Off Grid Knowledge

How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit

At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got near the backyard, the chickens went crazy, then...

I Joined The Wilderness Long-Term Survival Academy And This Is What Happened

I kept seeing promotional videos for this online course that promised in-depth wilderness survival knowledge. And that would not have caught my eye,...

Ingenious Hacks I Learned from the Amish

For hundreds of years the Amish have resisted change and consistently pursued a lifestyle defined by our pioneer ancestors. What’s remarkable is...

Why Guns Alone Won’t Keep Your Homestead Safe

Most homesteaders believe that owning a gun is the ultimate defense against threats. But what if that belief is putting your safety at greater risk?...

What Is A Faraday Cage?

If you are wondering what is a Faraday cage, you should know that a Faraday cage, named after the British scientist Michael Faraday who first...

25 Ingenious Uses for Scotch Tape Every Homesteader Should Know

When you're living the homesteading life, every tool counts. You might rely on nails, screws, and rope for most fixes, but there’s one underrated...

10 Powerless Items You Need Before the Next Big Blackout

When the grid fails, your homestead’s survival hinges on powerless items, not wishful thinking. Got any? You better. I’m not talking about hoarding...

Pioneer Skills That Are Slowly Dying (But Shouldn’t)

If you've ever wondered how pioneers lived without electricity or gas stoves, you're about to find out. These skills saved our ancestors thousands...

Signs You’re Probably Not Taking Homesteading Seriously

Homesteading mistakes used to be seen as something only conspiracy theorists and survival fanatics made, far from mainstream culture. However, as...

Ingenious Ways I Use Clay Pots in My Homestead

Clay pots are fired pots typically referred to as terra cotta. People often use clay pots for plants, from flowers to vegetables to herbs. They come...

9 Skills Every Homesteader Must Have To Outlive A Crisis

Growing food and raising animals are the foundation of homestead life, and if you have those skills, you are ahead of most people. But they are not...

How You Should Actually Prepare for an EMP

A single electromagnetic pulse could wipe out our electronics in seconds and turn life upside down. That’s why it’s important to prepare for an EMP....

Why The Amish Never Stockpile These Homesteading Items

One of the great things about the Amish is that their way of life is simple and reliable. They focus on what they need daily and avoid keeping extra...

How to Survive a Deadly Blizzard

A blizzard occurs when intense snowstorms bring high winds and blinding conditions. These conditions are usually referred to as a “whiteout.” You...

Ingenious Uses for Steel Wool

Right now your steel wool is probably gathering dust, right? You might have bought it for a project ages ago, or maybe it just appeared there like a...

The Most Important Project You Need to Make This Winter on Your Property

Winter is always the most challenging time of the year. It's not only about the cold, wind chill, and snow. There is also the risk of power outages...

How To Survive In A World Without Water

For most of us, water is something we simply take for granted. We turn on a faucet in the sink; flush a toilet fill a bathtub or turn on the shower....

How to Turn a Car Battery in a Power Bank

Power outages are all too common, and many people find themselves unprepared when the lights go out. If you planned ahead, you might have a...

Homesteading Lessons I Learned from the Amish

There are many potential scenarios we could face these days that could disrupt our way of life. One of the most concerning is losing access to our...

How to Stock Up on Essentials Despite Inflation

Recent economic reports confirm what we’re all feeling at the checkout—inflation is steadily driving up the cost of everyday items. Let's talk about...