Off Grid Knowledge

There is a romanticism surrounding living off the grid. Most of us have daydreamed about leaving the modern world behind and retreating to an...

This is it! I've had it up to here with my ducks. Introducing the one and only article you need to read to warn you what you're going to go through...

When I embarked on my homesteading journey, I eagerly compiled a comprehensive to-do list, envisioning a wonderful life among nature. However,...

When you decide to be a homesteader,  you always want to make sure that everything you do is organic. One of the most important elements is...

As winter approaches, it's a good time to prepare ourselves for the cold, just as our pioneers did. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting you to give up...

When I was asked to write on this topic, I knew that it was my responsibility to do justice to what I wrote. I had to get the one hundred percent...

Do you want to be a full-time homesteader but don’t know how to make enough money to quit your day job? The reality is that it is HARD to make a...

Choosing the right farm animals to raise can make all the difference if you’re looking to turn your homestead into a money-making machine. While the...

Throughout American history, there have been moments when the road became rough, and challenges knocked on our doors. People faced struggles that...

In some areas of the world, you're absolutely required to rake up fallen leaves and have them disposed of by your local authority figures. And if...

Historically, August is the last month of summer. Please note, I say historically in the sense that the calendar states fall begins in September....

"Oh," you say to yourself. "What a pretty little bug!" Ah, but little do you know that this bug is out to hurt your feelings and ruin your day. Its...

Spiders have a lot of benefits. They can eat annoying pests like mosquitos and insects and are good for the ecosystem.  However, certain varieties...

Rosemary is a prized herb recognized for its culinary value. It infuses a distinct aroma to enhance the way food tastes. A sprig of rosemary...

Vinegar is a versatile ingredient used for cooking, cleaning, and natural remedies. Whether you’re using vinegar as a salad dressing, to spruce up...

Ah, do you want to raise chickens or ducks? For most people, the answer to that question will depend on which eggs they most want to eat. Both...

Homesteaders are always looking for innovative agricultural practices to maximize productivity at the same time as minimize resource consumption....

Raising cows on your homestead is an important part of being self-sufficient because of the numerous benefits they provide. From food to fertilizer,...

There are dozens of potential crisis scenarios that we face these days.  One of the scariest is the loss of our power grid. Whether this happens due...

Off-the-grid housing has become increasingly popular over the years because it’s cheaper, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. They’re...

You're busy gardening one day when you realize that the earthworms look to be a great deal larger than usual. "Nightcrawlers" you mutter under your...

Homesteading is all about living off the land and self-sufficiency. Lemons are a common fruit grown by homesteaders but they don’t just make a...

When planting tomatoes, it seems that everyone has a preferred niche or requirement for them. Some people say to plant them in the furthest west...

For you folks who wish to move off the grid but worry about how to stay connected to the internet, there are many ways to do it. In this day and...

People have been filtering rainwater in barrels for over a century. Collecting nutritious rainwater in a rain barrel from a roof, has many uses:...

Goats are wonderful animals to raise because of their unique and fascinating characteristics. They are extremely versatile and make great additions...

The following was written by two off-grid people, Ron and Johanna Melchiore, and sent to you via satellite for distribution on social media. A...

When trying to decide on what your first poultry will be, you'll find yourself in a bit of a pickle. In fact, there are so many choices that you'll...

Chickens typically eat insects, vegetables, and fruits, but sometimes, they eat their own eggs. For chickens out in the wild, it’s actually a normal...

Whether you have decided to move off the grid or simply want to be prepared in any crisis, unpowered tools will be essential to your survival. I am...

If you want to save money and live like a true homesteader, making your own household items is the way forward. We are living in an era where it’s...

Pigs are often some of the entry-level hoofstock that newer homesteaders get into. They then soon find that raising pigs is a completely different...