Category: Survival

Millions of Americans live in areas where the risk of major natural disasters is increasing,...

A fire pit is one of the most practical additions you can make to a self-sufficient property. It...

Fire is one of the main elements that keep a homestead alive. It offers heat, purifies your water,...

If you live on a homestead, your vehicle isn’t just transportation — it’s a lifeline....

A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking...

Long before harsh chemicals came to dominate colors across fabrics and furniture stains, natural...

What if your body suddenly betrayed you with a raging migraine, a blood sugar crash, or a night...

Caching isn’t just a survival tactic. It’s a time-tested strategy that has helped humans preserve...

You won’t get a warning. That’s what makes flash floods so deadly. One minute, it’s raining...

Many of us are quick to throw things away. That’s a good thing because clutter is unsightly and an...

I was chopping an oak round. One misjudged strike, and the blade glanced off the wood, biting deep...

I kept seeing promotional videos for this online course that promised in-depth wilderness survival...

Most homesteaders believe that owning a gun is the ultimate defense against threats. But what if...

You probably know how to grow food or raise chickens. Yes? But are those skills enough to help you...

A single electromagnetic pulse could wipe out our electronics in seconds and turn life upside...

A blizzard occurs when intense snowstorms bring high winds and blinding conditions. These...

For most of us, water is something we simply take for granted. We turn on a faucet in the sink;...

Power outages are all too common, and many people find themselves unprepared when the lights go...

Homesteading skills were first defined by our pioneer ancestors. It’s essentially the ability to...

Power outages are all too common and are usually the result of weather. High winds take down trees...

Water is essential for survival. Without it, you won’t last long. That’s why, as a homesteader,...

This 7-day blackout scenario draws from a real experience with a prolonged power outage. It...

Something that often follows a disaster is another form of disaster. Looting has become all too...

Though food and shelter are of exceptional importance during a natural disaster, we cannot live...

During the Great Depression, when times were incredibly hard, people got by by repurposing...

An open yard is an open invitation. Regardless of the situation, an open yard provides easy access...

Before the days of refrigeration and year-round access to fresh vegetables, folks had to figure...