There are so many people that are going back to their roots to get out of the rat race, save money and earning their income from their own business. Downsizing is something that so many people are choosing as well as doing their own projects around the house. Being crafty is not a negative any more. Now it is becoming more mainstream.
While you may not be looking to start your own farm and be off the grid, knowing some basic skills that our parents grew up with is something that you can learn to save money. See where you are with your own skill set and look at how much money you can save.
Homesteading Skills That Will Save You Money
Have a Garden
This is an inexpensive way to save money. Easy to start and yet the results will keep you in food and fruits. Even container gardens can produce a huge variety of foods. Grab a few books, seeds and dirt and you will be eating good in a few months.
Learn Canning
Along with the gardening skills comes canning. Being able to put up some of your harvest to carry you through the fall and winter months will have save a bundle. It is not hard to learn, plus it makes awesome gifts too!
Become a Baker
I am not a good baker although I have not tried much. My hubby is a great baker and uses that as therapy. Becoming a good baker means a big savings on breads, rolls, dessert items and so many people can make money on it too! Worth the effort if you love baked goods!
Learning to Sew
I remember having to learn to sew in school and while my mom was an excellent sewer, I was not. I am good with a needle and can do hand sewing very well. But today, I wish I knew how to sew well. There are so many projects I would do… Some day, I say! The savings is big when you can sew well.
Learn to Craft
As a young girl I learned some crafting skills but not as many as I want to now! Crafting is not only an outlet but it can also be a way to earn money, supply gifts, and decorate your home. Plus it is fun!
Work Your DIY Projects
There are always simple home repair projects that need to be done, it seems. Even tackling things like refinishing furniture or reupholstering a chair can be learned for a big savings. Who knows. Some of your projects could result in income projects too!
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We love are garden canning and freezing. Also a water catchment system. Also bartering for items and skills and servier is great.
These are great tips. I am not a very crafty person, I do know how to sew, and I have always wanted to try canning, Thank you for sharing these great tips.
I garden and tend to freeze more than can these days but would love to get back into it more . Its messy but worth it. I also would love to revist crocheting and knitting. I am a quilter though and save that way. I am cheap anyway and do most of the things you listed. I see it more as being frugal.
A few years ago, the neighborhood apple trees were producing so much lovely fruit that I taught myself how to preserve the harvest by canning them in all sorts of ways. Since then, I’ve learned a lot about canning and can attest that people do indeed love receiving home-canned goods. I’m a home baker, too, and I often give baked goods as gifts, for special occasions or sometimes for no occasion at all. I wish I could do more of the activities on your list. Maybe someday I’ll get a sewing machine–who knows?
I enjoy or would enjoy most of,these skills. One thing I need to purchase is a dehydrator. I do love to bake and have some crafting skills.
I’d like to be able to do more these, a country gal at heart. I am a crafter, sewer, and enjoy DIY!!!
I’m grateful to have learned all these skills via 4-H, growing up in the Midwest. My grandmother was an amazing crafts person. I’ve kept everything she ever made for me and cherish them.
I am always awed by people who can do so many things for themselves. My mother was a master seamstress and I wish I could do just half the job she did.
I used to watch my grandmas canning every year. I really wish I had the gumption to do that like they did! They would ‘put up’ enough green beans, tomatoes, pickles, & even pork sausage balls (those are so good!) to get through the rest of the year, lol.
All of these things are fun and not too difficult! You start simple and then grow with it! We are going out today to buy an apple tree for our new house and we will use our dehydrator when we get apples in a few years. The property already has pear trees so I am hoping for dried pears whenever they have fruit ready for us.
This are really great tips to learn especially in this economy. I really want to learn how to can. Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend.