Tricia Drevets, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Meet the Murph’Ariens Family: 12 Years Off the Grid and Still Going Strong

Twelve years ago, Bryce and Misty Murph’Ariens paid off all their debts and left big city life to homestead on their wetland property.

It may be impossible to keep critters from feasting on your garden plants. However, there are humane ways to limit the damage.

You probably have some poisonous foods in your kitchen right now. A surprising number of pantry staples contain hazardous compounds.

Adding fertilizer to soil is the best way to replenish essential nutrients. And fortunately, there are 12 cheap ones you can make yourself.

If you don’t want to use chemicals to kill flies, then try some of these natural fly traps and fly repellents instead.

A dry flush toilet allows you to have a commode in your home without a sewage hook-up or a plumbing system.

Orange peels and the peels of other citrus fruits have many frugal uses around the home and garden. Here are 30 uses to consider.

Collecting rainwater is a practice that can serve as a step on your way to a more sustainable way of life. Here are the basics.

Some people think of PVC pipe as a kind of Lego for adults. The possibilities for using these inexpensive but durable pipes are endless.

You can share your skills with others this holiday and save money while you’re at it. Here are 31 free gifts for preppers and homesteaders.