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40 Off-Grid Uses for Cable Ties

Also commonly known as zip ties, cable ties have dozens of uses. They’re so useful, a prepared home should never be without them.

Seed tape is a strip of biodegradable paper or tape that has seeds affixed to it. You can make your own seed tape with just a few things.

There are many ways to store emergency water, and some are either cheaper or more effective than others. Here are your options.

Homesteaders may not think about biosecurity when they get up in the morning. But if you have livestock and pets, you probably should.

Fruitcake is an ancient recipe with a surprisingly long shelf-life. If you make survival fruitcake the right way, it will last for years.

If you’re looking for heirloom seeds, check out these heirloom seed companies, all of which sell quality seeds at reasonable prices.

Lavender isn’t just a pretty flower. It attracts pollinators, repels pests, and has many medicinal and culinary uses as well.

These are the best-selling emergency foods among preppers and homesteaders because of their shelf life, nutrition, and flavor.

Cast iron cookware is great for all types of meals. But if you’ve never used it, you could accidentally ruin it with one of these mistakes.

Many things can go wrong with an emergency food plan and in this article, I will briefly discuss how to avoid common food storage mistakes