Editor’s Pick

Stop uprooting Nettles! You probably remember just how much it stings, but did you know what it can actually do to your skin? Rich in silica,...

Let’s face it, when a disaster strikes, you can’t always rely on your local pharmacy being open or well-stocked. But what if you had a mini pharmacy...

When the world seems to turn upside down, having a secure backup plan is not just smart—it’s crucial for survival. Looters, desperate neighbors, and...

If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that the supply chain stability we rely on every day can be disrupted overnight. Whether it’s...

Summer is primetime for projects. The sun’s out, the weather is fair, and the temperatures are comfortable. Winter is another story. Windchills dip...

When you first hear it, it doesn’t seem to make sense. People for centuries have successfully preserved meat in wood ashes. It seems to contradict...

Throughout the growing season and into the fall our gardens often provide us with a regular harvest of fruits and vegetables. We carefully cook...

It's easy to assume that most fresh foods should be refrigerated. But that’s not true. Cold temperatures can have an adverse effect on the texture,...

Ancient cultures around the world have been sun-drying foods for thousands of years. It was in fact the first food preservation technique. Fruits...

You’re probably chuckling at the thought of smearing animal fat on your windows—and honestly, you should. But this idea isn’t born from quirky...

If anyone knows how to live a self-sufficient life, it’s the Amish. When a crisis hits, they barely even notice. And that’s because they’ve built a...

'Tis the season. You know the one. The one where communal bugs make their way from one household to the next, spreading snotty noses and misery. ...

When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know that as a side dressing in gardens it will work...

Living on a homestead means that you can't go grocery shopping whenever you want. To not starve yourself and your loved ones, it is important to...

Not everyone has access to sprawling garden beds or fertile farmland—but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own food. Bucket gardening is one of...

Grandma’s $1 Water Pie, also known as Depression Era Pie, is a simple recipe that has often been passed down generation after generation with...

For thousands of years, Native American tribes lived closely with the land, while growing their food in some of the toughest environments in North...

There’s a berry growing in backyards all across America that looks harmless, even inviting. Some birds eat it. It pops up near fences, along trails,...

When the grid goes down…when supply chains break… when the grocery store shelves are bare, what are you going to feed your family? In times like...