7 Medicinal Seeds You Need to Start Stockpiling
Let’s face it, when a disaster strikes, you can’t always rely on your local pharmacy being open or well-stocked. But what if you had a mini pharmacy growing right in your backyard? Sounds a bit far-fetched, right? Actually, it’s not. Stockpiling medicinal seeds is one...
Bury These 8 Items Before The Next Crisis
When the world seems to turn upside down, having a secure backup plan is not just smart—it’s crucial for survival. Looters, desperate neighbors, and even authorities can quickly become a threat to your hard-earned supplies post-SHTF. One of the best ways to keep your...
Add These to Your Pantry While You Can Still Afford Them
If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that the supply chain stability we rely on every day can be disrupted overnight. Whether it’s inflation, shipping logistics problems, ships hitting bridges, trade wars, supply chain breakdowns, or global or natural...
7 Low-Budget Projects You Should Make This Winter
Summer is primetime for projects. The sun’s out, the weather is fair, and the temperatures are comfortable. Winter is another story. Windchills dip below zero, snow covers the ground and most of us succumb to varying degrees of cabin fever. That’s a good time to roll...
Ash + Meat
When you first hear it, it doesn’t seem to make sense. People for centuries have successfully preserved meat in wood ashes. It seems to contradict everything we know about how we want our food. It goes way beyond the 5-second rule but can effectively preserve meat for...
How I Saved $400 a Year by Harvesting My Garden Seeds
Throughout the growing season and into the fall our gardens often provide us with a regular harvest of fruits and vegetables. We carefully cook them, prepare them and often preserve them. But while we’re harvesting the fruits of our labor, how often do we think to...
10 Foods You Should Never Keep in Your Fridge
It's easy to assume that most fresh foods should be refrigerated. But that’s not true. Cold temperatures can have an adverse effect on the texture, flavor and believe it or not -the shelf life of many foods. There are also some foods that should simply not be kept in...
DIY Solar Food Dehydrator from Pizza Boxes and Aluminum Foil
Ancient cultures around the world have been sun-drying foods for thousands of years. It was in fact the first food preservation technique. Fruits and vegetables were the most commonly dried foods, but strips of meat were also sun dried. Think of it as the world’s...
The Best Time to Water Plants: A Natural Grower’s Guide
Watering seems simple enough until we watch healthy seedlings turn yellow, soil grow moldy, or leaves crisp under the sun even when the watering can was used “on time.” The truth is, plants don’t benefit just from being watered — they benefit from being watered at the...
The Brain Boosting Herb You Can Grow in a Mason Jar (No Garden Needed)
If you’ve ever forgotten where you put your keys… walked into a room and couldn’t remember why… or felt like your mind just isn’t as quick as it used to be… you’re not alone. In fact, nearly two-thirds of people experience some degree of memory decline as they age....
Why You Should Garden After Dark
For most of us, morning and afternoon are prime time for gardening. Those of us who have jobs during the day usually get out there early in the morning or after work or dinner or weekends, but few of us think about gardening or watering at dusk or after dark. What...
How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in Trash Bags
Any of us who have grown potatoes in the past know the challenges. Unlike many other vegetables that mature quickly, potatoes need the whole season to reach maturity. That means a part of our gardens are dedicated solely to potatoes from Spring through Summer and into...
11 Medicinal Plants You Should Save Before the Frost
As the frosts and freezes of late Autumn approach, it’s time to think about what you can save and salvage from your yards and gardens that have medicinal value. And this isn’t just about herbs; there are many plants and flowers that have medicinal benefits. We’re...
Tomato Worms: How to Identify, Manage, and Protect Your Garden
Tomato worms can surprise even the most attentive gardener. One day your plants look strong and full of life, and the next morning you find large bite marks, stripped stems, and droppings beneath the leaves. These pests blend so well into the plant that many gardeners...
How Does a Greenhouse Work
If you’ve ever stepped into a greenhouse on a cold morning, you’ve felt the quiet miracle it holds. The frost may linger outside, but inside, the air is gentle and alive. The greenhouse isn’t just a structure of glass or plastic; it’s a living balance between...
