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...
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How to Preserve a Carved Pumpkin Naturally
When autumn arrives, pumpkins take center stage. Their rich orange color, earthy scent, and...
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Best Ways To Preserve Your Fall Harvest
For most of us, Autumn is harvest season. One reason is that the fruits and vegetables in our...
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Planting Garlic Right
Garlic has long been a cornerstone of both the kitchen and the apothecary. Revered for its pungent...
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How to Survive Extreme Weather with Only What Grows in Your Backyard
Weather extremes vary, from bad heat waves to winter freezes. A sudden frost can turn many plants...
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20 Foods You Can Preserve in Pantyhose
Wearing pantyhose is something that has more or less gone by the wayside with the traditional 9 to...
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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...
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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...
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The 4-Ingredient Pantry Challenge. Can You Survive It?
Ever wondered what it would take to truly live off only what’s already in your kitchen? Just...
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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...
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How Much Mulch Do I Need?
Mulching is one of those old, quiet garden tricks that does far more than people realize. A good...
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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...
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Vertical Gardening for Self-Sufficient Living
In a world where every inch of soil matters, vertical gardening reminds us that nature’s abundance...
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How To Start Your Own Apothecary in a Small Space
For years, I prepared medicinal herbs on the kitchen counter between baking bread and washing...
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The Amish Ways: Book Review
If anyone knows how to live a self-sufficient life, it’s the Amish. When a crisis hits, they...
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I Lived in The Woods for 15 Days and This is What Almost Killed Me
I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors. I spent 15 years in the Army, which involved plenty of...
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5 Forgotten Soil-Revival Methods That Can Save Your Harvest
If you want a strong harvest, it starts with healthy soil. But over time, your land can lose...
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Add This to Your Pantry to Keep Pests Away This Winter
The good news with a refrigerator or freezer is they’re basically bug-proof. Even if a fruit fly...
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These 6 Items Skyrocketed in Price. Here’s What I Did
It’s no secret that prices for items we use everyday have been climbing exponentially. If you’re a...
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This is Why the Amish Bury Their Food
The Amish have quietly preserved a way of life that values simplicity, self-reliance, and the...
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Don’t Throw Away Your Used Tires! Do This Instead
It’s estimated that more than 350 million rubber tires are recycled annually worldwide. Most are...
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How to Make Penicillin Soup
‘Tis the season. You know the one. The one where communal bugs make their way from one...
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20+ Everyday Tools That Will Save Your Life In The Next Crisis
Here’s the telegram: think off-grid. Power tools that plug in can’t do much in a crisis because...
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This Bone-Dry Butter Lasts for 5+ Years Without Refrigeration
It’s called “Ghee.” It’s butter that has been filtered to remove fats and fat solids leaving a...
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The Black Soil That Doubles Your Harvest
The concept of “black soil” can be a head-scratcher to some but it’s an accurate definition of a...
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I Just Completed The Amish Academy… And You Won’t Believe What I Found
Many people think they can survive off-grid until they’re forced to live without power for a week....
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How to Heat a Greenhouse Without Electricity
Growing food year-round is a dream for many homesteaders and gardeners, but when cold weather sets...
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How To Make Sauerkraut
A Heritage of Preservation For centuries, sauerkraut has been more than just a tangy side dish—it...
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10 Egg Yolk Uses You Didn’t Know About
They’re not just for breakfast anymore. Eggs yolks have remarkable properties that go beyond the...
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Corn Porridge: A Simple, Nourishing Staple You Can Make Anywhere
Corn has been a survival food for centuries. Long before processed cereals and instant oats,...
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How to Cook a Full Meal Without Gas, Electricity, or Fire
Nothing seems to be getting cheaper these days. That’s especially true for utilities like...
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8 Unusual Uses for Manure Around Your Homestead
When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know...
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