11 Off-Grid Items to Look For at Garage Sales
Garage sales are the perfect place to find all sorts of treasures, especially if you want to prepare yourself to live off-grid.
Meet the Murph’Ariens Family: 12 Years Off the Grid and Still Going Strong
Twelve years ago, Bryce and Misty Murph’Ariens paid off all their debts and left big city life to homestead on their wetland property.
5 Best Dual-Purpose Livestock For Small Homesteads
Homesteaders with less space are forced to be very picky and deliberate about what to raise. This is where dual-purpose livestock is needed.Â
Why Permaculture Is So Important For Homesteaders
Creating a permaculture homestead may take years, but the payoff will be well worth it as you enjoy a permanent system of food and habitat.
13 Ways to Keep Animals Out of Your Garden
It may be impossible to keep critters from feasting on your garden plants. However, there are humane ways to limit the damage.
How To Use Sand To Preserve Vegetables
Preserving vegetables in sand is a common farmer’s trick. It allows folks to eat homegrown veggies throughout winter without a refrigerator.
30 Native American Herbal Remedies
Native Americans learned the healing powers of herbs by watching animals eat them. In time, they discovered these herbal remedies.
23 Common Foods That Can Be Poisonous
You probably have some poisonous foods in your kitchen right now. A surprising number of pantry staples contain hazardous compounds.
45 Dirt-Cheap Items That Will Soon Be Hard To Find
Many of these dirt-cheap items may gain serious value as they become more scarce. Stock up on them while you still can.
The Magic of Echinacea: How to Grow and Use It
Planting, growing, and using echinacea for medicinal purposes is easier than you think, and you may come to value this humble herb.
