Housekeeping

Homesteading articles about Housekeeping as it pertains to homesteaders, family, farming, animal husbandry, history, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Homesteading Requires a Keen Edge: Knives on the Homestead

What’s the most oft-used tool on the homestead? Whether cutting vegetables for…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Cast Iron: The Last Set of Cookware You Will Ever Need

When I got married, like many young women, I was "showered" with…

April Freeman April Freeman

De-clutterization: Save Time. Save Space. Save Money.

"Don't own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Winter Preparedness

Begin You Winter Preparedness Routine So You Can Enjoy the Fun Winter…

Jan R Cooke Jan R Cooke

Hand-Washing on the Homestead: Off-Grid Laundry

The freedom of going off-grid is very appealing to a lot of…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Beat the Vacuum Tyranny

Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet.  It was…

Magdalena Perks Magdalena Perks

A Natural, Non-toxic Clean for Your Whole Homestead

When guests begin making their way to my humble home, I start…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Staying Organized on the Homestead

If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Manage Your Minutes: How to get more done and make more time for yourself.

In the book On Life as a Pioneer Woman, Laura Ingalls Wilder…

April Freeman April Freeman

Evolution of the Kitchen: From Campfire to Cuisinart (and Back Again?)

As we all know, the evolution of the kitchen — room, concept,…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Quit Cleaning Dirty: How to Have a Naturally Clean Home

Part of the decision to homestead is a desire to live a…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…

Doug Smith Doug Smith