This DIY Garden Setup Can Feed Your Family All Year
Most people assume gardening shuts down when the frost hits, but that’s only true if you’re...
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Can You Do Electroculture in a Greenhouse?
At Self Sufficient Projects, we’re all about empowering you to grow your own food, harness...
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If You Feel This Strange Smell In Your House, Something Might Be Wrong
At first, it might seem harmless. A faint, strange smell that drifts through the room. Maybe it’s...
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The One Plant That Can Fix Your Entire Garden – And You’re Probably Ignoring It
Many people spend a small fortune chasing better soil, fewer pests, and healthier plants, without...
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The Most Dangerous Berry in the US (You Might Have It In Your Backyard)
There’s a berry growing in backyards all across America that looks harmless, even inviting. Some...
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How To Make Aztec Warrior Cake That Lasts for 10+ Years
Aztec armies marched for weeks; messengers ran hundreds of miles without supply trains. They...
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What’s Killing Your Plants Behind Your Back
You’ve watered, fertilized, and done everything “by the book”—so why do your plants still...
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How To Make Backyard Penicillin
There’s a 1 in 5 chance your reaction to antibiotics could land you in the ER. Are you ready to...
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Why Growing Bees Is Easier Than You Think
What if I told you that one of the most powerful allies in your garden doesn’t come from a seed...
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The Best Old Fashioned Pickled Eggs Recipe
Pickled eggs have stood the test of time as one of the most reliable and long-lasting foods in a...
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The Unseen Garden Pests You’re Accidentally Feeding
Think pests are just part of homestead life? Think again. Many are crashing your garden because...
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The Best Cordless Lawn Mowers for Self-Sufficient Living
Maintaining a tidy yard isn’t just about curb appeal. It’s about stewardship, food security (if...
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Grandma’s Survival Stew
When the grid goes down…when supply chains break… when the grocery store shelves are bare, what...
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How to Grow Ginger – A Self-Reliant Guide for Backyard Growers
Ginger has been cultivated for thousands of years, prized for both its culinary punch and its...
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Harvard Calls This a “Brain Miracle”
We Promised to Dig Deeper Into Brain Mushrooms… Here’s What We Found A few days ago, I told you...
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Canning Potatoes: A Self-Reliant Staple for Your Pantry
When you’re striving for true self-sufficiency, a well-stocked pantry is more than just...
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15+ Homesteading Projects You Can Downsize for Simplicity
Most people think bigger is better when it comes to DIY: bigger sheds, bigger gardens, more tools,...
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This 10-Minute Soil Trick Can Double Your Harvest
If someone told me a 10-minute change in how I prepare my garden beds could double my harvest, I’d...
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How to Sew a Button (and Why You Should Learn It)
In a world where it’s easier to toss something out than to fix it, sewing a button might...
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The Soap That Might Be Growing In Your Backyard
Most people see a weed. They yank it out and toss it on the compost pile without a second thought....
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How To Make Your Own Homemade Ant Killer
5 DIY Recipes to Eliminate Ants Naturally Learning how to make your own homemade ant killer should...
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The Silent Killers Living in Your Garden
You water. You weed. You fertilize. But your plants keep dying, and you’re out of guesses. Before...
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How to Make Cowboy Bread (Lasts Months in Your Pantry)
It calls for ingredients we all keep in the pantry, and it doesn’t even need an oven. This...
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Vermicomposting: A Simple Way to Turn Scraps Into Black Gold
When you’re aiming for true self-sufficiency, nothing goes to waste, especially not your...
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DIY “Endless Food Machines”
More and more stories keep showing up on the Internet cautioning about coming food shortages,...
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Growing Kunekune Pigs: A Practical Guide for Self-Reliant Homesteads
If you’ve ever considered raising pigs but were put off by the size, mess, or feed costs of...
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Can You Freeze Eggs? What Every Homesteader Should Know
If you raise chickens or even buy farm-fresh eggs in bulk, you’ve likely wondered: Can you freeze...
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Shelf-Stable Rice Meals That Stay Fresh for Years
When stored right, rice can outlast just about every other grain in your pantry without losing its...
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How Does a Faraday Cage Work?
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the devices we use daily to the infrastructure...
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How to Attract Ladybugs To Your Garden – Nature’s Crop Guardians
Tired of watching your plants get chewed up by aphids, and not keen on dousing your garden in...
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10 Common Household Items You’ve Been Using Wrong
Many of us are quick to throw things away. That’s a good thing because clutter is unsightly and an...
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How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet – The RIGHT Way
Cast iron skillets are beloved in kitchens for their durability, heat retention, and ability to...
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