Welcome to the reviews section of the Better Homesteading website.
I like to spend most of my time writing informational and how-to articles that will help homesteaders and homeowners to reduce their environmental footprint and live a simpler, more fulfilling life.
But we all need some stuff right? Not too much of course. But ways to make our lives easier when it’s appropriate to do so.
In this section, I review some of the best home products for inside and out.
I hope my articles help you immensely.
Are you an experienced quilter or novice looking for a steam iron? Do you need a steam iron that is within your budget? Ever since the Chinese discovered that hot metal can be used to press fabric until smooth, a quilting iron has become as important as a good pair of scissors or tape measure … Read More
A properly trimmed lawn is the joy and pride of any homeowner. In most of the cases, it remains an enjoyable activity that can be carried out over the weekend. After rigorous research and review analysis, we found a number of riding lawn mowers for our best riding mower for small lawns review to suit … Read More
Hi there! In this article I’m going to be looking at how to choose the best fermentation crock for making sauerkraut, kimchi, curtido, and all manner of other totally delicious fermented goodies. As I mentioned in my recent article on how to use a fermentation crock pot, jars can work fine when getting started, or if … Read More
Has your pillow seen better days? Or perhaps you suffer from allergy triggered sleep apnea or wake up often with a stiff neck? It has been suggested by the National Sleep Foundation that if your pillow does not spring back once folded in half, then you ought to consider replacing it. Proper support for your head ensures … Read More
Do you wish you could make smaller sauerkraut batches? Are fermentation crocks out of your budget’s reach? Then mason jar fermenting might be more to your liking. These glass canning jars have gained popularity as options for fermenting vegetables and fruits over the recent past with the advent of fermenting lids for mason jars.The technologies … Read More
Are you looking for an alternative to yogurt as your only source of probiotic food? Interested in learning how to ferment vegetables? Sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables have long been associated with healthy eating. Being solid sources of fiber, vitamins C and K as well as iron, they give a real boost to your immunity. Moreover, … Read More
Do you get the perfect smoke ring, crust and color but find the smoke flavor lacking? This can be directly attributed to the type of pellets you are using. Not all pellets are made the same. Each manufacturer uses their own unique blends.There are a number of factors that dictate how effective your pellets are … Read More
Do you wish you could grill meat or vegetables all year round? Having problems with uneven grilling? Sounds like you are ready for pellet grills. This next phase in smoking meat is designed to make it possible for everyone to get perfectly grilled meat, every time. The trend that was once thought of as being nothing … Read More
15 Ideas For Christmas Stocking Stuffers For Adults And Kids.I’ve compiled 15 awesome ideas for Christmas stocking stuffers for adults and kids alike, and I would wager, that every homesteader or survivalist would enjoy. And if you’re not in either category, no matter. These great stocking fillers are good for anyone. #1 – Lansky PS-MED01 … Read More
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is upon us, where did the year go? Another year older and wiser, but being wise isn’t always enough when buying gifts for friends and family. Choosing christmas gifts for homesteaders is often a tricky task. Especially if you are a relative of friend of someone who lives … Read More