Cheap and Easy DIY Rat Trap
Rats… I hate rats! We dropped our bushcraft kits in my shop when we got home. I’d just taught my grandson to cook his first simple meal over our...
Rabbits
Rabbits make the perfect livestock option for homesteaders. Not only are they cute and friendly creatures but there are several benefits to raising...
Do You Have This Plant In Your Backyard?
If one mentions the word ‘grass’, chances are you might think of it as something that’s should be kept away from your garden. Sure, there are many...
How to Make Firebricks (fire logs) and Wood Stove Logs for Free
Today we’re proud to present another DIY project from a fellow Doing the Stuff Networker. Jamie Burke is a master at repurposing trash and junk. His...
If You Have Pets, Get Rid Of These Plants Immediately!
About this time last year, a tragedy happened. I had called the landscaping company to come and freshen up my yard for my birthday celebrations, and...
A Medicinal Garden Kit For Starting A Small Backyard Pharmacy
For a very long time I’ve been looking for a seed kit to start a small medicinal garden in my backyard. I’m no spring chicken anymore and as health...
4 Ingenious One-Day Projects For Your Backyard
I used to think backyard projects were complex and back-breaking. To date, I’ve paid landscaping companies a fortune to get my backyard in check....
Chickens
Chickens are awesome to raise, they don’t take much effort, and they provide you with plenty of benefits. Not only will they give you eggs for...
39 Items You Can Compost
Making compost is equal parts art and science. While many people focus on the optimal carbon to nitrogen ratio, some of these people aren’t...
Cheap Recipes To Keep You Well Fed In The Next Crisis
Food security is the basis of survival and forward planning is the name of the game. Preserving food in times of plenty is a wise move: this means...
DIY Aquaponics Water Heater
Generally there are so many projects that a homesteader can do that benefit from warm water growing conditions. Tilapia and catfish both thrive in...
Does Government Still Have Power Over You If You’re Off The Grid?
Does Government still have power over you if you're off the grid? Yep! If you think going off-grid is a solution to fly stealth under the government...
10 Money Saving Tips From A Cheapskate
Economists say that there ain't such thing as a free lunch. And while that may be true, it is also true that some lunches are cheaper than others,...
Potato
If you’ve been considering growing potatoes, there’s no time like the present. Potatoes are extremely nutritious, massively versatile, and a staple...
Are You A Community Member Or A Lone Wolf?
Many people dream of moving off-grid to start a homestead, but one common hurdle often hits them before they do. That hurdle is whether they should...
Livestock Animals You Should Start Raising For The Upcoming Economic Crisis
What will you eat when the supermarkets run out of food? Famine used to be something our ancestors faced regularly. But, for most of us living...
When You Should Eat Roadkill And When You Should Not
Thousand of animals are killed yearly in road accidents. In most cases, these dead animals lay decomposing on the shoulder of the road. They become...
Wild Edibles You Should Forage This Fall
Our ancestors were foragers, they knew nothing about processed foods. But as history progressed, processing became a lot more convenient. Recently,...
How To Save Every Drop Of Water On Your Property
Water is an important resource, and its value cannot be overstated. Without water, no life can survive on earth, not even the plants in the driest...
Vegetable Independence – 100% Self-Reliant Vegetable Production
Is raising 100% of your own vegetables possible? Absolutely. We raise 100% of our vegetables which means we don’t rely on the grocery store for any...
7 Domestic Animals That Are Too Easy To Raise
The dream is that we will one day have our own home on a large piece of land. On that piece of land, we will grow our own vegetables, have an orchid...
Pig
Raising pigs is one of the most cost-effective ways of putting pork in your freezer. Not only will it save you money, but you can make some extra...
The Lost SuperFoods: Book Review
I’ve been hearing a lot about The Lost SuperFoods lately, so I decided to buy it and see if this is the food preservation guide I’ve been looking...
Goats Or Sheep?
So, you’ve decided you want to raise goats or sheep, but you’re a little confused about which direction to take. Well, to start you’re on the right...
How To Live Next To A Neighbor Who Doesn’t Share Your Political Views
It's an exciting, warm afternoon, and you have a barbecue with your neighbors. You start discussing politics and find that you don't share the same...
How To Attract Toads and Frogs to Your Garden (And Why You Should Do It)
You will hear children squeal in terror when they catch a glimpse of a slimy-looking amphibian hopping across the grass. But for the gardener, they...
DIY Cheap & Portable Washing Machine
How many times have you been on the road, without anywhere to do laundry? Whether it's homesteading, camping, a road trip or some other adventure,...
How To Get Rid Of Tomato Hornworms Before They Destroy Your Tomato Plants
When it comes to planting tomatoes, a gardener's number one concern is tomato hornworms! They will destroy your plants quicker than any other...
Avoid These 8 Looter-Inviting Things On Your Property
Every 20 seconds, a looter breaks into a home in America. What's even scarier is that only 15% of those looters are caught. That leaves millions of...
Most Threatening Insects You Should Keep Away From Your Garden
Acquiring a more self-sustainable homestead will involve gardening. Producing your own fruits and vegetables for your family to enjoy will bring a...
8 Dangerous Mistakes To Avoid When Storing Your Food
You may think that there’s not more to food storage than storing your food away, wherever you can find the space. Or perhaps you are accustomed to...
13 Gardening Myths
If you are keen to start gardening, you may have been put off going ahead by some of the myths that are circling around in the community. With so...
