Off Grid Knowledge

One of the many dilemmas homesteaders face is the type of livestock to raise on their land. Something that often comes into question is whether to...

Time's ticking on summer. Days are getting shorter. And there's a subtle crispness in the atmosphere whispering autumn's approach. It's a...

House flies are annoying, especially when they buzz around your ears, keep touching your skin, and hover all over your home. They carry bacteria to...

It’s a lifestyle that survived thousands of years before the onslaught of electricity. Then, when Edison invented the lightbulb, humanity was...

Raising cows seemed like the next logical step in my homesteading journey but I never thought that there were so many cow raising mistakes. I'd...

Not many people realize how easily their water stockpile can put them and their families at risk in a crisis. Are you one of those people? Bacteria,...

Maggots in your kitchen? Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold on. These creepy crawlies are going to make you wanna start composting. Forget...

You want to have a toolkit handy to treat everyday illnesses such as a sore throat, cough, cold, flu, headaches, skin irritations, and stomach bugs...

Ah, the bounty of your work as a chicken keeper. You go out to your coop first thing in the morning and- wait a second, where are the eggs? Are the...

There's no doubt - homesteading reality shows have captivated millions of us dreaming of a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle. Here are...

Hearing a scratching noise, dirty runways, and smelling an unpleasant odor have freaked you out? As rats are active only at night, it's always...

"Humans don't live by surface water alone," says an ancient proverb. For millennia, homesteaders have depended on the invaluable resource of...

Many people believe that we should house all kinds of different livestock together, the way our ancestors may have. Sometimes, it can be beneficial...

How many times have you wandered around your house and stumbled upon plugged devices that were not in use? It's a common scenario in modern homes....

Small farms and beginner farmers often lose livestock. There is, after all, a saying in the farming world: if you have livestock, you'll also have...

One of the biggest challenges for modern homesteaders is the reliance on electricity and technology to run their daily operations. But what if...

Butterflies fluttering, bees buzzing, birds chirping- wait a second. Don't we want all birds to stay away from our gardens? Isn't that why N*Sync's...

Homeowners Associations think they control everything in your neighborhood. But guess what? You've got options to push back against ridiculous rules...

Setting up a chicken coop on your farmstead is indeed an exciting and valuable adventure that comes with its own fair share of challenges. One such...

Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous, so naturally, we want to control them. From...

Installing solar panels is a smart choice. It saves you money and helps the environment. But be careful - there are some common mistakes that could...

We thought we'd left behind the threat of garden theft when relocating to our suburban homestead, but no. About a week in, a drunk intruder hopped...

Perhaps you've come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after they've invaded your chicken coop overnight. Everyone who's...

You might have a personal preference – maybe your grandparents raised horses on their farm back home, or you think that cattle would be a fun...

Can you be self-sufficient without needing acres and acres of space? When I started homesteading, I didn't think much about being self-sufficient....

Living off grid has a lot going for it. You’re more independent when you’re not relying on outside suppliers for necessities like water and power....

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) enforce regulations aimed at maintaining neighborhood aesthetics, property values, and community standards. For many,...

Water is a basic human need, and in a crisis situation, access to clean water can become challenging. Fortunately, there are various ingenious ways...

If you are looking to add some entertainment to your homestead, raise some geese. They are one of the most endearing types of poultry and there will...

You've made a beautiful pitcher of lemonade, but now it's time to toss your peels and- No! Stop! What are you doing? While you stand there holding...

Many first-time chicken keepers find themselves swooning over baby chicks during the spring, enjoying fresh eggs throughout the summer and fall but...

Self-sufficiency is starting to become a necessity for more and more people. As the cost of living is increasing all over the U.S., switching to an...