Why Do Amish Drink Raw Milk?
The Amish are often portrayed as people frozen in time, but that picture misses something...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Dec 29, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom | 0
The Amish are often portrayed as people frozen in time, but that picture misses something...
Read Moreby Michael B | Dec 25, 2025 | All Articles, Homesteading Family & Kids | 0
You’ve probably installed foam insulation because every building supply store pushes it...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Dec 22, 2025 | All Articles, Foraging & Wilderness | 0
When most of us think of trees we think of firewood, fruit and shade. We also take some time to...
Read Moreby Olivia Brooks | Dec 12, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
Stop tossing out your tools the moment they go dull! Sharpening them is simpler than you think! ...
Read Moreby Olivia Brooks | Dec 11, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
If you throw spoiled milk down the drain, you lose money every time you do it. Seriously. You...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Dec 2, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom | 0
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | All Articles, Survival & Preparedness | 0
Modern life depends so heavily on electronics that we often forget how fragile these systems can...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Nov 21, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom | 0
Among the Amish, every choice reflects a balance between tradition, practicality and spiritual...
Read Moreby Eric B. | Nov 17, 2025 | All Articles, Survival & Preparedness | 0
In an uncertain world, shaped by natural disasters, power grid failures, and civil unrest, you...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Nov 13, 2025 | All Articles, Survival & Preparedness | 0
Borage is a hardy annual herb known for its bright star shaped blue flowers and its long history...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Nov 11, 2025 | All Articles, Survival & Preparedness | 0
It sounds like a lot, and it is, but your roof can easily capture more than 1,000 gallons of water...
Read Moreby Matt | Nov 6, 2025 | All Articles, Survival & Preparedness | 0
You might not realize it, but what you throw away in your trash can is probably full of survival...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Oct 28, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
Weather extremes vary, from bad heat waves to winter freezes. A sudden frost can turn many plants...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Oct 15, 2025 | Amish Wisdom, Backyard Projects | 0
For most of us, electricity is as essential as air. It powers our mornings, fills our homes with...
Read Moreby Olivia Brooks | Oct 14, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom, Editor's Pick | 0
If anyone knows how to live a self-sufficient life, it’s the Amish. When a crisis hits, they...
Read Moreby Fergus Mason | Oct 13, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors. I spent 15 years in the Army, which involved plenty of...
Read Moreby Matt | Oct 7, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
It’s no secret that prices for items we use everyday have been climbing exponentially. If you’re a...
Read Moreby Eric B. | Oct 6, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
The Amish have quietly preserved a way of life that values simplicity, self-reliance, and the...
Read Moreby Caleb Cartwright | Sep 25, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom | 0
Many people think they can survive off-grid until they’re forced to live without power for a week....
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Sep 19, 2025 | All Articles, DIY Projects, Editor's Pick, For the Backyard, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Sep 18, 2025 | Amish Wisdom, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
When outsiders hear that Amish women sometimes have all their teeth removed at a young age, the...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Sep 17, 2025 | All Articles, Survival & Preparedness | 0
If you want the ability to turn stored wheat, corn, or other grains into fresh flour without...
Read Moreby Michael | Sep 16, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge, Survival | 0
A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking...
Read Moreby Rebekah | Sep 11, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
We often consider foraging a springtime activity as we anxiously await the first greens after...
Read Moreby Olivia Brooks | Sep 9, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
My grandparents never threw away a thing that could have been used later on. They were the old...
Read Moreby Sunny M | Sep 8, 2025 | All Articles, Livestock, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
When livestock fall sick, things can go downhill fast. What starts as a minor cold in a goat or a...
Read Moreby Michael B | Sep 4, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
You hauled the buckets, dug the well, or set up the rain barrels. That clear water looks pure,...
Read Moreby Michael B | Sep 1, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
When living off-grid, keeping food fresh becomes a daily challenge that affects every meal you...
Read Moreby Tara Dodrill | Aug 22, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
Alum may just become your favorite spice cabinet survival tool once you realize how effective it...
Read Moreby Self-Sufficient Projects Staff | Aug 21, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
When it comes to homesteading books, few titles are as well-loved—or as frequently recommended—as...
Read Moreby Matt | Aug 21, 2025 | All Articles, Amish Wisdom, Gardening | 0
Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with insights straight from the Amish playbook. In this...
Read Moreby Steve Nubie | Aug 1, 2025 | All Articles, Off Grid Knowledge | 0
Mylar blankets were once referred to as “space” blankets. That’s because the concept originated...
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