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
Tomatoes have long been called the jewels of summer, bursting with flavor and rich in vitamins. But their season is short, and once the weather cools, that fresh taste fades fast. Drying tomatoes is one of the oldest and most effective ways to preserve their sweetness...
Ingenious Solar-Powered Projects Inspired By the Amish
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many of us assume about their culture and society. But the Amish actually see solar power as a resource that aligns perfectly with their dedication to independence,...
7 Amish Blacksmithing Skills That Will Save You $500 a Year
Blacksmithing is a skill that the Amish have embraced for centuries. It’s one of the key skills that enables their self-sufficiency and provides resources from the home to the barn to the farms and fields. It’s a simple craft and the primary tools include an anvil, a...
10 Uses for Spoiled Vegetables (Not Compost!)
Usually, when we find ourselves with some spoiled or rotting vegetables we just toss them in the compost heap or into the garden waste bin for the weekly garbage day. But it may surprise you that those spoiled vegetables can still be used although you definitely...
DIY Herbal First Aid Kit
Let’s face it: no one ever plans to cut their hand while doing household tasks, come down with a nasty cough after a weekend trip, or wake up with a bloated stomach and no idea what triggered it. But it happens. And when it does, it’s better to be ready with something...
DIY Solar Food Dehydrator from Pizza Boxes and Aluminum Foil
Ancient cultures around the world have been sun-drying foods for thousands of years. It was in fact the first food preservation technique. Fruits and vegetables were the most commonly dried foods, but strips of meat were also sun dried. Think of it as the world’s...
10 Ingenious Uses for Flour Around Your Home
Usually when we think of flour we think of bread, biscuits, pie crusts and cookies. But flour has some surprising characteristics that lend it to other uses. On the one hand, it’s a mild abrasive. On the other hand, it acts as a lubricating powder. When added to water...
The Pioneer Way to Dig a Well by Hand (No Equipment Needed)
Water is survival. Without it, even the toughest homestead will fail at some point. Long before power drills or modern rigs, pioneers dug wells with nothing but shovels, and you can too. Forget waiting on contractors or pricey equipment. In this guide, I’ll show you...
Why You Should Rub Lard On Your Windows
You’re probably chuckling at the thought of smearing animal fat on your windows—and honestly, you should. But this idea isn’t born from quirky folklore. It comes from centuries of hard-earned, practical wisdom. The science is simple: lard is fat, and fat is a poor...
Have You Been Using Fake Honey?
If you think honey is your health’s ally, today's article might come as a shock to you. Do you know those little plastic honey bear recipients on supermarket shelves? They might contain nothing but high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors,...
$0 Bill Full Meal
If the grid went down tonight, how many of us could still cook a proper meal? Most people wouldn’t last a day without power or fuel. Put those together, and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Matter of fact, you don’t even...
Shelf-Stable Foods That Kept Coal Miners Alive During the Great Depression
When the Great Depression struck, coal miners and their families were among the hardest hit. With their paychecks slashed and the mines shutting down without warning, putting food on the table became a daily battle. Every meal was uncertain, and survival often came...
Copper Cookware Pan – Pros, Cons, and Choosing the Right One
Copper cookware has a long, respected history in traditional kitchens. Its beauty is obvious, but its real value lies in how intuitively it cooks. Copper responds instantly to heat changes, distributes warmth evenly across the surface, and gives you control that few...
The Ultimate Depression-Era Immune Booster
During the Great Depression of the 1930’s people were unaware of multi-vitamins as a way to boost the immune system. In fact, most people weren’t even aware of what an immune system was, let alone how to support one. Fortunately, many of the foods that were cheap and...
Ash + Meat
When you first hear it, it doesn’t seem to make sense. People for centuries have successfully preserved meat in wood ashes. It seems to contradict everything we know about how we want our food. It goes way beyond the 5-second rule but can effectively preserve meat for...
Fermented Milk
Fermented milk has been part of traditional diets for thousands of years, valued for its tangy flavor, gentle preservation, and surprising health benefits. Long before refrigeration, people relied on fermentation to keep milk safe and nourishing. Today, the same...
5 Healthy Harvest Soup Recipes
Harvest season always brings an abundance of vegetables. Many continue to thrive into winter including many root vegetables like carrots, onions, turnips and parsnips, and brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower. Others like tomatoes, peppers and peas...
