What I'd Do Differently If I Started My Homestead Today

If I could go back to day one and start this whole homesteading journey over again… I’d do a lot of things differently. This video is me being completely honest about the mistakes I made, the lessons I’ve learned, and what I’d change if I were starting my homestead from scratch today. This isn’t just another “tips” video. It’s my story — the raw truth about what it actually takes to build a homestead, grow your own food, and find peace in the process. Whether you’re just beginning or you’ve been at it for years, I hope my journey helps you avoid some of the struggles I faced and inspires you to keep pushing forward. 🌱 In this video, you’ll discover: The biggest mistakes I made when I first started homesteading What I’d prioritize from the very beginning (and what I’d ignore) Lessons that took years — and a lot of trial and error — to learn Why this lifestyle is about more than farming or gardening… it’s about building a life worth living This is the most personal and important video I’ve ever made for Salty Dawg Homestead. Thank you for watching, for supporting, and for being part of this community. #teamkailyn 🌿 Welcome to Salty Dawg Homestead I’m Daniel—a one-man operation sharing my journey through homesteading, gardening, and how this lifestyle has helped me with mental health and sobriety. If you’re new—welcome! If you’ve been here a while—thank you for being part of this community. 🛠 Support the Homestead for FREE ✔ Like, share, and subscribe—it helps more than you know! Also ✔ Join as a channel member:    / @saltydawghomestead   🌱 Seed Companies I Trust Hoss Tools – My #1 Seed Company 🧰 All Hoss Products (Main Store Link) If you’re looking for everything else (individual seed packs, seed starting supplies, garden tools, fertilizers, irrigation, pest control, etc.), this is the link you want to use. https://mdsh.io/saltydawghomestead 📦 Hoss Gardening Club Subscription Links Are Below! https://mdsh.io/hossgardeningclub Survival Garden Seeds – Long-term storage & self-sufficiency kits 👉 https://survivalgardenseeds.com/SALTY... | Code SALTYDAWGHOMESTEAD for 10% OFF Mary’s Heirloom Seeds – Non-GMO, heirloom-only seed company 👉 https://www.marysheirloomseeds.com?af... Discount Code: SALTY10 🪴 Gardening Gear I Use Daily Vego Garden – Premium raised beds 👉 https://glnk.io/vzw5/4bv | Code SALTYDAWGHOMESTEAD10OFF for $10 OFF Bootstrap Farmer – Heavy-duty seed trays & supplies 👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/SALTY... Olle Gardens – Metal raised beds 👉 https://www.ollegardens.com/?ref=SALTY10 | Code SALTY10 for 10% OFF Farmers Defense – Arm sleeves & garden protection 👉 https://farmersdefense.com/SALTYDAWGH... | Code SALTYDAWGHOMESTEAD for 10% OFF Kaygo Safety – Durable work gloves for gardening, homesteading, and heavy-duty tasks 👉 https://kaygosafety.com/SALTYDAWGHOME... | Code SALTYDAWGHOMESTEAD for 10% OFF 👕 Apparel & Workwear Grunt Style – Military-inspired apparel 👉 https://sfm.gruntstyle.com/37c | Code SALTY25 for 25% OFF Camel City Mill – Best boot socks ever 👉 https://bit.ly/CamelCityMillSDHYT | Code SALTY15 for 15% OFF Brunt Workwear – Durable gear for hard work 👉 https://www.pntra.com/t/2-529834-3598... 🏕️ Rural Living & Outdoors Bighorn Outdoors – Rugged gear built for the outdoorsman 👉 https://tidd.ly/4oKNYtT Grit Magazine – Classic rural living, homesteading tips, and self-reliance resources 👉 https://store.grit.com/?ref=SALTYDAWG... | Code SALTY10 for 10% OFF Tractor Supply Co. – Tools, feed, fencing & rural living essentials 👉 https://www.pjtra.com/t/2-617509-3598... (Online only) 🐓 Animal Feed & Treats Grub Terra – Black soldier fly larvae (chickens love them!) 👉 https://bit.ly/40KemJb | Code SALTYDAWG for 10% OFF 🛒 Amazon Storefront Curated list of tools & supplies I personally use: 👉 Visit Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/salty.daw... As an Amazon Associate and affiliate for the brands above, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That income helps keep this channel going—thank you! 🌐 Stay Connected 📌 My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/saltydawghomestead 📌 Website: www.saltydawghomestead.com 📌 Subscribe:    / @saltydawghomestead