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21 Houseplants That Keep Bugs Away

Many houseplants serve as natural insect repellents, so you can use them to deter pests while making your home look and smell better.

Traditional Amish survival tips for off-grid living and homesteading. Learn practical skills and techniques for a self-sufficient lifestyle.

Homesteading requires a lot of hard work and dedication. These 19 habits will help you develop the necessary routine and maintenance skills.

The second Great Depression will be way worse because people no longer know how to grow food, fix stuff, and make things.

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

In a grid-down scenario, you may need to venture off your homestead for food and supplies. To do that, you’ll need a good map.

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

Just brushing up against many plants can cause skin irritation from rashes to blisters. Here are 12 deadly plants to avoid.

With a bit of creativity, expired food or food that is no longer palatable or edible can be repurposed into something useful.

Though this plant is sometimes known as a weed, learning about the benefits might make you reconsider eliminating it from your garden.