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. Epsom salts are one of the cheapest and most versatile items you can buy. … [Read more...]
How To Make And Pressure Can Chili
Both making and pressure canning homemade chili can be done in a single afternoon. Preserving chili will make it shelf-stable for at least two years and increase your protein-rich food stockpiles far more economically than buying commercially manufactured packets or … [Read more...]
7 Lessons Homesteaders Can Learn From The Amish
Survival homesteaders can learn a lot from the Amish. In our high-tech era of smartphones, movie live streaming, and Alexa, these plain folks are still managing sustainable off-grid homesteads and thriving businesses without any of the luxuries of the modern world. There are … [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...]
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...]
Health Benefits of Valerian Root and How to Use It
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. Valerian root should be a staple in every homesteading apothecary. It boasts … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Piece of Land for Your Homestead
Realizing a homesteading dream begins with the purchase of the right piece of land. Browsing real estate listings can be overwhelming, even when merely searching for a traditional home. When you are searching for a survival homestead, so much more must be considered, and few real … [Read more...]
50 Things You Should Stop Trashing And Start Reusing
Homesteaders are champs at finding ways to repurpose and upcycle things that other folks would consider junk. Making do with what you have and stockpiling useful materials is a major part of the homesteading credo. This list of 50 things you should stop throwing out and start … [Read more...]
How To Make At Least $1000 a Month From Your Homestead
Making money with a homestead is not a difficult task, but it sure can be time-consuming. If you plan to make a living off of your homestead, it will require a time investment equal to a 40-hour per week job. Instead of quitting your job to live off the land immediately, make … [Read more...]
12 Fruit Trees You Can Grow In Buckets
Growing fruit trees in buckets or a similar container is an excellent way to cultivate your own fruit, even in small spaces. Both columnar and dwarf fruit trees are easily grown in buckets, which means you can relocate them inside when the weather turns chilly. This allows you … [Read more...]
10 Homestead Survival Tips For Beginners
Turning your dream of living on a homestead into a reality is very exciting. Creating a sustainable homesteading survival retreat truly is the best way to prep. But planning and skill honing is just as important when creating a homestead as it is when developing a … [Read more...]
How Much Land Does It Take To Be Completely Self-Sufficient?
How much land would it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? A life so self-sufficient that you never had to leave your land? It is quite a thought-provoking question. When I was asked to write about this topic, I was immediately intrigued and began pondering variables … [Read more...]
8 Homemade Weed Killer Sprays That Really Work
Homemade weed killer sprays not only help you kill all the bad weeds in your garden, they also save you money - and without the use of toxic chemicals. While some weeds can actually be very good to have in and around your garden, many will steal nutrients from the soil that … [Read more...]
Top 5 Birds To Raise On Your Homestead
Poultry birds are essential to the sustainability of a homestead. It is simply the most economical way to provide protein for the kitchen table in both good times and bad. While a chicken surely cannot provide the same amount of meat as a cow or even a goat, they are far … [Read more...]
15 Best Goat Breeds for Homesteaders
Keeping goats on the homestead can provide the family with both a steady supply of milk and protein-rich meat. Goats are exceptional foragers, or “browsers,” and will gladly take over your brush clearing and mowing chores. Choosing the right breed of goats to keep on your … [Read more...]
10 Best Dog Breeds For Guarding Your Livestock
Livestock guardian dogs can protect your livestock from both four-legged predators and two-legged threats both now and especially during an SHTF scenario. The dedicated canines will alert you to potential threats and fight to the death to protect their barnyard wards. While … [Read more...]
How To Protect Your Homestead From Intruders
If the SHTF tonight, how could you protect your home? Remember, calling 911 and hoping local heroes in blue arrive in time to save you and your loved ones will not be an option. Even if you have copious amounts of weapons and ammo, that won't be enough to thwart the panicked … [Read more...]
