Off Grid Knowledge

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...

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...

Homesteading mistakes used to be seen as something only conspiracy theorists and survival fanatics made, far from mainstream culture. However, as...

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...

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...

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...

Are you looking for a more efficient way to keep your homestead warm without draining your wallet? Geothermal heating 101 explains how this...

Dreaming of living off the land but unsure whether to go for a homestead or a farm? You're not alone! Many people in the homesteading world face...

The grid is defined in many ways. There’s the power grid, the communication grid defined by the Internet and other communication services, and even...

The sound of my prize cow struggling to breathe at 3 AM still haunts me. One simple feeding error – wild cherry leaves in her hay – nearly cost me...

Has your herd been getting sick too much lately? Are your cows not as productive or happy as they used to be? These challenges can leave even the...

There are four types of cough: dry, wet, allergy, and asthmatic. You've probably gone through at least one of these. The Wild West cowboys had a...

Deep dishes, tacos, rice bowls, roasts—no matter what dish you think of, onions will surely be a tasty part of it. But how amazing it would be if...

Don’t toss out expired cooking oil! One of the essentials of a self-sufficient lifestyle is getting resourceful and finding different uses for...

Worried your tiny homestead can’t support your self-sufficiency goals? Produce piling up with nowhere to go? Don’t panic just yet. Here's how to...

Times are tough. Money’s tight. And new gear? It costs an arm and a leg. That’s why I LOVE thrift shops. Yep, you heard me right. I love getting...

Collecting rainwater is nothing new. Our ancestors did it long before us. It's surprising how much water goes to waste these days, especially when...

Storing food in the refrigerator to keep it fresh is not always a good choice. While some foods, like carrots and cheese, last longer in the fridge,...

Finally, some of that summer heat is going away and I know I'm not the only one glad to see it fading. Though with it go the days of bright green...

Neighbors can be a great asset. Friendly and helpful ones can make life easier and more enjoyable. For a homesteader, having neighbors who share an...

Your backyard might seem like a heaven of lush greenery, yet it can still hide silent threats to your livestock. Toxic plants are often overlooked...

Thinking of raising poultry like ducks, or quails for lower feed cost or egg varieties? Whatever the reason may be, exploring alternative options...

The day Grandpa handed me his old, worn leather journal, I had no idea how it would change my life. "This here's more valuable than gold," he said...

One of the most crucial steps you can take as a homesteader is ensuring the ability to replenish your water supply. No matter how much water you’ve...

One of the many dilemmas homesteaders face is the type of livestock to raise on their land. Something that often comes into question is whether to...

Time's ticking on summer. Days are getting shorter. And there's a subtle crispness in the atmosphere whispering autumn's approach. It's a...

House flies are annoying, especially when they buzz around your ears, keep touching your skin, and hover all over your home. They carry bacteria to...

It’s a lifestyle that survived thousands of years before the onslaught of electricity. Then, when Edison invented the lightbulb, humanity was...

Raising cows seemed like the next logical step in my homesteading journey but I never thought that there were so many cow raising mistakes. I'd...

Not many people realize how easily their water stockpile can put them and their families at risk in a crisis. Are you one of those people? Bacteria,...

Maggots in your kitchen? Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold on. These creepy crawlies are going to make you wanna start composting. Forget...

You want to have a toolkit handy to treat everyday illnesses such as a sore throat, cough, cold, flu, headaches, skin irritations, and stomach bugs...