You are on a cross country skiing or snowshoeing adventure with friends. Your family is seeking a fresh-cut Christmas tree from the forest. You want to escape the lights of the city to gaze at the wonders of the winter sky. You get turned around on a cold-weather hike in the … [Read more...]
15 Manuals and Cookbooks Every Homesteader Should Own
Sure, homesteading isn’t for the faint of heart, but it really isn’t for the unprepared. Every journey towards off-grid living is different, but the more high-quality resource material you have in your library, the easier your life will be. These are my all-time favorite books … [Read more...]
How to Tie the Most Useful Knot in the World
By and large, knot tying has become a forgotten art. In a survival scenario, though, knowing how to tie an effective knot could very well be the difference between life and death. With that in mind, if there’s one knot you should learn to tie, it's the bowline knot. Want to … [Read more...]
Kitchen Herb Gardening: Essential Herbs and Tips
If you’ve got a sunny window, you’ve got the makings of a kitchen herb garden. I just love having fresh herbs at my fingertips all year long. Fresh herbs can enhance ordinary culinary dishes, add extra nutrition to your meals, and add fragrance and beauty to your home. … [Read more...]
15 Homestead Supplies To Look For At Farm Auctions
Starting a homestead is an exciting endeavor, and sometimes it's an expensive one too. Searching for used equipment and bargains at farm auctions will save you a ton of money when first launching a self-reliant lifestyle on a survival homestead. Flea markets and yard sales are … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Raising Pigs
Adding pigs to the homestead can be a big step. There are many things to plan for when upgrading your livestock from small animals. And as with any kind of livestock, there are mistakes that you will make and learn from along the way. Pigs are a great way to raise your own … [Read more...]
5 Most Effective Homemade Painkillers
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. The medical aspect of prepping is always the most difficult to address. … [Read more...]
How To Make Portable Soup
Ever heard of portable soup before? You might be surprised to learn that it was very popular back in the 18th century. It's basically a solidified broth to which you can add hot water and quickly make soup. It's also called portable broth, pocket soup, veal glue, and many other … [Read more...]
15 Essential Rules for Dehydrating Food
Dehydration is the scientific process of removing the moisture content from food in order to make it last longer. This method of food preservation has been around since ancient times when people would dry fruits and fish in the hot desert sun. If you’ve ever hung up a few … [Read more...]
How To Cut Your Electric Bill In Half
The United States is the world’s biggest consumer of electricity in terms of per capita usage. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average residential customer uses approximately 909 kilowatts per hour every month or around 10,909 per year. How much … [Read more...]
35 Off-Grid Uses for Metal 55-Gallon Drums
Being able to repurpose items into something new and beneficial is a hallmark of a prepared and innovative individual. Of course, some items are more versatile than others when it comes to being repurposed into something new. With that said, one of the most versatile items is … [Read more...]
22 Foods You Don’t Actually Have To Refrigerate
Are you wasting valuable space in the fridge on foods that don’t need to be refrigerated? Without even peeking in your fridge, I can guess that you are. Some people are so paranoid about foods going bad that they refrigerate just about everything. Here’s a list of foods you … [Read more...]
New to Homesteading? Here are the First 5 Skills You Should Learn
Did you know you don’t have to own land to start homesteading? The first step to homesteading is figuring out which homesteading skills you should learn. No matter where you live, new homesteaders can work on their skills. I always tell this to people who say they want to … [Read more...]
How $30 Can Feed Your Goats All Winter
Got goats? If so, then you need to figure out how to keep them fed throughout the winter when plants aren't growing as much. According to Arms Family Homestead, the best way to feed and sustain goats all winter long is by planting a wheat and rye pasture mix. You should plant it … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Livestock Nice and Warm This Winter
While some homesteads experience mild to warmer temperatures year-round, there are those of us who have a wide swing of temperatures during the year. Homesteaders in the Northern regions of the country have unique climates that can significantly differ. Hot and humid summers keep … [Read more...]
Colloidal Silver Healing Properties: Fact or Fiction?
There are many natural treatments for various conditions touted on the Internet—treatments based on folklore, urban myth, and even some valid clinical studies. Common everyday treatments include apple cider vinegar, honey, aloe vera, and others. Over time, these folk … [Read more...]
5 Easy Meals To Cook During An Emergency
Regardless of what happens in the world, we gotta eat. But even something as simple as making a meal can be a challenge when times are tough. Especially if you don’t know how to cook. That’s why we want to share 5 meals that are easy to make and easy to clean up. Better yet, … [Read more...]
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