Check out this list of Homestead must haves when just staring out or ya know, you'll need if the grid goes out.
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Homestead Supplies
Kitchen ish
Homestead 101
Homestead Supplies
If you're just starting your homestead, here is a list of things that will help get you started.
These are a good starter set if you're raising your own chicks
Chicken Feeder And Waterer
You can choose any type of metal beds, but these are adorable and great if your soil isn't the best. We have these down here in South Georgia and they work great!
Corrugated Metal Raised Garden Beds
This one is awesome because it connects right to your gutter and it has a spout. So you can use for watering the flower beds super easily!
Rain Barrels
Ive collected so many tools over the years, but having them all match and put in one place neatly, makes it easier to find them and used them.
Garden Tool Sets
These are super affordable and adorable. You can grow veggies all year long and I've even seen where you can decorate them cute and add a chair!!!
Greenhouses
Have you watched Homestead Rehab? The first thing Rainey says you need is a good CHAINSAW!
Chainsaws
You'll be doing so much yard work, this will make your life easier, I promise!
Wheelbarrows
You dont want to be caught without power, especially if you have meat in your deep freezer!!!
Generators
This is more for a bug out bag, but I'm adding it to the list. I bought one for my husband last Christmas and now we have it for a just in case type scenario.
Survival Kit
Even if you just start with a few panels, its better than not having any at all!
Solar panels for sale!
Having a few extra chargers that can be powered by the sun, just in case you need to get in touch with authorities is a great idea!
Solar Power Bank
Stocking up on Batteries is never a bad idea for a homestead. They can be used for flashlights, other battery operated lights and so much more.
Battery Combo Packs
Everyone needs these even if they don't have a homestead!! Flashlights are good for literally everything.
Flashlights - Safety & Security Tools
Never get a kink or a freaking slice in your hose again. Idk how but we went through like 5 in one year. But these babies are durable and last!
Steel Garden Hose
Kitchen ish
Half of homesteading is done in the kitchen, cooking and preserving, here are some homestead kitchen must haves!
Who doesn't need a cute ass dutch oven to match their kitchen and to cook sourdough in?!
Dutch Ovens Shop
These baskets are awesome, i feel like they make the fruit last longer and it takes up less counter space.
Hanging Fruit Basket
For ALL of your canning or pantry needs.
Ball Mason Jars
Get rid of the plastic! These are non toxic. Soak in vinegar/water then rub with olive oil!
Utensil Set | 5-Piece Wooden Cooking ...
These can be used as chip dishes when you have company over, mixing bowls for baking and Tupperware. Plus they're adorable!!!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Mixing Bowls
Glass is better. It doesn't stain and is non toxic!
Glass Food Storage - Pyrex
Every homestead needs at least one skillet!!!
Classic Cast Iron Skillet | Shop All Sizes Online
Obsessed with these bags. We're ditching regular zip locks and replacing with these babies!
I use these to make butter, almond milk etc but there are a ton of other great uses for home steads!
Reusable Cheesecloth - The Best for Basting, Draining, and Steaming
Dried fruit, fruit leather or even dry out herbs!!! Its awesome for those fruits about to go bad or herbs for tinctures!
Best Dehydrators
Every Homestead needs a food processor!!!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Food Processors
You need these to preserve your eggs!!!
Mrs. Wages® Pickling Lime
I will admit. I do not have one of these yet, but I know most homestead use them frequently!°
Pressure Cooker
Homestead 101
Important literature you'll want to learn when starting your homestead!
This is an all natural way to keep pests away from your yard and your food in your garden. Read this and thank me later!
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Lawn Pest Control
I feel like we all could use a lesson or two in how to survive. Ya know, just in case shit hits the fan.
NO GRID Survival Projects - Books
I have this in the book section but its also important here, because on a homestead, you wont have access to medicine as easily. This book will help us get back to ancient remedies!!!
Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Remedies
I feel like this belongs here. Part of having a homestead is about making things extend and last. If you can propagate plants you can buy once and keep reproducing, that plant can also serve as income!
How To Propagate Plants: A Beginner's Guide
I have a canning course that I still haven't taken yet, I know the basics but I need to read this and get better so I can stock my pantry!
How to Can: A Beginner's Guide to Canning Food | Ball® Mason Jars
