Category: Off Grid Knowledge

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...

Thinking of raising poultry like ducks, or quails for lower feed cost or egg varieties? Whatever...

The day Grandpa handed me his old, worn leather journal, I had no idea how it would change my...

One of the most crucial steps you can take as a homesteader is ensuring the ability to replenish...

One of the many dilemmas homesteaders face is the type of livestock to raise on their land....

Time’s ticking on summer. Days are getting shorter. And there’s a subtle crispness in...

House flies are annoying, especially when they buzz around your ears, keep touching your skin, and...

It’s a lifestyle that survived thousands of years before the onslaught of electricity. Then, when...

Raising cows seemed like the next logical step in my homesteading journey. I’d mastered...

Not many people realize how easily their water stockpile can put them and their families at risk...

Maggots in your kitchen? Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold on. These creepy crawlies are...

You want to have a toolkit handy to treat everyday illnesses such as a sore throat, cough, cold,...

Ah, the bounty of your work as a chicken keeper. You go out to your coop first thing in the...

There’s no doubt – homesteading reality shows have captivated millions of us dreaming...

Hearing a scratching noise, dirty runways, and smelling an unpleasant odor have freaked you out?...

“Humans don’t live by surface water alone,” says an ancient proverb. For...

Many people believe that we should house all kinds of different livestock together, the way our...

How many times have you wandered around your house and stumbled upon plugged devices that were not...

Small farms and beginner farmers often lose livestock. There is, after all, a saying in the...

One of the biggest challenges for modern homesteaders is the reliance on electricity and...

Butterflies fluttering, bees buzzing, birds chirping- wait a second. Don’t we want all birds...

Homeowners Associations think they control everything in your neighborhood. But guess what?...

Setting up a chicken coop on your farmstead is indeed an exciting and valuable adventure that...

Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous,...

Installing solar panels is a smart choice. It saves you money and helps the environment. But be...

We thought we’d left behind the threat of garden theft when relocating to our suburban...

Perhaps you’ve come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after...

You might have a personal preference – maybe your grandparents raised horses on their farm back...

Can you be self-sufficient without needing acres and acres of space? When I started homesteading,...

Living off grid has a lot going for it. You’re more independent when you’re not relying on outside...

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) enforce regulations aimed at maintaining neighborhood aesthetics,...