Foraging In Autumn: Edible And Medicinal Plants You Need To Forage Before They’re Gone
We often consider foraging a springtime activity as we anxiously await the first greens after winter. But autumn is harvest season. Traditionally,...
Smart Ways To Reuse Things That You Usually Throw Away
My grandparents never threw away a thing that could have been used later on. They were the old time preppers: stockpiling and re-purposing almost...
10 Natural Remedies for Common Livestock Ailments
When livestock fall sick, things can go downhill fast. What starts as a minor cold in a goat or a patch of scours in a calf can quickly spread,...
8 Invisible Threats Hiding in Your Water Supply
You hauled the buckets, dug the well, or set up the rain barrels. That clear water looks pure, tastes fine most days, and feels like victory. A...
Root Cellar vs. Solar Fridge
When living off-grid, keeping food fresh becomes a daily challenge that affects every meal you eat. Two storage solutions stand at opposite ends of...
Why You Should Add Alum Salt to Your Water
Alum may just become your favorite spice cabinet survival tool once you realize how effective it is at water purification. Alum salt, also known as...
Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery
When it comes to homesteading books, few titles are as well-loved—or as frequently recommended—as The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery....
12 Amish Farming Secrets Every Homesteader Should Know
Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with insights straight from the Amish playbook. In this revealing article, we’ll explore 12 time-tested...
The Weeds in Your Backyard You Should Start Eating Today
For years, I cursed them. Every Saturday, knees sore, I yanked weeds from my lawn and tossed them into the compost. It felt like an endless war....
16 Ingenious Uses for Mylar Blankets on Your Homestead
Mylar blankets were once referred to as “space” blankets. That’s because the concept originated with NASA during the space program due to its...
DIY Non-Toxic Dyes
Long before harsh chemicals came to dominate colors across fabrics and furniture stains, natural sources were used to dye clothing and everything...
Bone Meal Fertilizer: The Secret Soil Booster Hiding in Your Kitchen
When it comes to organic gardening, the answer to stronger roots, bigger blooms, and healthier harvests might be hiding in something you'd normally...
8 Cheap Ways to Cool Off Your House This Summer
When summer hits full force, even the best-built homesteads can feel like they’re baking from the inside out. Sure, air conditioning helps, but not...
Ingenious Uses of Tallow You Never Thought Of (Except Eating!)
If you’ve got a jar of tallow sitting in the pantry, chances are you’re saving it for cooking. But did you know that this old-school fat is good for...
10 Medical Home Emergencies and How to Manage Them
What if your body suddenly betrayed you with a raging migraine, a blood sugar crash, or a night you just can’t sleep? When medical help isn’t right...
Best Indoor Propane Heaters: Stay Warm When the Grid Fails
When the power’s out and the temperature’s dropping, what keeps you warm? An indoor propane heater can be the difference between shivering and...
You Never Thought You Can Hide These In Plain Sight
Caching isn’t just a survival tactic. It’s a time-tested strategy that has helped humans preserve food and essentials for thousands of years. From...
How to Survive a Flash Flood
You won’t get a warning. That’s what makes flash floods so deadly. One minute, it’s raining hard—and the next, a wall of water is ripping through...
Hardware Salvage 101
Before you buy new tools or parts, take a closer look around your home. What if the rusty old junk in your shed or the forgotten scraps in your...
Better Than a Root Cellar
Before electricity and grocery stores, families relied on these simple, cool earth shelters to keep their garden harvests and farm produce fresh...
Storing Your Food Like This Could Make It Toxic
Many people think they’re protecting their food by storing it a certain way. But what if that common method is actually turning your safe food into...
