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You've chopped and sauteed and cooked everything down. There's a pile of leftovers and you toss them in the trash. How dare you. Tossing your...

Spiders play an important role in controlling pests naturally and maintaining the overall healthy environment for gardens. However, overpopulation...

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...

For quite some time now, my faith in the government has dwindled significantly. The blatant corruption at the highest levels of power is no longer...

Dandelion is a very common plant that lives in temperate North America. The name is French from “dent de lion” meaning tooth of a lion which refers...

Being a grandma is the most wonderful thing in the world. You get to impart your knowledge for a second time in life. A grandma is given a second...

I know it's September, but don't let stand in the way of you making some cash. Everyone looks for turkeys during Thanksgiving and Christmas. They...

It's that time of year again – the beginning of autumn. The air is getting crisp and the days are getting shorter. For us homesteaders, this season...

One of the most useful items that is a part of my life is a bucket. From time immemorial buckets have been around. The humorous song that most of us...

When I first decided to get into self-sufficiency and homesteading , I thought it was super easy. I was about to find out how dead wrong I was....

Imagine this: the hum of modern appliances fades, replaced by the comforting crackle of a wood-burning stove and the rhythmic churn of a manual...

Though it is illegal to grow certain plants in some states, it does not mean that you cannot forage them.Discover eight plants you can use if you...

Ever thought about what might happen if one day we wake up and there is no technology? Being a tech junkie, I have always relied on technology, even...

Have you ever thought about what would happen if one day there is no more food left in the US? Sounds scary, right?! But guess what?! You will never...

When I first started homesteading, I thought of it as a fun hobby that could be approached however I wanted. But as I embarked on the journey, I...

There are certain projects that can elevate your homestead experience instantly. These not only provide you with a sense of security and...

Homesteading can be fascinating. But deciding which animals to keep and which to let go of on your property can be tricky. Raising animals on a...

Imagine having a lovely afternoon on your homestead while praising the fruits you have planted. Suddenly your peace is all gone as you sense buzzing...

Now is a great time to unwind your homestead and declutter everything. However, as winters are over, your chickens might not be in the mood to stay...

Plastic bags have long been a topic of concern regarding their environmental impact. They take hundreds of years to decompose and can cause severe...

Late last year, a freak hailstorm swept through my garden, unexpectedly damaging all of my young tomato plants. As I surveyed the wreckage, I...

Seeing chicken feathers all around your coop can be stressful at times. The bigger problem arises when you notice bald patches on your chickens due...

The highly infectious viral illness known as bird flu, or avian influenza, typically affects birds but can infect people and other animals. Several...

I know in most parts is spring already, but it’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming winter months. Last year, as I prepared for the cold...

Man's Best Friend. When securing a homestead, having a good dog is essential. Unfortunately, even though some dogs can be good guard dogs, they can...

Electrical blackouts are an increasingly common event in many parts of the world. Whether due to natural disasters, like hurricanes, freezing rains,...

Inflation has been a significant factor for people in the past few years. It is a cyclical phenomenon, meaning it goes up and down. The world is...

Property owners, homesteaders, and all those invested in real estate must be aware of the danger inflation poses to their investments. Inflation can...

This article features the most common tools needed for basic home maintenance things like hanging pictures, wiring main plugs, cutting and fixing...

I’m no stranger to home renovation. When I first arrived in France, I landed on a 40-acre property with a historic Castle slowly crumbling down,...

So we know a few tips about reducing waste, since everyone wants to be more sustainable. In this modern world where pollution is a huge part of our...

If you are like most homesteaders, you enjoy going to thrift stores, yard sales, and even army surplus stores to find assorted items that are...