By and large, knot tying has become a forgotten art. In a survival scenario, though, knowing how to tie an effective knot could very well be the difference between life and death. With that in mind, if there’s one knot you should learn to tie, it's the bowline knot. Want to … [Read more...]
How To Make Portable Soup
Ever heard of portable soup before? You might be surprised to learn that it was very popular back in the 18th century. It's basically a solidified broth to which you can add hot water and quickly make soup. It's also called portable broth, pocket soup, veal glue, and many other … [Read more...]
35 Off-Grid Uses for Metal 55-Gallon Drums
Being able to repurpose items into something new and beneficial is a hallmark of a prepared and innovative individual. Of course, some items are more versatile than others when it comes to being repurposed into something new. With that said, one of the most versatile items is … [Read more...]
How $30 Can Feed Your Goats All Winter
Got goats? If so, then you need to figure out how to keep them fed throughout the winter when plants aren't growing as much. According to Arms Family Homestead, the best way to feed and sustain goats all winter long is by planting a wheat and rye pasture mix. You should plant it … [Read more...]
5 Easy Meals To Cook During An Emergency
Regardless of what happens in the world, we gotta eat. But even something as simple as making a meal can be a challenge when times are tough. Especially if you don’t know how to cook. That’s why we want to share 5 meals that are easy to make and easy to clean up. Better yet, … [Read more...]
How To Buy Land With No Credit Check
For many people, the dream of owning a homestead offers the promise of a self-reliant lifestyle. It’s the kind of lifestyle that is highly appealing to people enduring tough financial times or who are short of money. And that creates a problem when it comes to land … [Read more...]
DIY Fire Pit From Scrap Materials
If you have some basic welding skills and any experience with metalworking you can easily salvage scrap metal to make a unique and highly functional fire pit and grill. In this video, Ollari's explains how to customize the perfect firepit and grill from scrap materials. Here's … [Read more...]
Easy Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Over the past year, goats milk soap has become very popular. But why? What makes this kind of soap better than regular soap? People like goat milk soap because it's great if you have dry and/or sensitive skin. And if you have psoriasis or eczema, this soap will significantly … [Read more...]
Easy Way To Preserve and Store Eggs
Eggs are nature's multivitamins. They are so incredibly good for you, and they're delicious. But if you're raising chickens, you might have more eggs than you can eat. And if you're trying to live off the grid (or you simply lose power) and don't have a working refrigerator, what … [Read more...]
Homesteader’s Secret Cleaner Recipes
A few months ago, my neighbor died of cancer. I didn't know her very well, but I knew this: she was a health nut. Even though she was in her mid-fifties, she could have passed for 40. She exercised, did yoga, ate healthy foods, and didn't have any bad habits that I knew of. So … [Read more...]
Historic Kitchens vs. Modern Kitchens
When you go to the kitchen, which appliances are you most likely to use? Probably the refrigerator and the microwave, right? For some people, those are the only appliances they ever use. And yet, these things weren't even invented until the twentieth century. Kitchens existed for … [Read more...]
65 Amazing Uses for PVC Pipes
PVC pipe is one of the most versatile inventions in the history of construction. PVC stands for "polyvinyl chloride," and it is normally used for plumbing or drainage. But if you're creative, you can find dozens of other uses for PVC pipe around the homestead. If a week ago … [Read more...]
7 Mistakes to Avoid when Harvesting Rain Water
Rainwater is an excellent source of drinking water whether you're living on a homestead or surviving after a disaster. However, it's not as simple as setting out buckets when it rains. You need to set up a proper rainwater harvesting system. And even then, you have to be careful … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Use Milk Jugs For Gardening
Are you throwing away plastic milk jugs every week? Stop it. The plastic in these jugs is sturdy, making them useful for a variety of purposes. For example, you can turn milk jugs into the following: funnels, dustpans, mini shovels, outdoor lamps, water markers, storage … [Read more...]
Pallet Greenhouse with a Rain Gutter Grow System
Usually, when I share a video about some DIY project, it's something fairly simple that most people could do in one day--something my readers might actually like to try. This project, however, would take most people several days...or weeks. I don't really expect any of you to … [Read more...]
How To Clip Chicken Wings
Chickens are a very strange type of bird. They have wings, and yet they can't fly. Well, that's not quite accurate. Chickens can fly, just not very far. Most chicken breeds can only fly a few feet off the ground, but some of the lighter breeds can fly as high as 10 feet and as … [Read more...]
How To Make Garlic Powder At Home
Garlic powder is definitely one of the most important ingredients in my kitchen. I use it when making chili, meatloaf, spaghetti, casseroles, and all sorts of other dishes. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on Pinterest! Why make it at home when you can … [Read more...]
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