Even the most healthy plants will sometimes succumb to disease, but if you know what to watch out for and how to treat it, you’ll often be able to catch it early and nip it in the bud. Here are some of the most common types of plant diseases you’ll come across growing both … [Read more...]
150 Homesteading and Off the Grid Hacks
Over the weekend I was reading about homesteading hacks, and I came across two articles with a TON of awesome ideas. They're both from the same site. The first one is specifically about homesteading, and second is about off the grid living. Some of my favorite ideas from the … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Make Your Own Yeast
There are many ways to make your own yeast, but arguably the easiest way is to grow a sourdough starter. To do this, all you have to do is capture wild yeast using flour and water. Though there are other methods that are fairly easy, I recommend this method for a couple of … [Read more...]
How to Build an Earthen Oven (& Bake Bread In It)
Earthen ovens have been used to cook food for at least two thousand years. They were widely used in homes and forts in the 18th century, they were moved from place to place on wagons in medieval times, and there is evidence of them being used all around the world during the era … [Read more...]
9 Quieter Chicken Breeds for Urban Homesteaders
It's no secret that roosters can make quite a bit of noise when they're sounding the daily wake-up call. In fact, they often raise the alarm all day long, even if it's only to let the hens know they've found a bug. But did you know that hens can be as noisy, if not … [Read more...]
20 Vegetables That Grow in the Shade
About 10 years ago, I lived in a house with a backyard so shady, it barely got any sunlight at all. Since summers are very hot down South, it was really nice because I could sit outside or play with my dog without getting a sunburn (like I do in my current yard). The downside is … [Read more...]
12 Life-Saving First Aid Skills That Everyone Should Learn
When someone gets injured, every single second is crucial. The longer it takes for them to receive first aid, the more likely they are to die or have long-term problems caused by the injury. This is one of the downsides of living off the grid. In some places, it could take hours … [Read more...]
101 DIY Pallet Projects
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 room, … [Read more...]
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