Tricia Drevets, Author at Homestead Survival Site

25 Surprising Uses for Cinnamon

Cinnamon is more than a spice. Here 25 practical uses for health, food storage, pest control, and preparedness.

Learn how to turn a tiny apartment into a self‑sufficient homestead with container gardens, natural cleaning, solar power, and food storage.

Baking soda isn’t just for baking. There are over 100 practical uses for baking soda in cleaning, personal care, gardening, and more.

Here are 13 surprising uses for olive oil on the homestead, from cleaning and skin care to lamp fuel, tool protection, and natural remedies.

These household items that will be priceless when disaster strikes. Stock up now on everyday goods that could save you later.

Learn which garden plants don’t grow well together. Avoid common companion planting mistakes and keep your vegetables healthy and productive.

Here are 15 foods that can last 15 years or more with proper storage. Learn how to preserve them for long-term emergencies.

Learn how to control common garden pests naturally with safe, chemical-free methods that protect your plants, soil, and family’s health.

Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Learn 12 ways to find and collect emergency water when the taps run dry and stores are empty.

Lower your chicken feed costs by growing your own fodder! Learn what fodder is, the best seeds to use, and step-by-step instructions.