How to Make Penicillin Soup
'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. ...
20+ Everyday Tools That Will Save Your Life In The Next Crisis
Here’s the telegram: think off-grid. Power tools that plug in can’t do much in a crisis because the power-grid could be down. Battery operated tools...
This Bone-Dry Butter Lasts for 5+ Years Without Refrigeration
It’s called “Ghee.” It’s butter that has been filtered to remove fats and fat solids leaving a clear and yellow liquid that looks and tastes like...
The Black Soil That Doubles Your Harvest
The concept of “black soil” can be a head-scratcher to some but it’s an accurate definition of a soil type with unique characteristics. It actually...
I Just Completed The Amish Academy… And You Won’t Believe What I Found
Many people think they can survive off-grid until they’re forced to live without power for a week. By day three, the food’s spoiling, the...
How to Heat a Greenhouse Without Electricity
Growing food year-round is a dream for many homesteaders and gardeners, but when cold weather sets in, keeping a greenhouse warm can become a real...
How To Make Sauerkraut
A Heritage of Preservation For centuries, sauerkraut has been more than just a tangy side dish—it has been a lifeline. Long before refrigeration,...
10 Egg Yolk Uses You Didn’t Know About
They’re not just for breakfast anymore. Eggs yolks have remarkable properties that go beyond the traditional egg on a plate. They can be used in a...
Corn Porridge: A Simple, Nourishing Staple You Can Make Anywhere
Corn has been a survival food for centuries. Long before processed cereals and instant oats, families relied on cornmeal porridge for warmth,...
How to Cook a Full Meal Without Gas, Electricity, or Fire
Nothing seems to be getting cheaper these days. That’s especially true for utilities like electric, gas and if you don’t have access to a ready...
8 Unusual Uses for Manure Around Your Homestead
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...
How to Water Your Plants When You’re Away
The great thing about rain is we don’t have to water. But that assumes we’re home assessing how much water any of our plants or gardens need....
Best Hand Grain Mills You Can Buy
If you want the ability to turn stored wheat, corn, or other grains into fresh flour without power, a quality hand grain mill is one of the most...
How to Make a Dakota Fire Hole That Burns Without Smoke
A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking food. The problem with fire is that both the light and...
DIY Self-Feeding Keyhole Garden
Keyhole gardens were first developed as a concept in Africa to help to grow food in dry areas. They are now becoming popular in other hot, dry areas...
These 15 Foods Can Never Spoil
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...
Fermented Fish: A Self-Sufficient Food Tradition Worth Reviving
Fermentation isn’t new. It’s one of the oldest food preservation techniques known to humankind, dating back thousands of years. Long before...
Foraging In Autumn: Edible And Medicinal Plants You Need To Forage Before They’re Gone
We often consider foraging a springtime activity as we anxiously await the first greens after winter. But autumn is harvest season. Traditionally,...
How to Plant Celery: A Step-by-Step Guide for Self-Sufficient Gardeners
Celery may not be the first crop most people think to grow, but once you add it to your garden, you’ll see why it deserves a spot. This crisp,...
Smart Ways To Reuse Things That You Usually Throw Away
My grandparents never threw away a thing that could have been used later on. They were the old time preppers: stockpiling and re-purposing almost...
Dexter Cows: The Small Cattle With a Big Role in Self-Sufficiency
If you’ve been looking for a way to add cattle to your homestead without needing hundreds of acres or a feed bill that drains your savings, you...
10 Natural Remedies for Common Livestock Ailments
When livestock fall sick, things can go downhill fast. What starts as a minor cold in a goat or a patch of scours in a calf can quickly spread,...
Bucket Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Food Anywhere
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...
I Saved $400 a Month by Stockpiling This Way
Living off-grid, my main goal was always to live a sustainable life without overspending or wasting anything. However, when I first moved, my bills...
8 Invisible Threats Hiding in Your Water Supply
You hauled the buckets, dug the well, or set up the rain barrels. That clear water looks pure, tastes fine most days, and feels like victory. A...
This Tiny Bug Can Destroy Your Garden in 48 Hours
It’s a scenario many homesteaders have faced — or will at some point. You step into your garden one morning, expecting to admire your thriving...
Root Cellar vs. Solar Fridge
When living off-grid, keeping food fresh becomes a daily challenge that affects every meal you eat. Two storage solutions stand at opposite ends of...
DIY Harvest Booster Tonic
When I started living off-grid, I remembered this rule: your land will give you back what you sow into it. So, when it came to feeding my crops, I...
How to Store 2+ Years Worth of Food in a Small Pantry
Small spaces force you to think differently about food storage. When you have limited square footage but need to store enough provisions for two...
This Is How Your Compost Could Kill You
Compost is usually thought of as safe, natural, and even healthy for your garden. But beneath the surface of that pile, there can be hidden dangers...
Why is Rosemary So Hard to Grow?
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the most beloved culinary and medicinal herbs, yet many gardeners find it surprisingly difficult to...
Grandma’s $1 Desperation Pie
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...
