Episodes
Do you want to start Homesteading but you don't have any money to buy land? DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU! In just 1 month we found over 1,000 Acres of land that we could start homesteading on with NO MONEY EXCHANGED! In this episode we share 3 ways to find land to homestead on without spending a dime on it, and we also share 3 warnings with you if you decide to go this route to start homesteading. Pioneers YURT Podcast Become a Pioneer Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/04/24
You CAN start Homesteading with NO MONEY! How do I know? We did!  When we started Homesteading 15 years ago, I was a construction worker and K was a SAHM. Trust me, we had no extra money! Using what I call the MINT Method, overtime we were able to start and grow a homestead life, and it led us to some amazing opportunities… If you want to start homesteading with NO money, you can!  We are going to talk about how, and I have a Warning for you at the end… so stay tuned. BECOME A HOMESTEADY...
Published 10/28/24
15 years ago, when we started homesteading, it was really hard! Unfortunately, over the last decade, it has only become more and more difficult to start homesteading. There are 3 major problems you will face if you decide to start homesteading. Learn what they are, and how to overcome them in this episode of the Homesteady Podcast. BECOME A HOMESTEADY PIONEER https://www.thisishomesteady.com/quick-question-pioneer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/18/24
After traveling to a nicer, bigger off grid cabin, we still face the reality that we are not tough off gridders... Is this the right life choice for us? Find out in the latest episode of the Alaska Off Grid Challenge PIONEER'S Extended Interview with Matt CLICK HERE TO BECOME A PIONEER Grecell Power Station (we we're given our unit for free (transparency) to test out and try, and we were glad we had it! It was super useful) Checkout Matt's Channel Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 08/17/24
We believed something about off grid life that turned out to be a lie. What was it? And why did we leave the cabin? Find out in the latest episode of the Alaska Off Grid Challenge DISCOUNT LINK TO OUPES SOLAR CHARGER OUPES official website 5% OFF CODE: Homesteady PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LIVING OFF GRID IN ALASKA Jon Crocker's Book PIONEERS FULL LENGTH INTERVIEW with JON BECOME A PIONEER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/10/24
We are not even a full week into our Alaska Off Grid Challenge, and something happens that brings us to a breaking point! Do we quit? Leave Alaska and head back to the grid? Watch and find out! Helpful Links (some are affiliate links) Pioneer Version of the Interview with Jon Crocker Become a Pioneer Jons Book - A Practical Guide to Off-grid Living in Alaska Joolca Water System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/08/24
I did an interview with the Fearless Podcast, talking about our journey to homesteading, and our ups and downs along the way! CLICK HERE to listen to it! Or CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/25/24
What does K and the Kids think of the Alaska Off-grid Cabin? What do we do the first day on the property as a family? Don't miss out on the action! Become a Pioneer and join our live streaming viewing party to watch this episode together and get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights. Click here to become a Homesteady Pioneer and enjoy a year of membership with four months free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/10/24
Welcome back to the Alaska Off-Grid Challenge! In episode 2, we take you on our journey as we arrive at our remote off-grid cabin deep in the wilderness of Alaska. Follow our adventure as we share our first impressions, the challenges we face, and the preparations we make before K and the kids arrive. From setting up a hot water system to installing electric fencing, we're getting ready for a summer of off-grid living. Don't miss out on the action! CLICK HERE TO Become a Pioneer and join our...
Published 11/20/23
Wile you are waiting for the next episodes in the Alaska Off Grid Challenge to come out... I had the pleasure of being a guest on Jill Winger's show Old Fashioned on Purpose We covered some real hot button topics.. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/07/23
🚗 Join us on an Epic Journey from Pennsylvania to Alaska! 🏞️ In this thrilling episode of the Alaska Off-Grid Challenge, we embark on an unforgettable road trip from Pennsylvania to the untamed wilderness of Alaska. Our mission? To live entirely off the grid in a remote cabin. But before we dive into our off-grid adventure, we must take you along for the ride, filled with road mishaps, grizzly bear encounters, and unexpected twists! Pioneers... CLICK HERE to watch the next episode in the...
Published 09/27/23
Okay, I think I'm just going to lead with the headline: "We're Going to Alaska." This isn't a joke. Kay, the kids, and I are going to Alaska this summer. To understand why, let's rewind back to last summer when we announced that we were going to build an off-grid home on a property called Sunny Mountain... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/19/23
There are 3 Things you need to grow on your homestead if you want to be more Self Sufficient, and a few other things you should NOT Grow.. why? I'm guessing you are not a full time farmer. Your growing time is limited. SO instead of trying to grow everything, focus on growing the most productive things… How do we know what the most productive things to grow are? We found over 100 homesteaders who were growing around 75% of their food. What are they growing? More importantly, what are they...
Published 06/05/23
So… you want to stop shopping at the grocery store? You want to be more self-sufficient? Yep. us too. However, in today’s world, achieving this goal is far from easy. We don’t live in Pioneer times anymore, there’s no Homestead Act which gets us free land, we have insurance and taxes to pay, not to mention most of us drive cars… not cattle. This has led many people to wonder if true self-sufficiency is possible. Can you be 100% self sufficient as a homesteader? If no, what % should you shoot...
Published 05/08/23
Are you ready to hear the saddest statistic we may have ever shared here at Homesteady? 90% of goat owners report having a goat die, for a reason other than old age. That means most of us who own goats are going to experience some really heartbreaking death at some point in our goat journey. The sad truth is, although they're super cute, they can be really hard to keep alive. That's why we talked to Deborah Neiman, the author of Raising Goats Naturally and Goats Giving Birth all about these...
Published 04/25/23
The average new home today costs somewhere between $200,000 and $400,000 to build. What if there was a better way...? What if you could build your house out of materials that people were throwing away? Free materials, and a building method that was DIY friendly... This is exactly why Annie and Jay built themselves an Earthship. What is an Earthship? An Earthship is a type of sustainable, passive solar home that is made of natural and recycled materials. The design emphasizes self-sufficiency,...
Published 02/09/23
Yurts are an amazing portable and cost effective home that you can build and be move into in just a few weeks! But nothing is perfect... In this interview with Paul from Nomad Shelter we cover the Pros and Cons of the yurt to try to figure out if a yurt is right for you and your family on your homestead! Checkout Nomad Shelter All the Yurt Footage from Nomad Shelter Youtube Channel  Pioneer Version of this Podcast Can be found in the Pioneer Library Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 01/17/23
Today Kerry from  @Homesteadhow  shares HOW his family make a living full time from their homestead! Checkout Kerry's Channel MAKE MONEY HOMESTEADING COURSE - https://www.thisishomesteady.com/time-make-money-homesteading-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/28/22
You got some property... NOW WHAT?  If you are planning on building a homestead from scratch, maybe even an off grid home, eventually you will need to choose a spot to put your house.  How do you choose the best spot to place your home? Don't make a costly mistake, in this episode Logan Parker from Heirloom Builders joins us to talk about how to choose the best location on your property for your home.  LISTEN TO THE PIONEER VERSION HERE BECOME A PIONEER HERE Checkout Logan's WEBSITE , his...
Published 12/05/22
Do you want to start a homestead? Need a home you can afford? In this episode of the Homesteady #podcast we share 7 DIY CHEAP housing options homesteaders can use to get started sooner on their homestead!  #tinyhome #barndominium #homestead  This Episode of Homesteady is brought to you by KUJO YARDWEAR - Work shoes, pants and more! Checkout kujo.com for all your yard wear and use coupon code "homesteady" for a 10% discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/21/22
SOOO MANY PEOPLE DON'T START HOMESTEADING because they don't have land!  Are you looking for cheap land to get started with?  Learn 3 ways to find cheap homestead land in this episode!  This Episode of Homesteady is brought to you by LAUREL MOUNTAIN SOAP - All Natural Homemade Soaps and Skin Products made from Goat Milk! Tim and Jocelyn started making soap for their baby, and grew that hobby into a business! Try their lotion bars during the dry winter months! Use coupon code "homesteady" for...
Published 10/31/22
This Episode of Homesteady is brought to you by KUJO YARDWEAR - Work shoes, pants and more! Checkout kujo.com for all your yard wear and use coupon code "homesteady" for a 10% discount! It is TRUE! We are leaving our farm... WHY? Find out in this episode of the Podcast. Checkout THESE YOUTUBE VIDEOS for MORE INFO We are LEAVING THE HOMESTEAD 7 Things we will DO DIFFERENT at our NEXT HOMESTEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/10/22
This Episode of Homesteady is brought to you by KUJO YARDWEAR - Work shoes, pants and more! Checkout kujo.com for all your yard wear and use coupon code "homesteady" for a 10% discount! LAUREL MOUNTAIN SOAP - All Natural Homemade Soaps and Skin Products made from Goat Milk! Tim and Jocelyn started making soap for their baby, and grew that hobby into a business! Try their Jewel Weed Soap and Salve for Poison Ivy Relief ! laurelmountainsoaps.com Use coupon code "JEWEL10" for 10% off! Public...
Published 09/16/22
John Pugliano from the Wealthsteading Podcast joins us to explain how to build wealth from our homesteads Wealthsteading TV Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnPuglianoWEALTHSTEADING Podcast - https://www.wealthsteading.com/ CHECKOUT SARAH ROWE'S PODCAST CLICK HERE TO listen to the Episode I WAS ON Robyn from CHEESE FROM SCRATCH'S MILKMAID SOCIETY PIONEER DISCOUNT HERE CLICK HERE FOR COOLBOT GIVEAWAY and VIDEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/26/22