Off Grid Knowledge

How To Prepare Your House In Case Of An Emergency

Though we hope that harm never comes knocking, it is a common experience to have a home burglarized or scoped out by burglars to see what treasures...

50 Movies That Will Teach You A Lot About Survival

It's official: world economies are in shambles, political systems are dysfunctional, and food supplies are increasingly vulnerable to weather...

How to Make the Most of Harvest Time During the Food Crisis

I started producing food when my children were very small in a 10 x 10 suburban backyard garden. Years later, I started a small pastured-poultry...

8 Solar Powered Items You Should Have on Hand

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...

7 Powerless Items You’ll Need After An EMP

Take a moment to look around your home. How many of the tools and appliances you use every day rely on electricity? And could you manage without...

Amish Medicinal Garden

The Amish belong to a religious community and the life they live is mostly farming and being self-sufficient in many ways. Gardening is therefore...

Homesteading To Do’s: September

September is upon us and with that comes a whole new list of tasks and challenges for the homestead no matter how large or small it is. Indeed, as...

Stop Throwing Away Old Clothes, Do This Instead

Stop! Before you throw away old, holey clothes, remember that there are ways to give them another life! No, put your sewing needle down. It doesn't...

Native American Skills for the Modern Homesteader

Depending on where you lived, how your tribe survived on the land, and whether or not you were nomadic or relatively stationary, life differed...

35+ Best Plants For Your Clay Soil

As a homesteader, I am often concerned about the soil my plants grow in. I agree that plant maintenance, plenty of sunlight, and a sound drainage...

DIY Seed Starter Pots

Homesteaders and avid gardeners are rarely looking for extra work but some DIY seed starter pots may be a great way to spend a few free minutes....

Homesteading To Do’s: August

As summer fades away and leaves begin to change colors, we're often left with a sense of pride in our gardens, our homesteads, and everything we've...

5 Amish Gardening Techniques You Should Know

Whether you’ve been growing your own food for a while or you’re just starting out, finding ways to maximize your yield and reduce your production...

What Happens When You Mix Fat With Ashes

What happens when you mix ashes with fat? We've got the scoop on that. Get your soap making kit together, friends. We're gonna scrub this one until...

You Should Avoid Having This On Your Property, Unless…

Charles Bukowski famously said: "Don't try". He felt so strongly about it that the phrase is engraved on his tombstone. In one of his most famous...

Are You Ready for a Long-Term Water Emergency?

If you’ve been prepping for a while, you’ve probably heard of the survivalist’s “Rule of Three.” You can survive: Three minutes without air. Three...

This Is Why The Government Doesn’t Want You To Be Self-Sufficient

A significant number of politicians want the government to fund various programs and to provide help whether its Medicare, subsidizing or canceling...

Homesteading To Do’s: July

There are so many things to do throughout the year as a homesteader, that you need a to-do list to ensure you don’t miss anything out. What you need...