Category: Off Grid Knowledge

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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