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 be a priority for every house owner who...
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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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Secret Amish Medical Care Hacks They Don’t Want You to Know
The Amish are a very close-knit community. To be more specific, they are often a very closed...
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Does Potting Soil Go Bad? The “Simple” Answer!
If you’re growing your own food, herbs, or flowers at home, chances are you’ve used...
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The Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe Every Homesteader Should Know
In a world increasingly dependent on chemicals, many of us are returning to nature for the...
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10 Long-Lasting Foods You Can Make From Honey
Every late summer, I receive an abundant supply of honey – a perk of living on a homestead....
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Better Than Concrete: DIY Cob Projects You Should Do Today
Cob building material is a mix of clay, sand, and straw, forming a sculptable mortar that dries...
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How Long Do Potatoes Last in the Fridge Cooked?
Potatoes are one of the most useful and filling foods you can grow or store. Once cooked, they...
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Deterring Unwanted Pests with Lemon and Baking Soda
When it comes to keeping your home or homestead pest-free, you don’t need to rely on toxic sprays...
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Turmeric for Plants? Sprinkle It in Your Garden and Watch What Happens!
Synthetic pesticides drain budgets and harm soil. Turmeric flips the script. After replacing neem...
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How to Manage Serious Wounds With Household Items
I was chopping an oak round. One misjudged strike, and the blade glanced off the wood, biting deep...
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Why You SHOULD Leave Your Food Out in the Sun
Slice a solar-dried strawberry beside one from an electric dehydrator. You’ll taste the difference...
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