Can Chickens Eat Carrots?
When you raise chickens, you quickly learn that a healthy flock starts with a varied diet. Fresh kitchen scraps can be a wonderful supplement to their grain, especially when those scraps come straight from the garden. Among the most common vegetables to find in the...
Is Rabbit Manure a Good Fertilizer?
Gardeners have used animal manure to enrich soil for centuries, but not all manures behave the same. Rabbit manure stands out as one of the most valuable and beginner friendly fertilizers you can add to your garden. It is naturally balanced, rich in nutrients, and...
Livestock Guardian Dogs: The Silent Protectors Every Homestead Needs
Livestock guardian dogs have been part of traditional farming for thousands of years, and for good reason. Long before modern fencing, alarms, or surveillance existed, a well-trained guardian dog was the only line of defense between a shepherd’s animals and the wild...
Dexter Cows: The Small Cattle With a Big Role in Self-Sufficiency
If you’ve been looking for a way to add cattle to your homestead without needing hundreds of acres or a feed bill that drains your savings, you might want to meet the Dexter cow. This Irish breed has been quietly winning over homesteaders and small farmers for its...
10 Natural Remedies for Common Livestock Ailments
When livestock fall sick, things can go downhill fast. What starts as a minor cold in a goat or a patch of scours in a calf can quickly spread, costing you valuable time, money, and even animals if you’re not prepared. Out here, waiting on a vet isn’t always an...
Can Chickens Eat Celery?
When you’re raising chickens, it’s natural to wonder which foods from your own kitchen or garden can be shared with the flock. Celery often comes up in these conversations because it’s common, inexpensive, and full of nutrients. But is it safe for chickens to eat? The...
How Long Are Cows Pregnant? A Complete Guide for Farmers and Animal Owners
If you’re raising cattle, breeding for milk, beef, or even showing livestock, understanding how long cows are pregnant is essential. Whether you’re a seasoned rancher or a beginner farmer, knowing the gestation period will help you plan for calving season, manage herd...
How to Build a Chicken Coop With $50 In One Hour
Who would have thought that you could build a chicken coop within an hour? Yes, you got it right! Now let's see how to build a chicken coop. And this is just one of the chicken coop ideas you can find on this website. Interestingly, you like this idea as you may want...
How To Sharpen Your Homesteading Tools In Minutes
Stop tossing out your tools the moment they go dull! Sharpening them is simpler than you think! And here’s the scary part: dull tools don’t just slow you down, they’re also the ones most likely to injure you! A sharp blade is safer, requires less force to use, and...
Don’t Throw Away Spoiled Milk! Do This Instead!
If you throw spoiled milk down the drain, you lose money every time you do it. Seriously. You might think you are getting rid of “waste,” but you would be wrong. If it cannot be poured over cereal, it must be useless, right? That is exactly how people get fooled into...
Ingenious Solar-Powered Projects Inspired By the Amish
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many of us assume about their culture and society. But the Amish actually see solar power as a resource that aligns perfectly with their dedication to independence,...
Faraday Cage Fabric: A Practical Guide for Everyday Preparedness
Modern life depends so heavily on electronics that we often forget how fragile these systems can be. A single surge, an EMP, or even a severe solar event can damage devices we rely on for communication, power, and safety. While a traditional Faraday cage offers...
Do Amish Drink Alcohol?
Among the Amish, every choice reflects a balance between tradition, practicality and spiritual grounding. Their relationship with alcohol is no exception. While many imagine the Amish as strictly abstaining from anything modern or indulgent, the truth is far more...
How Your Clothes Could Save Your Life in the Next Crisis
In an uncertain world, shaped by natural disasters, power grid failures, and civil unrest, you might be left with nothing more than the clothes on your back! While shelf-stable food, water purification, and shelter often take the spotlight, in most preparedness...
What Is Borage?
Borage is a hardy annual herb known for its bright star shaped blue flowers and its long history as a soothing, uplifting plant in traditional folk medicine. Sometimes called “starflower,” borage grows easily in poor soils, attracts pollinators, and offers both...
