No Grid Survival Projects: Book Review
They say that if you are prepared for an EMP you are prepared for everything else. No Grid Survival Projects caught my attention immediately because...
Why Do Amish Drink Raw Milk?
The Amish are often portrayed as people frozen in time, but that picture misses something important. Their choices are rarely about nostalgia....
Don’t Throw Away SPOILED Vegetables! Do THIS Instead!
You reach into the back of the pantry. And your fingers close around a tomato that has gone past its prime. Your first instinct? Walk it straight to...
Build a Self-Cleaning Chicken Coop
The recent spike in the cost of eggs has led a lot of people to construct a chicken coop and raise chickens for the first time. There’s plenty of...
9 Better Winter Insulators Than Foam
You've probably installed foam insulation because every building supply store pushes it first. I did the same thing on my barn renovation five years...
How To Grow Potatoes In ONLY LEAVES
Potatoes continue to be one of the most nutritional foods we can eat. In fact, the Irish subsisted on a diet of mostly potatoes for centuries...
The Hidden Dangers of *Toxic* Woods
When most of us think of trees we think of firewood, fruit and shade. We also take some time to admire the Fall color as some trees lights up in...
Let’s Grow: Herbs In A Container
Growing herbs in a container is easy and makes sense all year round. Fresh herbs growing in the kitchen give you easy and quick access to what you...
Homemade Medicinal Nettle Soap (Step By Step Recipe)
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,...
Have You Been Using Fake Honey?
If you think honey is your health’s ally, today's article might come as a shock to you. Do you know those little plastic honey bear recipients on...
The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments Book Review
When I first received The Holistic Guide to Wellness: Herbal Protocols for Common Ailments, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve seen herbal guides...
How To Sharpen Your Homesteading Tools In Minutes
Stop tossing out your tools the moment they go dull! Sharpening them is simpler than you think! And here’s the scary part: dull tools don’t just...
Don’t Throw Away Spoiled Milk! Do This Instead!
If you throw spoiled milk down the drain, you lose money every time you do it. Seriously. You might think you are getting rid of “waste,” but you...
The Best Time to Water Plants: A Natural Grower’s Guide
Watering seems simple enough until we watch healthy seedlings turn yellow, soil grow moldy, or leaves crisp under the sun even when the watering can...
DIY Anti-Microbial Laundry Soap
Whenever possible, I try to use a natural product that is safe for me as well as the environment, but finding a detergent that fulfills both...
7 Medicinal Seeds You Need to Start Stockpiling
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...
Can Chickens Eat Carrots?
When you raise chickens, you quickly learn that a healthy flock starts with a varied diet. Fresh kitchen scraps can be a wonderful supplement to...
Bury These 8 Items Before The Next Crisis
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...
$0 Bill Full Meal
If the grid went down tonight, how many of us could still cook a proper meal? Most people wouldn’t last a day without power or fuel. Put those...
Ingenious Solar-Powered Projects Inspired By the Amish
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many of us assume about their culture and society. But...
The Brain Boosting Herb You Can Grow in a Mason Jar (No Garden Needed)
If you’ve ever forgotten where you put your keys… walked into a room and couldn’t remember why… or felt like your mind just isn’t as quick as it...
Add These to Your Pantry While You Can Still Afford Them
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...
Shelf-Stable Foods That Kept Coal Miners Alive During the Great Depression
When the Great Depression struck, coal miners and their families were among the hardest hit. With their paychecks slashed and the mines shutting...
Is Rabbit Manure a Good Fertilizer?
Gardeners have used animal manure to enrich soil for centuries, but not all manures behave the same. Rabbit manure stands out as one of the most...
7 Amish Blacksmithing Skills That Will Save You $500 a Year
Blacksmithing is a skill that the Amish have embraced for centuries. It’s one of the key skills that enables their self-sufficiency and provides...
Faraday Cage Fabric: A Practical Guide for Everyday Preparedness
Modern life depends so heavily on electronics that we often forget how fragile these systems can be. A single surge, an EMP, or even a severe solar...
Why You Should Garden After Dark
For most of us, morning and afternoon are prime time for gardening. Those of us who have jobs during the day usually get out there early in the...
Do Amish Drink Alcohol?
Among the Amish, every choice reflects a balance between tradition, practicality and spiritual grounding. Their relationship with alcohol is no...
How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in Trash Bags
Any of us who have grown potatoes in the past know the challenges. Unlike many other vegetables that mature quickly, potatoes need the whole season...
Copper Cookware Pan – Pros, Cons, and Choosing the Right One
Copper cookware has a long, respected history in traditional kitchens. Its beauty is obvious, but its real value lies in how intuitively it cooks....
7 Low-Budget Projects You Should Make This Winter
Summer is primetime for projects. The sun’s out, the weather is fair, and the temperatures are comfortable. Winter is another story. Windchills dip...
Livestock Guardian Dogs: The Silent Protectors Every Homestead Needs
Livestock guardian dogs have been part of traditional farming for thousands of years, and for good reason. Long before modern fencing, alarms, or...
