is the writer of Homestead Honey and today she is sharing her homesteading journey with us.

Rhonda is a Southern farm girl transplanted to the wilderness of Northern Idaho. She lives there with her husband and adorable "pack" of dogs.

Whether you are a backyard hobby homesteader or an avid homesteader on your journey to live off-grid, these are the homesteading articles of 2014.

Wow, my homesteading and blogging anniversary has arrived. Both the blog and my homestead have come so far & it all started with a piece of paper.

Homesteading to me means raising and growing food as our ancestors did. Using and sourcing everything the way it was intended.

Many people are starting to turn to tiny houses to lower their impact on the environment and soften the blow of home-ownership on their wallets.

Two acres can be hard to homestead on, but Kristy and her community have turned pavement into gardens. Find out how Kristy homesteads on her two acres in Oregon.

I got an email the other day from a woman named Andrea who was featured here on Inspiring Homesteads back in June. Here's an amazing update from her.

Andrea won't let small spaces keep her from reaching her homesteading dream. With 1/6 acre she does more than most. Find out her big plans for her future.

Danielle lives on 5 acres in central Colorado with her husband, 2 boys, 2 dogs, 3 goats, 12 chickens, thousands of bees and a whole lot of gardens.

Holly and her family live on 17 acres in West Virginia. She shares simple ways to be more conscious about how we use our resources.

Julie believes homesteading is about being grateful for the gifts God has given us and using those gifts wisely.

Andrea is a single mom who has had many opportunities to give up on her dream. She's not going to let that happen though. She's determined to do well by her sons.

Homesteading gives me a sense of pride in taking care of what the good Lord has provided for us. Follow Tracy's story as she goes back to her roots.

When Christine says that she's a “homesteader”, she means something a little different than a lot of people would expect. She's a homesteader at heart.

Tessa has built up the feeling of community with her Seed Swap. She is making an amazing impact in her home and community. Get inspired by Tessa's story.

Kathryn and her family of six live on 1/10th of an acre in the city, but she doesn't let that stop her dream of homesteading.

Homesteading means creating a warm and peaceful haven for me and my family, trying to live off the land and become as self sufficient as possible.

Amber has managed to do amazing things with her rental property in N.C. She has the mindset of a homesteader and lofty goals for her future. Find out how she does it.

"Homesteading is about being more of a producer than a consumer at every level possible. I want to simplify everything." - Erin

Tanya is wife and mother of three. She lives on 55 acres in North Carolina. Tanya maintains over 32,000 square feet of gardens on her zone 7 property.

Homesteading to me means providing for my family instead of relying on mass distribution - be it the foods we eat or the products we use." - Jessica