What do you do if you’re a city dweller with a hankering for homemade cheese? Or if you’re tired of buying expensive natural deodorant but don’t know how to make your own? What about tracking down supplies for your new backyard chicken coop? Chances are, you’ll find everything you're looking for at Homestead Junction.
Located on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, Homestead Junction offers an assortment of products, supplies and workshops to make your DIY dreams come true.
“It’s meant to be that place where you can find everything you need, from the historic hard-to-find supplies to educational materials and opportunities, and actual human staff members who know things,” says owner Rick Havlak. “It’s a place where you can come to figure out how to do some kind of project that improves your self-sufficiency.”
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Vancouver’s urban homesteaders head to Homestead Junction for all their DIY supplies. When it comes to eco-friendly home supplies, the beloved specialty store carries composting bins, essential oils, recycled spray bottles, old-fashioned wooden washboards, and reusable glass containers in all shapes and sizes. Not quite sure where to start? Check out the impressive collection of how-to books (indoor composting with worms anyone?) or sign up for an in-store workshop. The homesteading emporium hosts affordable classes throughout the year for newbies who want to learn how to start making their own household products.
View this Smart ListSo, you want supplies for fermenting, food preservation, beekeeping, sausage making, mushroom growing or micro farming? You’ll find everything you need and more at Homesteaders Emporium. Shop here for yogurt and cheese cultures, dehydrators, canning jars and meat grinders. They also have workshops and rent out pressure canners, dehydrators, honey extractors and vacuum sealers, and host classes.
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