How To Store Your Dried Plants (For Years)
It’s inevitable that harvest season is always going to provide us with way more fruits, vegetables and herbs than we can use in a week let alone...
Why Do Amish Drink Raw Milk?
The Amish are often portrayed as people frozen in time, but that picture misses something important. Their choices are rarely about nostalgia....
The Hidden Dangers of *Toxic* Woods
When most of us think of trees we think of firewood, fruit and shade. We also take some time to admire the Fall color as some trees lights up in...
How To Sharpen Your Homesteading Tools In Minutes
Stop tossing out your tools the moment they go dull! Sharpening them is simpler than you think! And here’s the scary part: dull tools don’t just...
Don’t Throw Away Spoiled Milk! Do This Instead!
If you throw spoiled milk down the drain, you lose money every time you do it. Seriously. You might think you are getting rid of “waste,” but you...
Ingenious Solar-Powered Projects Inspired By the Amish
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many of us assume about their culture and society. But...
Faraday Cage Fabric: A Practical Guide for Everyday Preparedness
Modern life depends so heavily on electronics that we often forget how fragile these systems can be. A single surge, an EMP, or even a severe solar...
Do Amish Drink Alcohol?
Among the Amish, every choice reflects a balance between tradition, practicality and spiritual grounding. Their relationship with alcohol is no...
How Your Clothes Could Save Your Life in the Next Crisis
In an uncertain world, shaped by natural disasters, power grid failures, and civil unrest, you might be left with nothing more than the clothes on...
What Is Borage?
Borage is a hardy annual herb known for its bright star shaped blue flowers and its long history as a soothing, uplifting plant in traditional folk...
How to Harvest 1000+ Gallons of Water from Your Roof
It sounds like a lot, and it is, but your roof can easily capture more than 1,000 gallons of water even during a light rain. A lot depends on the...
Why Are You Still Throwing THIS Away?
You might not realize it, but what you throw away in your trash can is probably full of survival gear. Everyday items we throw away, plastic...
How to Survive Extreme Weather with Only What Grows in Your Backyard
Weather extremes vary, from bad heat waves to winter freezes. A sudden frost can turn many plants to toast. But there are some steps you can take to...
Do Amish People Use Electricity?
For most of us, electricity is as essential as air. It powers our mornings, fills our homes with light, and connects us to the wider world. But for...
I Lived in The Woods for 15 Days and This is What Almost Killed Me
I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors. I spent 15 years in the Army, which involved plenty of aggressive camping in all sorts of environments. I’ve also...
These 6 Items Skyrocketed in Price. Here’s What I Did
It’s no secret that prices for items we use everyday have been climbing exponentially. If you’re a prepper, homesteader, or someone who simply wants...
This is Why the Amish Bury Their Food
The Amish have quietly preserved a way of life that values simplicity, self-reliance, and the natural rhythms of the earth. They offer a...
I Just Completed The Amish Ways 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...
Why Do Amish Women Remove Their Teeth? The Sad Truth Behind The Practice
When outsiders hear that Amish women sometimes have all their teeth removed at a young age, the first reaction is usually shock. But the real story...
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...
