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In a world where it's easier to toss something out than to fix it, sewing a button might seem like a small, outdated skill, which is why many do not...
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...
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...
How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit
At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got near the backyard, the chickens went crazy, then...
I Joined The Wilderness Long-Term Survival Academy And This Is What Happened
I kept seeing promotional videos for this online course that promised in-depth wilderness survival knowledge. And that would not have caught my eye,...
Can You Catch Bird Flu From Chickens? What No One’s Telling You
Bird flu has been spreading rapidly, wiping out flocks across the whole country. While its effects on birds are well-known and often fatal, many...
Why Guns Alone Won’t Keep Your Homestead Safe
Most homesteaders believe that owning a gun is the ultimate defense against threats. But what if that belief is putting your safety at greater risk?...
What Is A Faraday Cage?
If you are wondering what is a Faraday cage, you should know that a Faraday cage, named after the British scientist Michael Faraday who first...
25 Ingenious Uses for Scotch Tape Every Homesteader Should Know
When you're living the homesteading life, every tool counts. You might rely on nails, screws, and rope for most fixes, but there’s one underrated...
How to Store Bacon So It Lasts for Years
Bacon's preservation spans centuries of homesteading knowledge, with techniques passed down through generations of self-sufficient families. If...
9 Skills Every Homesteader Must Have To Outlive A Crisis
You probably know how to grow food or raise chickens. Yes? But are those skills enough to help you outlive a crisis? No. Let me walk you through...
How You Should Actually Prepare for an EMP
A single electromagnetic pulse could wipe out our electronics in seconds and turn life upside down. That’s why it’s important to prepare for an EMP....
Fermentation 101
Many homesteaders are nervous about using fermentation as a method of preserving their harvest simply because they are unfamiliar with it, so I...
Forgotten Ways People Used to Store Food Before Refrigerators
Refrigeration is a modern luxury, but our ancestors thrived without it by harnessing the power of physics and microbiology. Simply put, they...
Why The Amish Never Stockpile These Homesteading Items
One of the great things about the Amish is that their way of life is simple and reliable. They focus on what they need daily and avoid keeping extra...
How to Survive a Deadly Blizzard
A blizzard occurs when intense snowstorms bring high winds and blinding conditions. These conditions are usually referred to as a “whiteout.” You...
How To Survive In A World Without Water
For most of us, water is something we simply take for granted. We turn on a faucet in the sink; flush a toilet fill a bathtub or turn on the shower....
Forgotten Nose-to-Tail Recipes Every Homesteader Should Know
Over-consumption is the norm today, making nose-to-tail recipes more vital than ever. This sustainable, eco-friendly approach uses every part of the...
Home Canning Sausages for Maximum Shelf Life (10+ Years)
As a homesteader, ensuring the long-term shelf stability of your food supplies is a top priority. One essential protein source that deserves your...
How to Stock Up on Essentials Despite Inflation
Recent economic reports confirm what we’re all feeling at the checkout—inflation is steadily driving up the cost of everyday items. Let's talk about...
Homesteading Skills You Need Before The Next Crisis
Homesteading skills were first defined by our pioneer ancestors. It’s essentially the ability to make use of available resources in our surroundings...
6 Foods You Should Bury in Your Backyard
Three generations of my family have used the same backyard storage pit. My grandfather dug it by hand in 1962. These were called "root caves" by...
How Long Do Potatoes Last?
Have you ever harvested potatoes on your homestead? It’s a feeling of pride, knowing that the fruits of your labor are about to become part of your...
Common Plants You Can Turn Into Flour in a Crisis
Is it possible to make flour without using wheat? According to Grandpa—YES! Did you know that there are several common plants you can turn into...
How to Survive a Winter Power Outage
Power outages are all too common and are usually the result of weather. High winds take down trees that take down power lines and ice storms can be...
This Water Source Will Disappear in a Crisis
Water is essential for survival. Without it, you won’t last long. That’s why, as a homesteader, making sure you have a reliable, clean water source...
I Ate Only Canned Meat for 6 Months and This Happened
Fresh meat is tough to keep in your homestead pantry, especially if you ate only canned meat for an extended period. It’s an excellent source of...
How To Protect Your Food Storage From Insects
The silent threat to your food storage isn’t moisture or temperature – it’s insects. And these three will be your main culprits: pantry moths,...
Why You Should Cure Potatoes Before You Store Them for Winter
Some years ago, I divided my harvest of Red Pontiacs into two batches: one I cured, and one I didn’t. By January, nearly half of the uncured batch...
Power Outage: How To Survive The First 7 Days
This 7-day blackout scenario draws from a real experience with a prolonged power outage. It occurred during a period when supply chain issues and...
How to Keep Looters Off Your Property After a Disaster
Something that often follows a disaster is another form of disaster. Looting has become all too common in disaster areas, especially when...
50 Powdered Foods That Last Forever
If you want a way to make certain foods last longer, have you thought about turning them into powder? Many powdered foods, especially those high in...
