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How to Store Potatoes for Up to a Year

Learn how to store potatoes for months in a root cellar, or turn them into canned, dehydrated, or frozen potatoes that last a year or more.

Check out this old-fashioned trick of boiling dish rags with baking soda to remove dirt and odors, plus tips on why sun drying works so well.

Here are 25 clever off-grid uses for tin cans, from cooking pots and water filters to fire starters, traps, and signaling devices.

Here are 50 practical ways to earn income from your homestead, from raising livestock and selling produce to teaching workshops and more.

Learn which 17 items smart preppers buy in bulk to save money and build a lasting emergency food and supply stockpile.

Learn how to turn dehydrated fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs into powder for easy storage and a longer shelf life.

Learn how to build a potato tower step by step, with supply lists, planting tips, and troubleshooting advice for a bigger potato harvest.

Vinegar pie was a Great Depression favorite made with pantry staples. This apple cider vinegar version tastes just like apple pie.

FEMA recommends 25+ emergency supplies for every household. Here’s what each item is, why it matters, and tips for choosing the right one.

Fermentation creates probiotic-rich foods that last for months. Make apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, and more at home.