Category: Off Grid Knowledge

The Amish are a very close-knit community. To be more specific, they are often a very closed...

Some of the deadliest items on your homestead aren’t from outside threats. They could already be...

The rewarding value of homesteading is the wide variety of skills any homesteader develops as they...

For hundreds of years the Amish have resisted change and consistently pursued a lifestyle defined...

When the grid fails, your homestead’s survival hinges on powerless items, not wishful thinking....

If you’ve ever wondered how pioneers lived without electricity or gas stoves, you’re...

Homesteading mistakes used to be seen as something only conspiracy theorists and survival fanatics...

It’s easy to raise chickens, and you can do it in the smallest spaces. Six chickens can provide...

Have you ever wondered what happens if you combine lemon and baking soda and how this combo can...

There are many potential scenarios we could face these days that could disrupt our way of life....

Are you looking for a more efficient way to keep your homestead warm without draining your wallet?...

Dreaming of living off the land but unsure whether to go for a homestead or a farm? You’re...

The grid is defined in many ways. There’s the power grid, the communication grid defined by the...

The sound of my prize cow struggling to breathe at 3 AM still haunts me. One simple feeding error...

Has your herd been getting sick too much lately? Are your cows not as productive or happy as they...

There are four types of cough: dry, wet, allergy, and asthmatic. You’ve probably gone...

Deep dishes, tacos, rice bowls, roasts—no matter what dish you think of, onions will surely be a...

Don’t toss out expired cooking oil! One of the essentials of a self-sufficient lifestyle is...

Worried your tiny homestead can’t support your self-sufficiency goals? Produce piling up with...

Times are tough. Money’s tight. And new gear? It costs an arm and a leg. That’s why I LOVE thrift...

Collecting rainwater is nothing new. Our ancestors did it long before us. It’s surprising...

Storing food in the refrigerator to keep it fresh is not always a good choice. While some foods,...

Finally, some of that summer heat is going away and I know I’m not the only one glad to see...

Neighbors can be a great asset. Friendly and helpful ones can make life easier and more enjoyable....

Your backyard might seem like a heaven of lush greenery, yet it can still hide silent threats to...