Welcome to the Thrifty Homesteader

Do you want to increase your self-reliance without breaking the bank? Let’s talk about raising chickens without the William-Sonoma coop and composting without using a front loader. You can be a successful modern homesteader even if you don’t have 40 acres and a mule — or a tractor. We are here to share ideas on living a cheaper, greener, happier, healthier life.