Off Grid Knowledge

How I Lived With No Fridge And No Heat For The Last 5 Years

In the last 60 years, people have come to rely on things like refrigerators, stoves, and electric heat. In fact, most people tend to take these...

25 Basic Life Skills That Should Be Taught in School (But Aren’t)

Think of the vast amount of time that students spend in school. But what do they come away knowing? They are taught very few life skills, so are...

10 Surprising Ways Cast Iron Cookware Will Help You When SHTF

One of the best types of cookware is cast iron, which is why it would be a great option to have in an SHTF scenario. It might not be the lightest...

1800s Pioneer Items You Should Still Have At Home

The pioneers were some of the most resourceful people in history. After settling in North America as farmers, they went on to establish businesses...

This Is Why You Should Grow Quinoa

If you haven’t yet heard of Quinoa, you’ve been missing out on something special! Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family native to the...

Here’s What You Need to Build a Forager’s Toolkit

Why build a Forager’s Toolkit? Well, as the world experiences further supply chain disruptions and food shortages, now is the perfect time to add...

Homesteading To Do’s: January

For homesteaders, the winter months are a welcome break from the smouldering hot temperatures of the summer. People take this time to catch up with...

What To Do If You Find A Wild Boar On Your Property

Anyone hoping to be a homesteader, or is lucky enough to be one already, needs to anticipate the eventuality of dealing with wild animals. It is...

Meat Prices are SKYROCKETING. Here’s How to Get Ready

I started raising chickens for meat in 2014. I’ve always bought the same feed from the same farmer. Prices have always been about the same. Even...

44 Reasons to Stock Coconut Oil in Your Larder

Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available, and completely natural. I use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I...

10 Amish Canning Recipes You Should Know About

The Amish are an intriguing group of people. They are infamous for their wisdom and simple lifestyle. The Amish live according to their religious...

This Is Why You Should Have Charcoal Around The Property

Do you have a fire pit or fireplace? If yes, what do you do with the remaining charcoal after using any of the two? My guess is that you gather it...

An Emergency Slush Lamp Hack Using a Torch Plant Leaf

Full credit for this hack goes to our Georgia humidity, a buddy of mine, and my fondness for fire. Trading theory for action is the only way to...

Making Your Own Toilet Paper

The year 2020 gone down in history as one of the most difficult years that our combined generations have lived through. We have yet to see what the...

How I Live During Winter Without Ever Going To The Supermarket

For most people, going to the supermarket is a weekly ritual where they stock up on the majority of their foods and household goods. Some...

9 Little Tricks To Save Electricity At Home Big Time

Being energy conscious will help you save hundreds of dollars each year without any extra effort. Take a while and think about all those unused...

A Warning To All New Homesteaders

In the spring of 2015, I was burnt out. I was a twenty-seven-year-old working in the spirits industry, traveling a minimum of 4 days a week...

Homesteading Dollars And Sense

Catchy title huh? Glad you’re here! I’ve read many of the comments associated with our publisher’s posts over the last year and one theme in your...

My Day As A Homesteader During Winter

When people think of winter, they think gardening is over for the year and livestock is all harvested in Autumn. Obviously, this looks like downtime...