Foods To Stock Up On This Winter
Winter brings unique food security challenges. Prices soar. Demand Increases. Panic Sets....
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I Wish I’d Known This Before Building A Root Cellar
Before the days of refrigeration and year-round access to fresh vegetables, folks had to figure...
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This Is How I Kept My Livestock Alive During The Disaster
Taking care of livestock during a natural disaster’s fallout is… whew. I’m still...
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Greenhouse 101
You already know my article about how I built my greenhouse and I wanted to share some valuable...
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Common Cowkeeper Mistakes Even The Most Advanced Can Make
Has your herd been getting sick too much lately? Are your cows not as productive or happy as they...
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DIY Cowboy Cough Syrup with Whiskey
There are four types of cough: dry, wet, allergy, and asthmatic. You’ve probably gone...
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Do This To Your Wood Stove Before Winter
Many of us homesteaders have wood-burning stoves. Some of us use it as a supplement to a furnace...
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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....
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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...
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DIY Greenhouse (With Step-By-Step Pictures)
Every homesteader knows that a greenhouse is a great way to extend your growing season by...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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DIY Ingenious Rainwater Harvesting Systems
I’ve been exploring rainwater collection systems, and they’re super easy to set up. They can lower...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Canning Recipes Grandma Made Every Fall
People have been canning for generations. Whether it be in true cans or glass jars, once we...
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How to Collect Rainwater Without Gutters
Collecting rainwater is nothing new. Our ancestors did it long before us. It’s surprising...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Long-Lasting Foods That Got Soldiers Through the Civil War
The Civil War’s hidden battleground? Soldiers’ stomachs. During the war, soldiers...
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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...
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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...
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