Black powder, the original gunpowder, can be made from sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate. Even if you never make your own gunpowder, these items are worth having on the homestead, anyway. In fact, they all have a place on the homestead for one use or another. Are you going to be firing a black powder rifle with your homemade black powder? … [Read more...]
5 Best Rifles for Homesteaders
As a homesteader, you have to rely on tools each and every day. One of those tools is a firearm. This is because firearms can perform several tasks that few other tools can. They can be used for self-defense, for hunting, for protecting livestock, for target shooting, and for pest control, to name a few things. It’s important that you choose … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Protect Your Homestead
According to FBI statistics, “A burglary occurs nearly every 15 seconds in the United States”. Even more alarming, “A majority of home intruders gain access forcibly through a 'locked' door.” Now imagine an intruder gained forcible entry to your house on the homestead, a location far away from authorities. This is a nightmare scenario that could be … [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 equal, and some are certainly better for homesteading use than others. … [Read more...]
7 Primitive Tools and How to Make Them
The whole point of homesteading is to become as self-sufficient as possible. That doesn't mean you can't buy products that were made by others, such as tools made in a factory. For certain items, there's simply no other choice. That's why I said, "as self-sufficient as possible." Meaning, if there's something you can make on your own, you … [Read more...]
