Tricia Drevets, Author at Homestead Survival Site

13 Uses and Benefits of Rosemary

If you’re looking for a plant that is easy to grow and has a host of benefits and uses, look no further than rosemary.

In a post-collapse world, all the cash and credit cards in the world won’t do you much good. Experts believe we would need to turn to barter.

Greywater is the minimally contaminated wastewater from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, dishwashers, and laundry machines.

Garbage bags are very useful for those living off grid. You can use them for everything from collecting water to constructing a shelter.

Duct tape is a strong, water-resistant, layered adhesive tape that you can tear by hand. And it has hundreds of uses.

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.