Do you want to have a small footprint on this planet and have everything you need right at your own doorstep?  Do you have a dream to escape the city life to live in the mountains?  Do you desperately want to get out of the rat race?  Does working for the man living in suburbia with your neighbors on top of you sound like an absolute nightmare?  Homesteading just may be the dream for you!

One of the things to consider is the type of dwelling you will want to build on your Homestead.  You have lots of options, and below showcase just a few to consider!  It’s important to pay really close attention to each dollar you invest into building your homestead.  Be creative with your building materials to cut down on costs.  Replace investment dollars with your own hours by building yourself.  Of course, the county zoning laws must allow the type of dwelling you decide will work best for you.

 Shelter and utilities are great, but you can't forget about food! Growing your own food heals you.  It's great to know where your food comes from, especially if it's your own backyard.  If you want to grow your own food and start a small farm, you'll need some resources to get started. Gardening is challenging yet very rewarding.  Animals are a great resource for producing eggs, milk and more. Chickens are really easy and milking an animal is an art.  Growing your own food is one of the many benefits of this lifestyle.  And don't forget to plant your fruit trees yesterday!