Kristina Phelan, Author at Homestead Survival Site

How to Reuse Old Potting Soil

Don’t throw away old potting soil. Instead, follow these steps on how to reuse old potting soil so you can save money and help your garden.

The second Great Depression will be way worse because people no longer know how to grow food, fix stuff, and make things.

While you can reuse plastic grocery bags for more trips to the store, there are plenty of other off-grid uses for plastic grocery bags.

There are many myths about off-grid living, but few of them are true. We will set the record straight by debunking these off-grid myths.

There are certain old-school recipes that used to be really popular, especially during the Great Depression. Here are six vintage recipes.

Knowing how to substitute common ingredients will not only save you time, but it also is a great skill to have for emergencies.

There are many cheap items that are going to get very expensive in the future, especially if there’s a major disaster or grid-down scenario.

The benefits of beekeeping are endless in terms of how much they can change the world and the health of your homestead.

Communication will be vital after a major disaster. From hi-tech to low-tech, here are 11 ways to communicate after the grid goes down.

There are many great pig breeds for homesteaders, but don’t just get any breed. Research and figure out which pig breed is right for you.