When planting a homestead garden, you want a growing space that results in high yields, saves water and time, and is space-efficient. You may ask yourself, is that even possible? Using the concept of companion planting, you can easily grow more plants in a small space, reduce … [Read more...]
How To Grow Healing Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has a long and storied history as a remedy for skin afflictions and much more. The use of witch hazel in America dates back to pre-colonial days when natives used it in sweat lodges and for treating colds, coughs, and dysentery. It is quite possible that Native … [Read more...]
9 Survival Crops To Grow After The Apocalypse
If the stores and restaurants shut down, where would you go for food? Ultimately, you may not have any other options than to barter with others…or better yet, to be self-sufficient through growing your own crops. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray
We all know disinfectants can help kill germs and keep your family safe. However, with the arrival of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectant spray has been hard to find. Even months into the pandemic, store shelves are often empty. Making your own disinfectant spray isn’t … [Read more...]
9 Survival Tools You Can Make From Tree Bark
Native Tribes Around the World Have Used Tree Bark for Everything from Cups and Shelters to Canoes and Rope. The bark of many trees is soft, pliable, and sturdy. If you harvest it the right way and know how to work with it, you can shape it into just about anything you need in a … [Read more...]
9 Best States For Off Grid Living
If we define off-grid living as living without relying on public utilities, then what are the best states for this kind of lifestyle? As this video by Live Life DIY discusses, there nine states for off-grid living that stand out above the rest. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
17 Simple Ways to Be a Little More Self-Sufficient
Pandemic. Economic crisis. Civil unrest. The extraordinary times in which we are living are causing more and more people to yearn for a simpler way of life. However, it can be daunting to consider all the changes that are part of adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle. The good … [Read more...]
The Second Wave is Coming to Your Town: Here’s How to Prepare
Life has changed since the end of February when Covid-19 started to spread across the United States. Though some states have fewer cases of coronavirus, many states are also having resurgences due to lessened restrictions, holidays, warm weather, and vacations. If your town … [Read more...]
13 Items To Get Before Societal Collapse
If 2020 has proven anything, it's that societal collapse is very possible. This pandemic is relatively mild compared to what could have happened, and yet it pushed our country into another Great Depression. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! If … [Read more...]
How To Make An Herbal Anti-Itch Salve In A Crock-Pot
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. One of the best anti-itch salves you can make is a jewelweed salve. It's … [Read more...]
101 Easy Canning Recipes For Beginners
Canning is a time-honored tradition of preserving food in air-tight containers. It can be an intimidating process when you first get started. But if you follow the directions and some very easy beginner recipes, you’ll be well on your way to preserving your harvest. Note: If … [Read more...]
5 Things To Try If Your Chickens Won’t Lay Eggs
One of the best reasons to keep chickens is so you'll have fresh eggs for you and your family. But of course, this is only if your chickens are actually laying eggs. What if your chickens aren’t laying eggs? You’ll be glad to hear that there are steps you can take to turn this … [Read more...]
16 Trees You Can Tap for Syrup
Tree tapping is a longstanding tradition with indigenous tribes who taught the earliest colonists how to tap maple trees in North America. Birch sap has a rich history with traditions throughout Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. These traditions survive the test of time for good … [Read more...]
150 Camping & Dutch Oven Recipes With 5 Ingredients Or Less
Update: Due to popular demand, here's a fancy PDF version of this article that you can download and/or print. (Click to open, or right-click and select "save" to download.) Nothing beats the smell of a campfire and the sizzle of bacon early in the morning. A crucial part of … [Read more...]
Homemade, Self-Moving Chicken Tractor
In these crazy times, it’s important to find ways to become more self-sufficient. One such way is to raise your own livestock on your land such as chickens, but if you do that, you’re going to need to build housing for them. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin … [Read more...]
22 Natural Medicines You Can Make at Home
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Do you find yourself reading the labels of over-the-counter medicines more … [Read more...]
6 Trees You DON’T Want On Your Property
To Put It Bluntly, Some Trees Just Aren’t Worth the Shade. I live on 80 acres in Northern Michigan in the Manistee National Forest. There are easily thousands of trees spread across the property. Most create a beautiful canopy and really put on a show in the Fall. Want to … [Read more...]
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