Do THIS To Extend The Life Of Your Batteries
We've all been there - your phone's battery dies in the middle of an important call, or your car refuses to start due to a dead battery. But what...
How to Looter Proof Your Stockpile
When disasters strike, one of the most concerning issues often stems from those with ill intent. Looting and theft tend to become prevalent as...
Hiding Spots In Your House Where Looters Always Look First
When stockpiling supplies, it’s vitally important to hide as much of your stockpile as you can. Hiding spots in house become essential in these...
Foraging Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Are you a seasoned forager, confidently trekking into the wild in search of nature’s bounty? Or perhaps you’re just starting to explore the world of...
Mistakes From Homesteading TV Shows That You Probably Make
There's no doubt - homesteading reality shows have captivated millions of us dreaming of a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle. Here are...
How To Find An Underground Water Source On Your Property
"Humans don't live by surface water alone," says an ancient proverb. For millennia, homesteaders have depended on the invaluable resource of...
You Should Always Keep These Items Unplugged
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....
Amish Powerless Tools For A World Without Power
One of the biggest challenges for modern homesteaders is the reliance on electricity and technology to run their daily operations. But what if...
This Is Why You Should Attract These Birds In Your Garden
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...
Can You Outfox HOA?
Homeowners Associations think they control everything in your neighborhood. But guess what? You've got options to push back against ridiculous rules...
Solar Panel Mistakes That Could Kill You
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...
Ingenious Ways to Looter Proof Your Garden
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...
10 Items To Stock Up On Before Hyperinflation Hits
The word hyperinflation has been making its way into the news cycle and our everyday conversations for the past few months. We have seen...
How Much Land Do You Need To Be Self-Sufficient?
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....
11 Must-Have Items for Your Wilderness Survival Shelter
There are four key aspects of survival you need to prioritize if you want to survive in the wilderness: building a fire, drinking enough clean...
I Tried to Live Completely Off Grid for a Month. This Is What Happened
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....
This Is How An EMP Will Ruin Your Stockpile
As a homesteader, you've probably spent a lot of time and effort building up your stockpile of supplies. You have food, water, medicine, and other...
Living In A HOA Zone: Can I Be Self-Sufficient?
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) enforce regulations aimed at maintaining neighborhood aesthetics, property values, and community standards. For many,...
5 Ingenious Methods To Get FREE WATER In All 50 States During A Crisis
Water is a basic human need, and in a crisis situation, access to clean water can become challenging. Fortunately, there are various ingenious ways...
Survival Skills You Should Learn From The Amish
We recognize that the Amish are a varied and enormous community whose culture is not as simplistic as this article may make it seem. There are so...
Stop Throwing Away Your Lemon Peels. Do This Instead!
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...
The Worst States for Living Off Grid
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...
Agrihood: Are You Pro Or Against It?
"No. Just no. Crops belong in the countryside, and people in the cities, not vice versa." This was my neighbor’s response when the idea of...
Why You Should Never Throw Away Your Pill Bottles
Medication is a drag, but the containers that your pills come in don't have to go and add more plastic to the local landfill. Nope, we have a bunch...
How To Tell A Dead Tree From A Healthy One
While trees are exceptionally beautiful and add a decorative touch to our gardens, dead trees can pose significant dangers to safety and property....
4 Things You Only Know Once You’ve Lived Off Grid
Considering a life away from the city, living off-grid, and being self-sufficient? It's a captivating idea, isn't it? Choosing off-grid living means...
Ingenious Uses for Egg Cartons
Have you been tossing out egg cartons in your yard, thinking they're useless? If so, it's time to gather those cartons and turn them into something...
Better Than a Faraday Cage
My dad is living with me and my family. He just had his 80th birthday, but he’s very sick and bedbound. To top it all off, he also needs dialysis...
12 Types of Wood You Should Never Burn
Most homesteaders plan on using wood for heating and cooking, in the event that the power goes out. That makes sense, as mankind has been using wood...
How To Purify Water Off Grid
There are various ways to purify water off the grid, which means without relying on a centralized water treatment facility. How to purify water off...
Don’t Throw Away Your Wood Ash! Do This Instead
Some people make a habit of cleaning out wood ash from their fireplaces and their fire pits and throwing it away. This blows my mind; wood ash is so...
Off Grid Water Heaters
Living off-grid for a decade, I've tested various off grid water heaters. Solar ones are great on sunny days, though not so effective when clouds...
