Many years ago, there was a biologist, philosopher, and farmer in Japan who had a novel way of approaching his work on the land. Instead of asking what he could do to make his farm and gardens more productive, he asked what he could not do. He was interested not in what actions … [Read more...]
20 Items to Kick Start Your Food Storage Plan
One of the most common reasons people never start storing food for an emergency is because they don't know where to begin. If you keep a lot of your food in the fridge or freezer, then it's not as simple as buying more of what you eat. You also need to switch to a diet mostly … [Read more...]
14 Clothing Repair Supplies You Should Keep On Hand
Life is rife with accidental catches, tears, and other clothing-destructive tendencies. Nothing is safe from the ravages of fencing, critters, or stray bush and tree branches, and even the sturdiest fabrics can be torn by a single catch. Thankfully, clothing is normally quite … [Read more...]
How We Feed 9 People For Only $250 a Month
If you haven't already subscribed to the Youtube channel, Big Family Homestead, you should. Brad has made hundreds of videos documenting how he and his family attempt to be as self-sufficient as possible by growing their own veggies, raising their own animals, storing their own … [Read more...]
How to Make Hardtack (Step by Step with Pics)
Hardtack is a survival food that can sit on the shelves for years. It was first made popular during the Civil War when soldiers were given rations to take into the field. With no refrigeration or luxuries like sugar available, they were forced to survive on the very basic, bland, … [Read more...]
18 Best Cast Iron Skillet Bread Recipes
If you're a homesteader, then learning how to make your bread is crucial. But you don't have to settle for the same bread recipe over and over again. There are many different types of bread you can make, and one of the best ways to make it is with a cast iron skillet. Over at … [Read more...]
5 Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings & Leaves
You might be wondering, why would I regrow plants from cuttings when I can just get seeds? As you'll see, there are many benefits to growing new plants from cuttings. For example, rooted cuttings are sturdier and mature much faster. So what sort of plants can you grow from … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Homestead for a Hurricane
Hurricane season is upon us, and we all are familiar with the TV and internet weather maps that track the ominous swirls of wind and water that develop this time of year. However, if you live in a hurricane zone, it is foolhardy to wait until a hurricane develops to prepare for … [Read more...]
10 Most Important Homesteading Skills
While being a proficient carpenter, owning a fleet of tractors, and mastering the art of welding are all fantastic skills on the homestead, none of them will make you a successful homesteader all by themselves. You’ve got to have an arsenal of information covering topics all … [Read more...]
6 Lessons from Living Without Running Water for 48 Hours
I'm sure many of the people reading this have plenty of emergency water, but I'll bet most of you have never had to rely on it for a significant amount of time. If that sounds like you, I recommend shutting off your tap water and living on your water storage for a couple days to … [Read more...]
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