Get Cold-Weather Ready in 4 Weeks
With the announcement of Homestead Season 2 premiering on November 3rd, fans are getting a first look at what happens when severe winter conditions hit a community. In real life,...
Homesteading & Preparedness
Get Cold-Weather Ready in 4 Weeks
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Sanitation Survival: Managing Waste When the Flush FailsSanitation Survival: Managing Waste When the Flush Fails
In the Homestead movie, there’s a sobering moment when the characters realize the city sewers have backed up and they have to venture outside in the dark to take care...
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The Lone Wolf Myth: Why Community is Your Best Asset - And How to Build It
The Lone Wolf Myth: Why Community is Your Best Asset - And How to Build It
In the Homestead movie and series, there is a common theme: the characters who try to pull the "curtains closed" and hide from the world rarely last long. The image...
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Water Security: Beyond the Storage Tank
Water Security: Beyond the Storage Tank
In the Homestead movie and series, we highlight the difference between a temporary fix and a permanent system. When the power goes out, having bottled water is a temporary fix. Having...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Mail-Order Poultry
The Beginner’s Guide to Mail-Order Poultry
In the Homestead movie and series, you see that the most resilient people are those who’ve moved away from total dependence on the grocery store. Raising your own poultry is one...
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The Resilient Garden: Soil, Seeds, and Self-Reliance
The Resilient Garden: Soil, Seeds, and Self-Reliance
In the Homestead movie, there’s a scene where the characters realize that their local grocery store isn't coming back to life. The fear in that moment is real, but it’s...
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Fertilizer Crisis: Why Your Pantry is Your Best Investment
Fertilizer Crisis: Why Your Pantry is Your Best Investment
The headlines regarding Iran are usually focused on oil prices and missile volleys. However, a recent report from ZME Science highlights a much more digestible threat: a global food crisis. Because...
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Ultimate Guide: How to Watch the Homestead Movie and SeriesUltimate Guide: How to Watch the Homestead Movie and Series
Are you ready to dive into a world where years of preparation are put to the ultimate test? The wait is over. The highly anticipated post-apocalyptic thriller Homestead has officially...
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The 7-Day Shadow: Lessons from the Cuban Grid Failure
The 7-Day Shadow: Lessons from the Cuban Grid Failure
On March 16, 2026, Cuba’s national power grid suffered a total “disconnection.” This wasn't just a minor outage or brown-out; it was the result of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant...
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The Fortified Homestead: Security and Logistics in a Volatile World
The Fortified Homestead: Security and Logistics in a Volatile World
The headlines this week—the FBI's warning about potential drone strikes from offshore vessels and the sharpest spike in fuel costs we've seen since 2022—are a reminder that homesteading isn't just...
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Tangible Assets: Homesteading in an Unstable World
Tangible Assets: Homesteading in an Unstable World
The headlines today are a stark reminder that the global systems we rely on—from the stock market to the energy grid—are more fragile than we’d like to admit. With the...
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The Master Garden Map: Strategic Planning for 2026
The Master Garden Map: Strategic Planning for 2026
In a world of “just-in-time” supply chains and app-fueled grocery delivery, the backyard garden is often seen as a place for “fun” vegetables—cherry tomatoes, fancy lettuces, and decorative peppers. But...
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Beyond the Band-Aid: The Resilient Homestead First Aid Audit
Beyond the Band-Aid: The Resilient Homestead First Aid Audit
In the Homestead series, one of the most sobering realities the families face is the distance between their front door and a functioning Emergency Room. In a crisis, that distance...
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Fire Cider: The Homesteader’s “Flu Shot”
Fire Cider: The Homesteader’s “Flu Shot”
The pharmacies are empty, the roads are iced over, and your throat starts to tickle. What do you do? On the Homestead, self-reliance extends to the medicine cabinet. “Fire Cider”...
