Misc Archives

How to Survive a Winter Blackout

Winter is a terrible time for a power outage, but it happens to millions of people. Here’s how to prepare for and survive winter blackout.

If a day ever comes when antibiotics are unavailable, there are still many natural alternatives to antibiotics you can try.

Wildfires seem to be getting worse every year, and they ruin people’s lives. Here’s how to protect your homestead from wildfires.

Although some people think of borage as a nuisance weed, this self-seeding herb has plenty of great uses around the home.

There’s no need to buy all sorts of cleaning supplies. You can clean your entire home with baking soda, vinegar, and castile soap.

While essential oils can’t cure anything, they are still incredibly useful. Here are the essential oils you should have on hand.

If opioids are unavailable, there are some natural painkillers you can try instead including cloves, white willow bark, and more.

Abandoned vehicles are a treasure trove of salvageable items you can scavenge in a crisis. If you happen across one, here’s what to look for.

A mortar and pestle is the perfect no-tech, natural way to mix spices, grind medications, and make sauces. Here is how to use one.

Are you interested in homesteading, but not sure where to start? Then check out these homesteading tips for beginners.