I've seen a lot of DIY pallet projects floating around the Internet, but the other day I came across the ultimate list of pallet projects on Youtube. Although the list is called 101 DIY Pallet Project Videos, there are actually 154 in all. I was so blown away that I just had to … [Read more...]
7 Luxuries That Even Off-Gridders Can Enjoy
Most people think of off-grid living as “roughing it.” They assume you’ll be hauling water, hand splitting wood, and enduring long days of backbreaking labor. While that can be your off-grid experience, it doesn’t have to be. You can choose to give up your suburban luxuries when … [Read more...]
23 Budget-Friendly Garden Shed Ideas
If you're really serious about gardening, then you probably have all sorts of supplies: rakes, hoes, shovels, trowels, shears, pruners, gloves, wheelbarrows, and so forth. You could pile all that stuff in your garage (if you have one) or cram it into your foyer or laundry … [Read more...]
9 Best Firearms for Homesteaders
There are many kinds of tools that every homesteader should have, and one of those tools is a firearm. You’ll need it for hunting, dealing with pests, or perhaps even self-defense if people pour out of the cities after a disaster. That being said, not all guns are created … [Read more...]
3 Best & Worst Decisions We’ve Made Homesteading
Whenever I see a video about mistakes people made while homesteading, prepping, storing food, or whatever, I always check it out. I've made a lot of mistakes over the years--even when I was sure I knew what I was doing--so whenever I have the opportunity to learn from the … [Read more...]
11 Powerful Medicinal Herbs You Should Be Growing
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. For centuries, people have used herbs both to nourish and to heal the body. … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Find Simplicity On The Homestead
Many people have a romantic view of the homestead life: enjoying the fresh air, watching their animals, sipping iced tea, and so forth. The reality is that homesteading is a lot of work. A lot. Not that you won't have any downtime, but in all likelihood, you'll be much busier … [Read more...]
Train Your Milk Cow to Love You
Having a milk cow is a wonderful thing. You can get fresh delicious milk and use it to make butter, cheese, yogurt, and other delicious foods. The problem is, getting milk from your cow won't be easy if she doesn't like you. When my father bought himself an old Holstein cow … [Read more...]
7 Fast Bearing Fruit Trees
There’s nothing quite like the experience of going out into your own backyard and picking fresh fruit right off the tree. But fruit trees can be discouraging to many gardeners who like to see a quick turnaround in yield. Many fruit trees can take years to start bearing fruit, … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Free Home Remedies in One Place
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. There are a lot of great books full of natural home remedies, but why pay … [Read more...]
35 Emergency Foods To Stock Up On
Modern life has led people away from their backyard gardens and well-stocked root cellars. These once farmhouse staples helped ensure that families could feed themselves no matter how long the road to town was, what the weather was like, or their economic situation. While … [Read more...]
How to Make Natural, Healthy Soda at Home
I already made a post about homemade soda a few months back, but what can I say, I really love soda. And since I vowed to never drink sodas made by giant corporations (who don't seem to care about public health), I've been making my own soda lately and trying various … [Read more...]
7 Canning Mistakes That Can Make You Sick (Or Worse)
Common sense and creativity are things you need to have a lot of when homesteading. Most often there isn't a magic formula or set of rules for you to follow. You use your brain, hone your skills, and do what you can to keep moving forward. Learning to preserve your own food by … [Read more...]
How I Feed 30 Chickens For Only $1.25 a Day
One common concern people have when thinking about raising backyard chickens is the cost. Of course, you can feed your chickens table scraps, but you're going to have to buy lots of chicken feed. Chicken feed typically sells for $1 or more per pound, and since chickens eat 1/3 of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Attract Frogs & Toads to Your Garden
A while back I published an article on all-natural ways to keep pests away from your garden. It briefly touches on the idea of providing water and shelter to allies (predators of pests), but doesn't go into much detail. By far the best allies you can have in your garden are … [Read more...]
40 Best Plants for an Edible Landscape
Imagine a dire survival situation where everything you stockpiled has disappeared into the sky and it’s just you and your partner, Adam and Eve style. It’s time to live off the land. Lucky for you two, your home has a landscape full of flowers, plants, seeds, and produce that … [Read more...]
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