Steve Nubie, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Bug Out Basics for Homesteaders

If you’re a homesteader, you need a plan for bugging out in the event of a disaster. This guide covers the basics of bug out planning.

A wicking bed is a self-watering raised garden bed for a drought-prone climate. Learn how to build one with these step-by-step instructions.

A DIY composting toilet is a great solution for temporary disasters or long-term off-grid living. Here’s how to build one and how to use it.

Water glassing eggs is an old method of preserving fresh eggs that still works today. You just new a few simple ingredients.

You can easily make charcoal if you live in a neighborhood that will tolerate a smoky fire that burns for a while.

Mulch is any organic (or sometimes inorganic) matter that can be safely spread around plants to accomplish a variety of things.

Crop rotation is the practice of changing the types of crops planted in a given each year. Here is a 4-year plan for rotating crops.

Vermicomposting involves the use of earthworms to accelerate the decomposition of vegetation to produce a super-rich fertilizer.

If you don’t know how to can beef, it’s easier than you think. Here are recipes for canning ground beef, corned beef brisket, and beef stew.

People found ways to keep their food storage cold long before refrigerators and freezers were invented. Here are 8 methods to try.