What Not To Do When You Go Off-The-Grid
When I embarked on my homesteading journey, I eagerly compiled a comprehensive to-do list, envisioning a wonderful life among nature. However,...
How To Grow An Endless Supply Of Potatoes
If there's one thing the Hobbits got right, it's loving potatoes. That's right, I'm a huge fan of a good spud or five. Probably explains why I'm not...
Read This Before Harvesting Rainwater
When you decide to be a homesteader, you always want to make sure that everything you do is organic. One of the most important elements is...
Wild Edibles People Ate During The Great Depression
The Great Depression made things really tough in the US from 1929 to 1941. Around 25% of people didn't have enough food to eat, and they were very...
Long Lasting Apple Recipes to Make This Fall
Everyone loves apples, they are a delicious fruit with many health benefits. However, you can do a lot more with apples than munch on them when you...
Natural Remedies From The Civil War Era
The time during the Civil War was really tough, and it wasn't just the fighting that made life hard for regular people. Back then, they didn't have...
Cut Down On Your Bills In 2024 With These Amish Projects
One of the advantages of homesteading is reducing expenses by DIYing most of the necessary projects and items. You can try a lot of Amish DIY...
DIY EMP-Proof Truck
Americans are a mobile people. Whether it’s for family, work, or just the love of travel, we’re always on the move. For those concerned about...
Why I Stopped Using Raised Beds
That's right, you read the title correctly. This article is about stepping away from raised beds, raised bed culture, and canceling raised beds. Not...
Canning Bone Broth That Lasts For More Than 2 Years
Whenever I see someone throw away a chicken carcass after making a nice roast, I cringe a little bit. Just because you’ve picked all the meat off,...
These Are the Veggies You Should Plant This Fall
It's fun to have a million different plants and projects all year long. We're the same way! Here's the thing; depending on where you live, you may...
What The Pioneers Did To Survive Harsh Winters
As winter approaches, it's a good time to prepare ourselves for the cold, just as our pioneers did. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting you to give up...
DIY Poor Man’s Greenhouse
As a homesteader, you need to be well-prepared for any crisis. For instance, you should know how to use survival off-grid tools, build a shelter, or...
I Would Never Do It. Would You?
I had always loved experimenting with new practices on my farmstead. However, a brief but eye-opening encounter has made me realize that what seems...
Foods You Shouldn’t Cook In Cast Iron
There are few things better than cooking with cast iron. It cleans up easily, we all know what it is and what it does, and there are few fumes from...
I Wish I’d Known THIS Before Going Off Grid
When I was asked to write on this topic, I knew that it was my responsibility to do justice to what I wrote. I had to get the one hundred percent...
Fall Container Vegetable Gardening
It's fall, y'all, and we're looking at all of these changing leaves with a mixture of love and dread in our hearts. Sure, our gardens will be fallow...
How The Government Is Stopping You From Living Independently
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...
If You Don’t Have a Root Cellar Do This
Storing food for survival situations is essential for any homesteader. It's crucial you have enough food supplies to last until the next harvest or...
25 Pantry Foods That Actually Expire Quickly
Stocking up your pantry with a diverse selection of delicious eatables can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, the real disappointment...
How To Make A Full Income On Your Homestead
Do you want to be a full-time homesteader but don’t know how to make enough money to quit your day job? The reality is that it is HARD to make a...
Worst States To Garden In
The first step to self-sufficiency is starting a garden, which is why many of us have done so. Looking at the rising cost of living and the food...
How To Make Condensed Milk That Can Last More Than 2 Years
When you start making lists and taking inventory of the products and foods you’ll want to have on hand in the case of an emergency, the items you...
DO THIS With The Dandelions Growing Around Your House
Dandelion is a very common plant that lives in temperate North America and practically all around the world. Almost everyone knows dandelions. The...
6 Most Profitable Animals To Raise On Your Property
Choosing the right farm animals to raise can make all the difference if you’re looking to turn your homestead into a money-making machine. While the...
Grandma Knows Best
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...
In 10 Years You Wish You’d Known This
Throughout American history, there have been moments when the road became rough, and challenges knocked on our doors. People faced struggles that...
7 Creepy Crawlers You Should Welcome In Your Garden
In a world where bugs and critters have long been considered unwelcome guests, a paradigm shift is occurring. It was a random afternoon when I saw a...
DO NOT Get Rid Of This
In some areas of the world, you're absolutely required to rake up fallen leaves and have them disposed of by your local authority figures. And if...
How To Make A Wind Turbine At Home
Living off the grid can be expensive. As a homesteader, you can take several steps to cut down your electricity bills and reduce your overall energy...
Tomato Preservation Recipes
When we start to talk about preserving, we usually end up with a canner on our counter. That will be the case for this article, but I must note that...
I Regret Planting These
Our cottage, Haven Hill, in Northern Wisconsin sits on three woodland acres overlooking a large, deep spring-fed lake. We have owned the property...
