How People Stored Food In the 1800s
Survival in the 1800s depended on proper food storage. Families couldn't run to the grocery store. They had to make their harvest last 6-8 months. A...
10 Powerless Items You Need Before the Next Big Blackout
When the grid fails, your homestead’s survival hinges on powerless items, not wishful thinking. Got any? You better. I’m not talking about hoarding...
Pioneer Skills That Are Slowly Dying (But Shouldn’t)
If you've ever wondered how pioneers lived without electricity or gas stoves, you're about to find out. These skills saved our ancestors thousands...
DIY Potato Growing Box
It’s easy to plant potatoes in the ground but creating an above-ground structure can give you a higher yield in a relatively small space. This is a...
Signs You’re Probably Not Taking Homesteading Seriously
Homesteading mistakes used to be seen as something only conspiracy theorists and survival fanatics made, far from mainstream culture. However, as...
Ingenious Ways I Use Clay Pots in My Homestead
Clay pots are fired pots typically referred to as terra cotta. People often use clay pots for plants, from flowers to vegetables to herbs. They come...
How to Store Bacon So It Lasts for Years
Bacon's preservation spans centuries of homesteading knowledge, with techniques passed down through generations of self-sufficient families. If...
Chicken Coop Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
It’s easy to raise chickens, and you can do it in the smallest spaces. Six chickens can provide you with six fresh eggs a day, and you always have...
9 Skills Every Homesteader Must Have To Outlive A Crisis
You probably know how to grow food or raise chickens. Yes? But are those skills enough to help you outlive a crisis? No. Let me walk you through...
The Best DIY Water Filters
There are many variations on water filters you can buy, but in an emergency, you can improvise your own. This is especially important during a power...
How You Should Actually Prepare for an EMP
A single electromagnetic pulse could wipe out our electronics in seconds and turn life upside down. That’s why it’s important to prepare for an EMP....
Fermentation 101
Many homesteaders are nervous about using fermentation as a method of preserving their harvest simply because they are unfamiliar with it, so I...
Forgotten Ways People Used to Store Food Before Refrigerators
Refrigeration is a modern luxury, but our ancestors thrived without it by harnessing the power of physics and microbiology. Simply put, they...
DIY Harmless Rat Trap (With Step-by-Step Pictures)
There is actually a way to make a harmless rat trap for catch-and-release. The idea is to capture the mice or rats alive and then take them to a...
Why The Amish Never Stockpile These Homesteading Items
One of the great things about the Amish is that their way of life is simple and reliable. They focus on what they need daily and avoid keeping extra...
How to Survive a Deadly Blizzard
A blizzard occurs when intense snowstorms bring high winds and blinding conditions. These conditions are usually referred to as a “whiteout.” You...
Ingenious Uses for Steel Wool
Right now your steel wool is probably gathering dust, right? You might have bought it for a project ages ago, or maybe it just appeared there like a...
The Most Important Project You Need to Make This Winter on Your Property
Winter is always the most challenging time of the year. It's not only about the cold, wind chill, and snow. There is also the risk of power outages...
Lemon + Baking Soda
Have you ever wondered what happens if you combine lemon and baking soda and how this combo can help you in your homestead? Through all the highs...
How To Survive In A World Without Water
For most of us, water is something we simply take for granted. We turn on a faucet in the sink; flush a toilet fill a bathtub or turn on the shower....
Forgotten Nose-to-Tail Recipes Every Homesteader Should Know
Over-consumption is the norm today, making nose-to-tail recipes more vital than ever. This sustainable, eco-friendly approach uses every part of the...
How to Turn a Car Battery in a Power Bank
Power outages are all too common, and many people find themselves unprepared when the lights go out. If you planned ahead, you might have a...
Homesteading Lessons I Learned from the Amish
There are many potential scenarios we could face these days that could disrupt our way of life. One of the most concerning is losing access to our...
8 Off-Grid Projects I Regret Building on My Property
Many people who have chosen to live off-grid quickly learn that it’s never as easy as it seems. Some of the projects I regret building were fairly...
Home Canning Sausages for Maximum Shelf Life (10+ Years)
As a homesteader, ensuring the long-term shelf stability of your food supplies is a top priority. One essential protein source that deserves your...
How to Stock Up on Essentials Despite Inflation
Recent economic reports confirm what we’re all feeling at the checkout—inflation is steadily driving up the cost of everyday items. Let's talk about...
Geothermal Heating 101
Are you looking for a more efficient way to keep your homestead warm without draining your wallet? Geothermal heating 101 explains how this...
Homesteading Skills You Need Before The Next Crisis
Homesteading skills were first defined by our pioneer ancestors. It’s essentially the ability to make use of available resources in our surroundings...
6 Foods You Should Bury in Your Backyard
Three generations of my family have used the same backyard storage pit. My grandfather dug it by hand in 1962. These were called "root caves" by...
How Long Do Potatoes Last?
Have you ever harvested potatoes on your homestead? It’s a feeling of pride, knowing that the fruits of your labor are about to become part of your...
Common Plants You Can Turn Into Flour in a Crisis
Is it possible to make flour without using wheat? According to Grandpa—YES! Did you know that there are several common plants you can turn into...
How to Survive a Winter Power Outage
Power outages are all too common and are usually the result of weather. High winds take down trees that take down power lines and ice storms can be...
