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...
Geothermal Heating 101
Are you looking for a more efficient way to keep your homestead warm without draining your wallet? Geothermal heating 101 explains how this...
Homesteading Skills You Need Before The Next Crisis
Homesteading skills were first defined by our pioneer ancestors. It’s essentially the ability to make use of available resources in our surroundings...
How to Survive a Winter Power Outage
Power outages are all too common and are usually the result of weather. High winds take down trees that take down power lines and ice storms can be...
Homestead vs. Farm
Dreaming of living off the land but unsure whether to go for a homestead or a farm? You're not alone! Many people in the homesteading world face...
This Water Source Will Disappear in a Crisis
Water is essential for survival. Without it, you won’t last long. That’s why, as a homesteader, making sure you have a reliable, clean water source...
DIY Faraday Cage
A DIY Faraday cage protects electronics, especially circuit boards, from electromagnetic forces. Think of it as a shield against high pulses of...
This Is How I Disappeared From the Grid
The grid is defined in many ways. There’s the power grid, the communication grid defined by the Internet and other communication services, and even...
Power Outage: How To Survive The First 7 Days
This 7-day blackout scenario draws from a real experience with a prolonged power outage. It occurred during a period when supply chain issues and...
Never Feed This To Your Livestock
The sound of my prize cow struggling to breathe at 3 AM still haunts me. One simple feeding error – wild cherry leaves in her hay – nearly cost me...
