Backyard Projects

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;...

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

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

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...

The hot shower is a marvel of modern technology. There is nothing like a hot shower after a cold hard day of work. The good news is that DIY hot...

The average steel bunker, base design, is going to run you over $20,000 for installation. I think that most people with a spare $20,000 at this...

Did you ever think about being water independent and reduce your utility costs at the same time? Let’s look at 10 water systems that ensure there is...

Since winters are cold and harsh, there might be better times to implement your homestead ideas into life. You can get all those DIY projects off...

Homemade stoves are an economical solution for preppers living off the grid. The good thing with these heating and cooking fixtures is that they are...

Finding yourself with many bricks after completing basic home renovations is not uncommon. Why not put that pile of bricks sitting up in a corner to...

Nature has blessed humans with many things so that we can survive. Worm composting is a way to breakdown naturally everything that is...

Backyards are private, that's for sure. But using it effectively, efficiently, and economically is a challenge for most homesteaders. But with the...

Stop! Before you throw away old, holey clothes, remember that there are ways to give them another life! No, put your sewing needle down. It doesn't...

Water is the most critical resource for humans aside from shelter, and we can only survive around three days without it. The problem with water is...

Maybe you’ve decided to keep bees and like most new beekeepers, you are full of anticipation for your new adventure. Perhaps your native bee...

Gardening is a rewarding activity, but once you dive deeper, you'll realize it comes with its challenges. For example, creating a DIY tomato cage...

I’ve lived in standard stick-built homes most of my life – as, no doubt, have most of you. I still do, when I’m stateside. But, back in the 90s I...

Rocket stoves are easy to carry around as a small camp stove whenever you’re out. They are efficient and burn for a long time, so you need less fuel...

With summer in full swing, take time to really enjoy it. There are many things you can do that don’t cost a lot of money and will be fun for people...

One of the problems with projects around the home and in the backyard is that the materials required can be costly or require several trips to the...

There are countless DIY projects for your property but these 10 are quite easy to make; they are popular and useful, too. Besides getting outside in...

Chickens are some of the best introductory animals to homesteading available in today's market. You can find them on hundreds of websites, get them...

As concerns about interruptions in the supply chain due to the pandemic hit the news, Victory Gardens are once again becoming popular. This is great...

I have always tried to keep my kitchen well organized for creating amazing stuff, but a whole lot of things make me mad. My kitchen counter and...

Homeowners have several distinct advantages when it comes to prepping. Owning your own place means that you can do what you want with it. You don’t...

Vertical gardens are an incredible way to save space (or condense gardens for smaller areas) and they help save time watering. After all, if all of...

For many of us, we’re already thinking about how we can make an income off of our properties before we’re even settled in! There is no more...

Earth worms are an exceptionally important part of our environment. Farming your own Earthworms allows you to bring several benefits into your...

Fresh herbs bring a wonderful flavor and aroma to food. Here we will guide you through the steps required to build an irrigation system for your...

Gardens are costly, however they don’t necessarily have to be. From the tools we use to developing and increasing soil fertility, there are many...

Quick question: what do you do if you don't have electricity and need light? The answer: Not much... Or you always work during the afternoon or...