The #1 Enemy of Going Off Grid
It’s a lifestyle that survived thousands of years before the onslaught of electricity. Then, when Edison invented the lightbulb, humanity was...
Leaving Your Property Like This Might Get You Killed
My current property is like something right out of a Shell Silverstein poem. The city limits line ends at my property, right where the trails to a...
Read This Before Stockpiling Water
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,...
Medicines Every Homesteader Should Stockpile
In an emergency or grid-down scenario, pharmacies are generally the first establishments targeted for looting. Unfortunately, this has been seen...
What Looters Will Take First From Your Property
When public order breaks down due to events like government collapse, EMP strikes, natural disasters, or rebellion, looting often happens. Looting...
These Items Disappear First In A Crisis
Stockpiling survival items before a crisis will prevent you from being among the panicked hordes of the unprepared. Waiting in line to pay...
How To Communicate After The Grid Goes Down
We live in a connected world where it's easy to communicate with friends and family, even over long distances. However, when the grid goes down, our...
$0 Alternatives to OTC Meds
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...
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...
8 Things Our Grandparents Did Better Than Us
Our culture of convenience has caused many to undervalue self-sufficiency and hands-on skills. But rewind to your grandparents' generation who...
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...
What You Should Stockpile For The Next Great Depression
We've all been exposed to the haunting tales and stark images of The Great Depression, prompting thoughts that such a calamity couldn't occur in the...
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...
What’s The Closest Natural Nuclear Bunker to Your Home?
Since recent events around the world, concerns over the potential use of nuclear weapons have grown. Imagine a nuclear strike occurs. Where would...
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...
