Native Tribes Around the World Have Used Tree Bark for Everything from Cups and Shelters to Canoes and Rope. The bark of many trees is soft, pliable, and sturdy. If you harvest it the right way and know how to work with it, you can shape it into just about anything you need in a … [Read more...]
9 Best States For Off Grid Living
If we define off-grid living as living without relying on public utilities, then what are the best states for this kind of lifestyle? As this video by Live Life DIY discusses, there nine states for off-grid living that stand out above the rest. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
17 Simple Ways to Be a Little More Self-Sufficient
Pandemic. Economic crisis. Civil unrest. The extraordinary times in which we are living are causing more and more people to yearn for a simpler way of life. However, it can be daunting to consider all the changes that are part of adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle. The good … [Read more...]
The Second Wave is Coming to Your Town: Here’s How to Prepare
Life has changed since the end of February when Covid-19 started to spread across the United States. Though some states have fewer cases of coronavirus, many states are also having resurgences due to lessened restrictions, holidays, warm weather, and vacations. If your town … [Read more...]
How To Make An Herbal Anti-Itch Salve In A Crock-Pot
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. One of the best anti-itch salves you can make is a jewelweed salve. It's … [Read more...]
16 Trees You Can Tap for Syrup
Tree tapping is a longstanding tradition with indigenous tribes who taught the earliest colonists how to tap maple trees in North America. Birch sap has a rich history with traditions throughout Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. These traditions survive the test of time for good … [Read more...]
22 Natural Medicines You Can Make at Home
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. Do you find yourself reading the labels of over-the-counter medicines more … [Read more...]
6 Trees You DON’T Want On Your Property
To Put It Bluntly, Some Trees Just Aren’t Worth the Shade. I live on 80 acres in Northern Michigan in the Manistee National Forest. There are easily thousands of trees spread across the property. Most create a beautiful canopy and really put on a show in the Fall. Want to … [Read more...]
17 Fun Things To Do During Quarantine (Without Screens)
With coronavirus spiking across the country, more and more people are being forced into quarantine. Some of them are people who have tested positive and have to stay home for two weeks. Others are people who are trying to avoid catching the virus in the first … [Read more...]
18 Medicinal Herbs to Look For in Your Backyard
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. Foraging your own medicine can be intimidating. If you're just getting … [Read more...]
Calendula: The World’s Most Useful Flower
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. People with a green thumb may already be aware of the medicinal properties … [Read more...]
How To Find And Eliminate Poison Ivy
Summer is here, along with endlessly long sunny days, trips to swimming holes, perpetual garden work, and brushes with poison ivy. If you happen to be one of those rare folks who aren’t allergic, consider yourself lucky. For the rest of us, eradicating this enemy of good times is … [Read more...]
How To Make Homemade Neosporin (With Pics)
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. Most homesteaders wouldn’t dream of having a first aid kit that doesn’t … [Read more...]
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Raw Land
When purchasing property to build a homestead, the single most important factor to take into consideration is the land itself. Yes, the house is important also, but in order to live a truly self-sufficient life, the land is more important. Want to save this post for later? … [Read more...]
How To Make Homemade Gummy Vitamins
If you knew there were gummy bears that boost your immune system, would you eat them? Even more to the point, if you could make these at home, would you do it? It turns out it’s actually pretty simple to do, as Our Oily House discusses. To make your own homemade gummy bears, … [Read more...]
DIY Bug Spray Recipe With All-Natural Ingredients
Nice weather pulls us all outside to enjoy hikes, bonfires, gardening, and other outdoor activities. The last thing any of us want while enjoying the great outdoors is annoying stings from mosquitos. I tend to get an allergic reaction to the frustrating biters, leaving me with … [Read more...]
How To Make An Herbal Band-Aid
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. While some may scoff at the idea of healing an injury, settling a stomach, … [Read more...]
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