Category: Off Grid Knowledge

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...

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 but I never thought that...

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...