I Wish I Stockpiled These Before The Hurricane Hit
While I may not always be the top-notch prepper I, perhaps, should be; I do like to be prepared....
Read More
Category: All Articles
Deadly Canning Mistakes You Probably Make
If you ever need to rely on your own supplies for the long haul, home canning is a must-have...
Read More
DIY Greenhouse (With Step-By-Step Pictures)
Every homesteader knows that a greenhouse is a great way to extend your growing season by...
Read More
Items You Need to EMP-Proof Before It’s Too Late
When power goes out, most homesteaders reach for their backup generator. But what happens when...
Read More
Don’t Throw Away Used Cooking Oil! Do This Instead
Don’t toss out expired cooking oil! One of the essentials of a self-sufficient lifestyle is...
Read More
The First 7 Days After Hurricane Helene Hit My Homestead
This article may be a little more intense than you’re used to from me. Hurricane Helene was...
Read More
DIY Ingenious Rainwater Harvesting Systems
I’ve been exploring rainwater collection systems, and they’re super easy to set up. They can lower...
Read More
High-Risk Looter Places You Have To Stay Away From In A Crisis
Desperation can drive ordinary people to extremes. Over the years, I’ve seen how quickly society’s...
Read More
Hide This Immediately If You Have It On Your Property
There are plenty of items related to homesteading that we’d want to keep hidden from...
Read More
Survival Crops You Should Add To Your Garden Before It’s Too Late
Food prices are skyrocketing faster than my blood pressure. The thought of not feeding your...
Read More
Civil War Recipes That We Will All Be Eating Again Soon
The Civil War was a horrible time in American history, brought on by enormous debate surrounding...
Read More
11 Items To Look For At An Amish Market
If you’re preparing for an emergency, a natural disaster, or simply aiming to live off the grid,...
Read More
I Tried Drinking Water From My Stockpile and This Is What Happened
Without water, it doesn’t matter much what other preparations you’ve made – you’re only going to...
Read More
How To Store Your Food If You Don’t Have A Lot of Space
Worried your tiny homestead can’t support your self-sufficiency goals? Produce piling up with...
Read More
Homesteading Items You Should Get From The Thrift Store
Times are tough. Money’s tight. And new gear? It costs an arm and a leg. That’s why I LOVE thrift...
Read More
Canning Recipes Grandma Made Every Fall
People have been canning for generations. Whether it be in true cans or glass jars, once we...
Read More
How to Collect Rainwater Without Gutters
Collecting rainwater is nothing new. Our ancestors did it long before us. It’s surprising...
Read More
7 Survival Skills You’ll Need After the Collapse
In a world where the systems we have come to depend on collapse, survival hinges on a set of...
Read More
Why You Should Use Hot Pepper On Your Plants And Vegetables
Frustrated with countless DIY pest repellents that just don’t work? Or you might be concerned...
Read More
Ingenious Ways to Repurpose Old Furniture on Your Homestead
Thinking of tossing out your old furniture? Hold your horses! Those cast-offs might just be...
Read More
How To Thrive Without Running Water For A Year
When I was younger, I never gave much thought to the availability of running water. Never once did...
Read More
Long-Lasting Foods That Got Soldiers Through the Civil War
The Civil War’s hidden battleground? Soldiers’ stomachs. During the war, soldiers...
Read More
Plant These Veggies In Fall For An Early Spring Harvest
As the leaves turn brown and everything starts to get a little chillier, many of we gardeners sigh...
Read More
Survival Items That Will Skyrocket in Price in 2025
As I rummaged through my garage for a flashlight during an unexpected blackout last week, I...
Read More
Read This Before Throwing Away Kitchen Scraps
You’ve chopped and sauteed and cooked everything down. There’s a pile of leftovers and...
Read More
I Visited An Amish Farm. This Is How It Went
When stepping foot on an Amish farm for the first time, feeling like you have been instantly...
Read More
10 Household Items You Can Use as Mini-Greenhouses
Using everyday household items, you can transform your casual gardening into an innovative one...
Read More
Wild Edibles Native Americans Survived On During Fall
Native Americans spent thousands of years farming, gathering, and hunting for their food across...
Read More
8 Foods You Should Never Keep in a Fridge
Storing food in the refrigerator to keep it fresh is not always a good choice. While some foods,...
Read More
Don’t Throw Away Your Garbage Bags, Do This Instead
Ever looked at garbage bags and thought, “Wow, what potential?” By the end of this...
Read More
Gardening Myths That Are Actually True
Ever heard of regrowing veggies from scraps or using mesh bags to repel pests? These might sound...
Read More
