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Homestead Frugality

Tons of practical money saving tips for a simpler life. Literally everything you do or buy can be analyzed, a we can find ways to save money. Homesteading and frugality go together like peanut butter and jelly, so the following articles will literally show you hundreds of ways to save.

A dollar here, a dollar there, and at the end of the month of year, you’ll be looking at hundreds or even thousands of dollars saved.

DIY Pallets Fence – For Free!

June 1, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

Here’s how we built a good fence out of free materials.

Categories Homestead Frugality, Homesteading Tags projects 15 Comments

Homemade Tomato Cage

May 25, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

A little bit of twine and a few good sticks is all you need to make your own tomato cage!

Categories Garden, Homestead Frugality Tags projects, tomatoes 8 Comments

Homemade Cucumber Trellis

May 23, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

I finally finished my homemade cucumber trellis! You won’t believe how little money I spent on this cool do-it-yourself project.

Categories Garden, Homestead Frugality Tags cucumbers, projects 11 Comments

Milk Money: 25 Ways to Save Money on Milk

March 14, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
pouring milk in glass

A practical way to save more of your milk money!

Categories Homestead Frugality Tags milk 9 Comments

Poor Man’s Vacuum Seal Freezer Bags

August 13, 2013 by Kendra Lynne

You could go spend a bunch of money on some expensive gadget. Or, you could do this…

Categories Homestead Frugality 18 Comments

Turn Out The Lights! 40 Ways to Save on Electricity

May 25, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
ceiling light

Have you ever counted how many light bulbs you have in your home? Do you REALLY need that many? Could you live with half that amount of light? And how much money can you save by turning out the lights?

Categories Homestead Frugality 16 Comments

DIY Dirt-Cheap Coat and Shoe Rack

January 6, 2021 by Kendra Lynne

Here are just a few money saving Do-It-Yourself projects we’ve done this week.

Categories Homestead Frugality Tags projects 12 Comments

Our New Wood Cook Stove

August 30, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
South Bend wood cook stove

Check it out! We finally got a wood cook stove. I can’t wait to use it!!

Categories Homestead Frugality 32 Comments

20 Tips to Have a Humble Christmas

March 17, 2023 by Kendra Lynne

Here are some great ideas to make this Christmas as memorable as it is frugal!

Categories Homestead Frugality 17 Comments

23 Tips To Survive On One Income

May 13, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

I wanted to share how we manage to live on one income, yes, even an income that is actually considered below federal “poverty level”!

Categories Homestead Frugality 21 Comments

15 Tips to Keep Your Washing Machine Going Longer

August 10, 2021 by Kendra Lynne
vinegar and baking soda on washing machine

Here’s a recipe to help keep your washer from dying too soon!

Categories Homestead Frugality 7 Comments

55 Extreme Frugality Tips Around the House

March 7, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
dollar coins

Here are two key elements to being truly frugal…

Categories Homestead Frugality 14 Comments

Homemade Laundry Detergent Review

November 6, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

After two weeks of using homemade powder laundry detergent, here’s what I think…

Categories Homemade Cleaners, Homestead Frugality 40 Comments

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Extender

September 12, 2020 by Kendra Lynne
dishwasher detergent and other cleaners

Wanna know how much money you can save by making your own dishwasher detergent??

Categories Homestead Frugality 7 Comments

14 Toilet Paper Alternatives You Can Try

March 17, 2023 by Kendra Lynne

Bet that got your attention! Okay, well maybe not completely without toilet paper, but almost!

Categories Homestead Frugality 37 Comments

14 Clever Ways of Saving Money on Hot Water

July 5, 2020 by Kendra Lynne
running water from faucet while washing hands

“For those of us who are still heating our water with a standard water heater, here’s a great tip that comes straight from some little old ladies who know just what it’s like living on a tight, fixed income.”

Categories Homestead Frugality 18 Comments
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kendra lynne
"Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a wife, mother, and homesteader. I love everything that has to do with simple living. I'm a canning instructor, an avid gardener, and a constant learner of old-fashioned skills. Here is where I share it all. Welcome to the adventure!"
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