Off Grid Knowledge – Homesteading Family & Kids

Homesteaders have been hanging jars in trees for centuries, Some of the traditions were based on superstition. It was the idea that evil spirits...

There is a certain wisdom hidden in small, everyday solutions. Long before convenience products and specialized tools came along, people learned to...

The appeal of living in the country is the assumption that life will be simpler and less complicated. That’s true to some degree, but what many...

It’s inevitable that harvest season is always going to provide us with way more fruits, vegetables and herbs than we can use in a week let alone...

When summer hits full force, even the best-built homesteads can feel like they’re baking from the inside out. Sure, air conditioning helps, but not...

Most people think bigger is better when it comes to DIY: bigger sheds, bigger gardens, more tools, more plans. But that’s not how it used to be... A...

Clay pots are fired pots typically referred to as terra cotta. People often use clay pots for plants, from flowers to vegetables to herbs. They come...

Winter is always the most challenging time of the year. It's not only about the cold, wind chill, and snow. There is also the risk of power outages...

You've chopped and sauteed and cooked everything down. There's a pile of leftovers and you toss them in the trash. How dare you. Tossing your...

Living off-grid for a decade, I've tested various off grid water heaters. Solar ones are great on sunny days, though not so effective when clouds...

One of the most useful items that is a part of my life is a bucket. From time immemorial buckets have been around. The humorous song that most of us...

When I first decided to get into self-sufficiency and homesteading , I thought it was super easy. I was about to find out how dead wrong I was....

Imagine this: the hum of modern appliances fades, replaced by the comforting crackle of a wood-burning stove and the rhythmic churn of a manual...

With winter just around the corner, you might be wondering what to do with the homestead available besides your home. In this article, I will share...

When you are in the thick of rearing children it seems like a period in your life that will never end. It’s a whirlwind, the schlepping kids around,...

Living in a homestead without a dog, is like living in a house with no electricity. It just doesn’t feel right. Homesteads are renowned for having a...

With all of the ridiculous new regulations, coddling, and societal mores that seem to be the norm these days, it’s a miracle those of us over 30...