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Our favorite articles about simple living and self sufficiency & preparedness posted on TexasHomesteader.com

My Pathway Solar Light Won’t Work – Can It Be Repaired?

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

You bought that solar light for your landscaped bed a few years back. But now it’s stopped working. Do you need to throw it out and buy a new one?

Not necessarily. More than likely it’s an easy repair! I’m sharing step-by-step instructions of what we did to repair our solar lights – with photos to make it easy. 

Non-working solar light - can my solar light be repaired - #TexasHomesteader

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Readers Have Spoken! Top 10 Posts of 2022!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

A list of the top 10 posts of 2022 most favored by our readers –  y’all loved everything from a delicious lemon no-bake pie to homemade jelly made with fresh grapes. There are easier homemade recipes, saving money, gardening tips and MUCH MORE.

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for some good reading, y’all. I’m sharing the best of the best right here!  

Top 10 Best Homesteading Posts - Self sufficiency, preparedness, gardening, beekeeping, preservation #TexasHomesteader

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Proven Ways To Earn Money FAST In An Emergency

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Quick Cash For When Times Get Tough. Whether it’s unexpected expenses for illness or just monthly income shortage, money is tight for many.

You may be wondering what type of side gigs you can do to get a quick little cash infusion to help bridge the gap. Here are a few ideas you may or may not have thought of to earn a little extra money fast.

Easy ways to earn extra money fast - Denim pocket purse with dollar dollars cash #TexasHomesteader

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The Ultimate Generator Buyer Guide: Why We Chose A Portable Dual Fuel Generator

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

A power generator can help power your home in the event of an emergency electric outage. But we don’t rely on just one fuel option for emergencies. A dual fuel portable generator offers many benefits when the power goes out. We’ve researched it all for you – check it out.

Portable generator - dual fuel Westinghouse remote start emergency electric power. #TexasHomesteader

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A day in the Life of a Texas Homesteader

by Texas Homesteader ~

Much is going on these days here on our 100-acre Texas Homestead. We’re still dealing with a continuing gripping drought, I’m struggling to keep my fall garden going and we’re inspecting beehives & weaning calves. Come see what a day looks like for this Texas Homesteader.

Want to see what a day on a Texas Homestead is like? Come see! #TexasHomesteader

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Empowered Living: Building A Life You LOVE With Your Own Two Hands

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Wouldn’t it be great to build a truly unique life with your own two hands?

I used to just swim with the flow of life, going where the tide carried me. But then I decided there must be much more to life.

I didn’t want to just take it as it came, I wanted to make life uniquely MINE. And you can too!

Building Life With Our Own Two Hands. Through the all the good & bad we toil for this a life we love, but we really do love this life! #TexasHomesteader

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How We Reduced Our Household Trash – A Few Simple Tips!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

We’ve managed to reduce our landfill contributions over the years by using a few simple tricks. We’ve even been able to eliminate our trash collection service and associated fees. So the result has been positive for both our budget as well as the environment.

PREcycle recycle, compost reducing landfill waste plastic trash #TexasHomesteader

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