The Vergo Pallet Buster Deck Wrecker is a heavy-duty tool designed for breaking down pallets and decks quickly and easily. It features a sturdy steel construction, with a long handle for leverage, and an extended fork that is able to pry apart even the tightest pallet boards. Why You Might Want A Pallet Buster Tool…
Harvesting rainwater is an excellent practice for any homestead, but rainwater collection systems aren't without problems. However, there are many solutions to the common issues. 1. Algae Buildup In Water Catchment Here are some steps to address algae buildup in a water catchment system: Increase water circulation Algae thrive in still, warm water. Increasing water…
"The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country" by Peter Bane is a comprehensive guide to permaculture design and living. The book provides a thorough overview of permaculture principles and practices, including soil preparation, water management, plant selection, and animal husbandry. Bane also covers the social and economic aspects of permaculture, such as community…
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold has a conversation with Ryan Steva, a homesteading consultant, about considering tradeoffs in homestead evaluation and design. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 187 – February 1, 2023 Listen To The Podcast About Ryan Ryan grew up in rural Wisconsin and figured out from a young age…
If you start seedlings, raise small livestock, need to control the heating temperature on just about anything, then you need the Inkbird ITC-306T Pre-wired Electronic Heating Temperature Controller and Digital Timer Controller. I have found this tool to be invaluable on my homestead. A Simple Explanation Of What It Does In layman's terms, the Inkbird…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About The Basics Of Growing Onions On Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 186 – January 26, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Growing Onions on the Homestead: A Guide for Successful Harvests In this beginner's guide, hosts Harold Thornbro and Rachel Jamison…
Growing more food on less land, with more people involved, is an excellent way to bring people together from different regions all over the world and to also learn about how we can grow our food in a way that restores our health and also the health of the landscape. Permaculture is a holistic design…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About 21 Useful Backyard Build Projects For Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 184 – January 19, 2023 Listen To The Podcast 21 Useful Backyard Build Projects for Your Homestead Introduction Welcome to the Modern Homesteading Podcast with hosts Harold Thornbro and…
With warm weather right around the corner, many people consider planting their own garden to grow and nurture during the warmer months. While many plants can be bought in stores, it can be just as fun, if not more rewarding, and certainly cheaper to plant your seeds from scratch and grow them yourself. Planting seeds can…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For Some Of The Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 182 – January 12, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Where To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your…
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Insects That Can Be Farmed To Feed Your Small Livestock And Cut Feed Costs. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 181 – January 9, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Exploring Alternative Livestock Feed: Raising Insects on the Homestead In this episode, we delve…
