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...]
How To Keep Your Home Warm When Living Off Grid
Living off-grid has its rewards and challenges and heating your off-grid home in the winter can be quite a challenge. A little planning can go a long way towards heating your space efficiently and safely. Whether you are spending time in a small hunting cabin for the weekend, … [Read more...]
What It’s Like To Live In A Yurt
What do you do when you finally find a property that checks all the right boxes–water well, mature trees, fertile soil, enough acres–but doesn’t have a liveable structure on it? Most would-be homesteaders want something they can live in temporarily while they work on building a … [Read more...]
How To Buy Land With No Credit Check
For many people, the dream of owning a homestead offers the promise of a self-reliant lifestyle. It’s the kind of lifestyle that is highly appealing to people enduring tough financial times or who are short of money. And that creates a problem when it comes to land … [Read more...]
8 Weeds You Actually WANT To See In Your Garden
Pulling weeds in my garden is one of my least favorite tasks. It feels like as soon as I've conquered all of the weeds, more keep appearing. Pulling weeds is truly the neverending task, but you don't need to feel obligated to remove all weeds. Believe it or not, there are some … [Read more...]
10 Most Common Chicken Predators (And How to Stop Them)
Having chickens on the homestead is one of the best ways to make sure that your household has a steady supply of food. Whether you gather the eggs for fresh omelets, or raise meat chickens for future dinners, caring for chickens is a worthwhile experience. Many country … [Read more...]
DIY Fire Pit From Scrap Materials
If you have some basic welding skills and any experience with metalworking you can easily salvage scrap metal to make a unique and highly functional fire pit and grill. In this video, Ollari's explains how to customize the perfect firepit and grill from scrap materials. Here's … [Read more...]
How To Make Cheese (Easier Than You Think)
Cheesemaking is easy to do once you understand the ingredients, some of which might surprise you. The primary active ingredient that’s usually used to make cheese is "rennet." It’s an enzyme found in the stomach of young cows, sheep, and goats. The rennet helps them break down … [Read more...]
Best Homestead Animals (Pros & Cons of Each)
Are you thinking about raising animals on your homestead? The idea is an exciting one and can be a great next step in becoming more self-sufficient. It can also be a daunting task, especially if you are new to animal husbandry. Which animal should you start with? How do you … [Read more...]
Easy Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Over the past year, goats milk soap has become very popular. But why? What makes this kind of soap better than regular soap? People like goat milk soap because it's great if you have dry and/or sensitive skin. And if you have psoriasis or eczema, this soap will significantly … [Read more...]
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