Brock Douglas 
Last Updated: February 2026 When the power goes out and cell towers are down, an emergency radio might be your only connection to the outside world. Ask anyone who’s been through a multi-day winter storm that knocked out everything — no internet, no phone service, nothing but silence and that creeping feeling of being completely … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Links below may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homestead Fanatic! There’s a reason homesteaders treat their chainsaw like a member of the family. When you’re dropping trees for firewood, clearing storm damage, or bucking logs for a cabin project, a reliable chainsaw isn’t … Read more
Last Updated: February 2026 Raising backyard chickens is more than just building a coop and tossing in some feed. The right chicken coop accessories can mean the difference between happy, productive hens and a constant battle with frozen waterers, predators, and stressed birds. After spending three winters with our flock—and making plenty of mistakes along … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Links below may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homestead Fanatic! Water is the first thing you’ll miss in an emergency. Not food—you can go weeks without eating. Not power—uncomfortable but survivable. Water? Three days without it and you’re in serious trouble. The average … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Links below may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homestead Fanatic! Goats are the gateway livestock of homesteading. They’re smaller than cows, friendlier than pigs, and more useful than you’d expect—milk, meat, fiber, brush clearing, and endless entertainment. But here’s what nobody tells new … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Links in this article may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homestead Fanatic! There’s something deeply satisfying about opening your pantry in February and seeing rows of home-canned tomatoes, pickles, and jams you put up last summer. It’s not just about saving money (though … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Links below may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homestead Fanatic! When the power goes out, most people fumble for their phone flashlight. That works for a few hours—until the battery dies. Then they’re sitting in the dark, wondering why they never prepared for … Read more
Updated February 2026 Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. These small commissions help support this blog and allow me to continue creating helpful content for fellow homesteaders. Look, I get it. You can spend weeks researching tools online, reading reviews … Read more
Last updated: February 2026 Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure for details. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching rain pour off your roof and knowing it’s not just running into the storm drain. It’s … Read more
We tested dozens of fire starters in rain, snow, and wind. Here are the 12 that actually work when your life depends on making flame.