Unless you do live in the wilderness, “homesteading” is really just another way of saying “becoming more self-sufficient.

That means growing your food and developing options for if the modern amenities we are used to suddenly are inoperative; this video shows you how to go about that the smart way.

Whether you are actually homesteading or just trying to make it easier to survive if what we are used to is down for a while, jumping headfirst into the process can be daunting, frustrating and if you are not both patient and planned, it can burn you out to the entire concept.

By listening to the advice of others, though, you can avoid their mistakes – well, most of them.

Do you have advice for the beginner homesteader or someone just starting to get into the survival movement? Please let us know your opinion in the comments!