How to Start a Homestead with Little Money

 

 

How to Start a Homestead with Little Money

 

Just sharing this site that has great info for low cost ideas on homesteading. I don't think it has to cost a lot to start a homestead. Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible?

 

 

 

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Pink Whipped Jello

 

1 box of flavored gelatin mix (strawberry, raspberry, or your choice)

 1 tub of whipped topping

1 cup of hot water

 

 Small dessert cups for serving

Fresh strawberries (optional, for garnish)

  In a bowl, pour 1 cup of hot water over the gelatin mix and stir until completely dissolved.

 

 Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature.

 

 Gently fold the whipped topping into the cooled gelatin mixture until fully combined. This will create the fluffy, mousse-like texture.

 

Spoon into Cups

 

Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until the mixture is firm.

 

  Top each dessert with a fresh strawberry if you have them and serve chilled.

How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Indoor Heater

 

 

How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Indoor Heater

 

Another great idea for heat that is low cost and easy to make. Uses those Sterno fuel cans.

Off-Grid Heat During A Snowstorm

 We had a huge snowstorm and sleet overnight. The local news was warning of power outages. We were fine and have a code red for the roads so couldn't go anywhere even if we wanted to. The one time that the lights flickered I got my Vesta Self-Powered Heater out and got it started. I used 3 of the Sterno fuel cans. It heated right up and the fan started blowing. It heated up my tiny house very well. If the power had gone out I would have had this going already. I really like this Vesta Self-Powered heater it worked very well. Great way to get heat in an emergency. Having a few ways to have heat is the best idea. 

Solar Powered Refrigerator!

 

 

 

Solar Powered Refrigerator! : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

 

I have a small fridge that I use with my solar powered generator. It works great. If you have a way to get something to have a fridge be solar powered that could help a lot.