Kristina Phelan, Author at Homestead Survival Site

12 Off-Grid Supplies That Will Be Worth Their Weight In Gold Someday

While some of these off-grid supplies may seem trivial today, they would be valuable in a life-or-death situation.

There are two main ways to turn saltwater into drinking water. One of them is thermal distillation, and the other is membrane separation.

What happens if you forget your toothpaste or simply run out of it? Here are 11 ways to clean your teeth without toothpaste.

Tattler lids are reusable canning lids. They work much like metal canning lids but can be reused instead of thrown out after one use.

You might know a lot about gardening, but are you making any of these common garden watering mistakes? Make sure you aren’t.

You can preserve low moisture foods with the dry canning method. Learn more about how to dry can food with these tips.

Cream of tartar is a handy spice to have around the house for many reasons. You can clean things, make slime, and improve your health.

Making your own homemade bread crumbs is super easy and allows you to create the style or version that fits your family best.

Many cool weather vegetables actually love being in the shade, and the best part is that you can plant them twice a year.

Stevia is a natural sweetener that has popped up in both community gardens and homesteads alike. Here’s how to grow and extract it.