Off Grid Knowledge

Homesteaders are always looking for innovative agricultural practices to maximize productivity at the same time as minimize resource consumption....

Raising cows on your homestead is an important part of being self-sufficient because of the numerous benefits they provide. From food to fertilizer,...

There are dozens of potential crisis scenarios that we face these days.  One of the scariest is the loss of our power grid. Whether this happens due...

Off-the-grid housing has become increasingly popular over the years because it’s cheaper, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. They’re...

You're busy gardening one day when you realize that the earthworms look to be a great deal larger than usual. "Nightcrawlers" you mutter under your...

Homesteading is all about living off the land and self-sufficiency. Lemons are a common fruit grown by homesteaders but they don’t just make a...

When planting tomatoes, it seems that everyone has a preferred niche or requirement for them. Some people say to plant them in the furthest west...

For you folks who wish to move off the grid but worry about how to stay connected to the internet, there are many ways to do it. In this day and...

People have been filtering rainwater in barrels for over a century. Collecting nutritious rainwater in a rain barrel from a roof, has many uses:...

Goats are wonderful animals to raise because of their unique and fascinating characteristics. They are extremely versatile and make great additions...

The following was written by two off-grid people, Ron and Johanna Melchiore, and sent to you via satellite for distribution on social media. A...

When trying to decide on what your first poultry will be, you'll find yourself in a bit of a pickle. In fact, there are so many choices that you'll...

Chickens typically eat insects, vegetables, and fruits, but sometimes, they eat their own eggs. For chickens out in the wild, it’s actually a normal...

Whether you have decided to move off the grid or simply want to be prepared in any crisis, unpowered tools will be essential to your survival. I am...

If you want to save money and live like a true homesteader, making your own household items is the way forward. We are living in an era where it’s...

Pigs are often some of the entry-level hoofstock that newer homesteaders get into. They then soon find that raising pigs is a completely different...

After everything that happened starting with 2020, more and more individuals are looking at or considering to homestead. However, it is not a step...

Composting will save the world, your garden, and even your budget. You read that right; composting will save the world and I'd love for you to be a...

With the Winter Solstice recently passing us by and pushing us into a snowy wonderland, we should probably take a look at how to be best prepared...

During the cold season or any time when air quality is poor or there are other airway irritations, having your own homemade cough drops can help...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Happy holidays for those who celebrate and for those who don't, we hope you have a lovely last month of...

Beware, chicken keepers! Something scary is afoot. There are predators everywhere looking for a nice side of drumsticks; or maybe just your favorite...

As somebody who loves a cozy fireplace on a cold night, the arrival of winter is always something that I look forward to. The foggy mornings of...

Standard breeds like Buff Orpingtons and Spangled Sussex are all the rage in today's backyard chicken world. Yet, there is a tiny group of little...

Being self-sufficient and a small time homesteader, everything is a lesson that we learn along the way, so if you are an expert in flora and fauna,...

Are you looking for the best chicken breed for your small farm, backyard, or homestead? One of these breeds is likely to be the perfect choice! In...

Pests are a great enemy of plants, and as a homesteader, I have not little chance for them in my garden. I often apply pesticides to the garden and...

Even though winter isn't quite upon us yet, it's a great time to start preparing for the months ahead. And that means we must get what we need...

Papercrete has been around since the 1920's. It consists of paper and portland cement. The development of papercrete was an attempt to recycle the...

Our world is extremely polluted especially the rivers streams seas and anything connected with water. If you are homesteading and aiming to be...

Chickens exist in a number of breeds that have been deliberately bred through time to generate particular qualities. As a result, certain chicken...

One stormy evening after a midday nap, I woke up to find that all the power in my homestead was out. I had no electricity, no hot water, and my wife...