Backyard Projects

Greenhouse 101

Greenhouse 101

You already know my article about how I built my greenhouse and I wanted to share some valuable insights about maintaining one. We can call it a...

DIY Ingenious Rainwater Harvesting Systems

DIY Ingenious Rainwater Harvesting Systems

I’ve been exploring rainwater collection systems, and they’re super easy to set up. They can lower your water bills and provide an emergency supply....

DIY Root Cellar In A Box

DIY Root Cellar In A Box

A root cellar is a storage space built underground to preserve perishable items like fruits, vegetables, and other root crops for an extended time....

DIY Self-Watering Raised Garden Beds

DIY Self-Watering Raised Garden Beds

A self-watering raised garden bed is a type of garden bed with a built-in watering system that provides a consistent water supply to the plants. It...

Blue Barrel Uses You Never Thought Of

Blue Barrel Uses You Never Thought Of

For one very big reason, blue barrels are popular with preppers and homesteaders: they are one of the most effective means for storing water and...

Off Grid Water Heaters

Off Grid Water Heaters

Living off-grid for a decade, I've tested various water heaters. Solar ones are sunny-day champions, though not great when clouds roll in....

DIY Poor Man’s Greenhouse

DIY Poor Man’s Greenhouse

As a homesteader, you need to be well-prepared for any crisis. For instance, you should know how to use survival off-grid tools, build a shelter, or...

I Would Never Do It. Would You?

I Would Never Do It. Would You?

I had always loved experimenting with new practices on my farmstead. However, a brief but eye-opening encounter has made me realize that what seems...

If You Don’t Have a Root Cellar Do This

If You Don’t Have a Root Cellar Do This

Storing food for survival situations is essential for any homesteader. It's crucial you have enough food supplies to last until the next harvest or...

How To Make A Wind Turbine At Home

How To Make A Wind Turbine At Home

Living off the grid can be expensive. As a homesteader, you can take several steps to cut down your electricity bills and reduce your overall energy...

DIY Potato Tower

DIY Potato Tower

As a homesteader, I find joy in being self-sufficient and growing my own produce in a small garden. While I may not have truckloads of produce, I...

You Won’t Have To Make Compost Again

You Won’t Have To Make Compost Again

I have a confession to make:  I used to hate composting. The smell, the mess, and the endless waiting. These days, things have changed. I use now...

I Finally Did It

I Finally Did It

Fish are bred and raised in a controlled environment as part of fish farming, commonly called aquaculture, a significant agricultural area. It has...

How To Make An Invisible Shelter

How To Make An Invisible Shelter

When there is a societal breakdown, be it localized rioting or a nationwide crisis, looting becomes a major concern that we need to take seriously;...

DIY Solar Powered Air Cooler

DIY Solar Powered Air Cooler

As homesteaders, we understand the importance of self-sufficiency and using what we have. One of the most significant resources at our disposal, is...

DIY Electricity Free Fridge

DIY Electricity Free Fridge

During a grid-down scenario, the loss of electricity presents an immediate problem of food spoilage. While generators, battery banks, and other...

Haybox Cooking

Haybox Cooking

Cooking can be an energy-intensive and time-consuming activity. Whether homesteading, or living off the grid, you always look for ways to save time...

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