Off Grid Knowledge

For homesteaders, the winter months are a welcome break from the smouldering hot temperatures of the summer. People take this time to catch up with...

Knowing how to make a rope is one of the basic skills that everyone needs to survive in the wilderness during an economic breakdown, disasters,...

Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available, and completely natural. I use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I...

Catchy title huh? Glad you’re here! I’ve read many of the comments associated with our publisher’s posts over the last year and one theme in your...

As a household that has always had pets as part of our family, we have been wary about using products around the house that may be laden with...

Despite their bad reputation for being a bit on the dry side, and prone to disease, turkeys are phenomenal birds. They are sophisticated and regal...

When people think of winter, they think gardening is over for the year and livestock is all harvested in Autumn. Obviously, this looks like downtime...

When it comes to raising fowl on your homestead, one type that is often overlooked is pigeons.  They are a great way to raise your own meat with...

Every season has its pros and cons. And while winter affords the opportunity to spend some time with the family all cozy and snug, the cost of...

Did you know that instead of using expensive wood chips around your homestead you can get the same results from sawdust (and it’s either free or...

Raising chickens is every homesteader's dream. Not only do they provide meat and eggs all year round, but they’re also very interesting creatures...

Ever lost a button and wanted to replace it? Or needed to patch a hole on your jean or mend a fallen hem? I know I have. Many homesteaders believe...

Are you thinking about raising birds but you don’t want chickens? Maybe you’ve got chickens and you are looking for something different? Or, you’ve...

Rabbits make the perfect livestock option for homesteaders. Not only are they cute and friendly creatures but there are several benefits to raising...

Chickens are awesome to raise, they don’t take much effort, and they provide you with plenty of benefits. Not only will they give you eggs for...

Making compost is equal parts art and science. While many people focus on the optimal carbon to nitrogen ratio, some of these people aren’t...

The dream is that we will one day have our own home on a large piece of land. On that piece of land, we will grow our own vegetables, have an orchid...

Raising pigs is one of the most cost-effective ways of putting pork in your freezer. Not only will it save you money, but you can make some extra...

So, you’ve decided you want to raise goats or sheep, but you’re a little confused about which direction to take. Well, to start you’re on the right...

How many times have you been on the road, without anywhere to do laundry? Whether it's homesteading, camping, a road trip or some other adventure,...

People move to the country for lots of reasons. Some move because the police force in the city has been defunded, leaving ordinary folks who can not...

In the United States, you can find about 30 venomous snake varieties nationwide. It is estimated by the CDC, that approximately 7000-8000 venomous...

Perhaps the next Revolutionary War will take place in a vegetable garden. Instead of bullets, there will be seeds.  Instead of chemical warfare,...

In the past couple of years, folks have started keeping chickens in their backyards, homesteads, or city-based copes. Known as the ‘starter animal’...

We currently live in world of sunshine. We wake up, eat, and get on with our day without a care in the world. We live complacently, strongly...

Rodents love gardens, but gardens don’t love rodents. They destroy plants, bulbs, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and containers. Additionally, they...

There has been an unexpected side-effect of the COVID-19 pandemic – single-family homes listed for sale moving outside of cities are seeing multiple...

Not only are chickens extremely easy to raise, but they are also very productive. Chickens provide you with meat to eat, and eggs for breakfast, and...

Typically, homeowners select a homestead lifestyle to enjoy a sense of purpose and a way to provide their family with sustainable resources....