7 Low-Budget Projects You Should Make This Winter
Summer is primetime for projects. The sun’s out, the weather is fair, and the temperatures are...
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Ash + Meat
When you first hear it, it doesn’t seem to make sense. People for centuries have successfully...
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How I Saved $400 a Year by Harvesting My Garden Seeds
Throughout the growing season and into the fall our gardens often provide us with a regular...
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10 Foods You Should Never Keep in Your Fridge
It’s easy to assume that most fresh foods should be refrigerated. But that’s not true. Cold...
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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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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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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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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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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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These 15 Foods Can Never Spoil
Living on a homestead means that you can’t go grocery shopping whenever you want. To not...
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Bucket Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Food Anywhere
Not everyone has access to sprawling garden beds or fertile farmland—but that doesn’t mean you...
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Root Cellar vs. Solar Fridge
When living off-grid, keeping food fresh becomes a daily challenge that affects every meal you...
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Grandma’s $1 Desperation Pie
Grandma’s $1 Water Pie, also known as Depression Era Pie, is a simple recipe that has often been...
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8 Backyard Projects You Can Make on a Budget
For many of us, our backyards represent both a comfortable and functional living space. How much...
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The Native American Way To Self-Water Your Backyard
For thousands of years, Native American tribes lived closely with the land, while growing their...
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DIY Mosquito Repellent Candles
Ever try to enjoy a quiet summer evening on the porch… only to end up as the main course for a...
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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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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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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 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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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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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 to Preserve Milk for Years
Back in the day, people didn’t run to the store every time they needed milk. They had ways to keep...
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Automatic Chicken Feeder That Needs No Electricity: How Do You Make It?
Chickens don’t care if you’re sick, busy or on vacation. They demand food daily. Store-bought...
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The Best Guardian Animals for Your Homestead (Besides Dogs)
There’s a description of dogs that protect livestock. They’re called “guardian” dogs. They protect...
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How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit
At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got...
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Greenhouse Mistakes I Learned from Building My Own
I’ve built 3 greenhouses. And like so many things we do, each one was progressively bigger. Along...
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Can You Catch Bird Flu From Chickens? What No One’s Telling You
Bird flu has been spreading rapidly, wiping out flocks across the whole country. While its effects...
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Homemade Amish Apple Butter Recipe With 12+ Months Shelf Life
Apple butter – this old-fashioned powerhouse food was a favorite among early American...
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