How to Harvest 1000+ Gallons of Water from Your Roof
It sounds like a lot, and it is, but your roof can easily capture more than 1,000 gallons of water even during a light rain. A lot depends on the size of your roof and obviously the amount of rain but regularly harvesting rainwater and storing it not only saves money...
DIY Herbal First Aid Kit
Let’s face it: no one ever plans to cut their hand while doing household tasks, come down with a nasty cough after a weekend trip, or wake up with a bloated stomach and no idea what triggered it. But it happens. And when it does, it’s better to be ready with something...
How to Make a Dakota Fire Hole That Burns Without Smoke
A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking food. The problem with fire is that both the light and smoke can give away the location of your camp. This is not usually an issue, but you will probably want to hide your...
10 Medical Home Emergencies and How to Manage Them
What if your body suddenly betrayed you with a raging migraine, a blood sugar crash, or a night you just can’t sleep? When medical help isn’t right around the corner, knowing how to take control can mean the difference between panic and peace of mind. This isn’t about...
You Never Thought You Can Hide These In Plain Sight
Caching isn’t just a survival tactic. It’s a time-tested strategy that has helped humans preserve food and essentials for thousands of years. From Stone Age hunters storing meat underwater to modern homesteaders tucking gear into outbuildings, rock piles, or even...
How to Survive a Flash Flood
You won’t get a warning. That’s what makes flash floods so deadly. One minute, it’s raining hard—and the next, a wall of water is ripping through streets, sweeping away cars, homes, and anything else in its path. These floods kill more people each year than...
How to Sew a Button (and Why You Should Learn It)
In a world where it's easier to toss something out than to fix it, sewing a button might seem like a small, outdated skill, which is why many do not know how to sew a button. But ask anyone who's torn a shirt while traveling, lost a coat button during a winter storm,...
How Does a Faraday Cage Work?
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the devices we use daily to the infrastructure that powers our homes, we rely heavily on electronic systems. But what if something went wrong? What if an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or a strong electrical storm could...
How to Manage Serious Wounds With Household Items
I was chopping an oak round. One misjudged strike, and the blade glanced off the wood, biting deep into my shin. Blood soaked my boot within seconds. Alone, with the nearest hospital two hours down washed-out backroads, I limped to the porch, cursing my carelessness....
Homemade Medicinal Nettle Soap (Step By Step Recipe)
Stop uprooting Nettles! You probably remember just how much it stings, but did you know what it can actually do to your skin? Rich in silica, magnesium, chlorophyll, and trace minerals, nettle supports circulation, soothes dryness, and strengthens both hair and nails....
The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Book Review
When I first received The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve seen herbal guides before that are either overwhelming with medical jargon or just a list of recipes with no real structure. This book felt...
DIY Anti-Microbial Laundry Soap
Whenever possible, I try to use a natural product that is safe for me as well as the environment, but finding a detergent that fulfills both criteria can be difficult. So, when it comes to pre-treating stains and hand washing clothes, I prefer to use my DIY...
DIY Herbal First Aid Kit
Let’s face it: no one ever plans to cut their hand while doing household tasks, come down with a nasty cough after a weekend trip, or wake up with a bloated stomach and no idea what triggered it. But it happens. And when it does, it’s better to be ready with something...
How to Make a Dakota Fire Hole That Burns Without Smoke
A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking food. The problem with fire is that both the light and smoke can give away the location of your camp. This is not usually an issue, but you will probably want to hide your...
10 Medical Home Emergencies and How to Manage Them
What if your body suddenly betrayed you with a raging migraine, a blood sugar crash, or a night you just can’t sleep? When medical help isn’t right around the corner, knowing how to take control can mean the difference between panic and peace of mind. This isn’t about...
You Never Thought You Can Hide These In Plain Sight
Caching isn’t just a survival tactic. It’s a time-tested strategy that has helped humans preserve food and essentials for thousands of years. From Stone Age hunters storing meat underwater to modern homesteaders tucking gear into outbuildings, rock piles, or even...
How to Survive a Flash Flood
You won’t get a warning. That’s what makes flash floods so deadly. One minute, it’s raining hard—and the next, a wall of water is ripping through streets, sweeping away cars, homes, and anything else in its path. These floods kill more people each year than...
