Survival Tricks Learned from Homeless People
When we hear of survival stories, we commonly hear of people who were trapped in the wilderness in exotic locations and managed to find a way...
How To Dry-Cure Meat At Home
Dry curing meat is an ancient method of preserving food. It has been used for centuries across many different cultures, providing a way to store...
7 DIY Stoves You Can Build In A Crisis
Homemade stoves are an economical solution for preppers living off the grid. The good thing with these heating and cooking fixtures is that they are...
Off-Grid Homesteading VS. Prepping
For most people not particularly interested in being self sufficient, there aren’t a lot of differences between the term “homesteading” versus the...
How to Bake Bread Off-Grid
This is my favorite recipe of bread. Why? Because it’s as simple as it gets. I don’t really follow his recipes to the letter, so this is my simple...
What Prepared People Do Every Day
Have you ever thought about the daily habits that make someone “prepared”? Every day you supply your basic needs: eating meals, drinking liquids,...
12 Native American Remedies That We Lost To History
There are countless Native American remedies that we still use today. If you’ve ever brewed a cup of mint tea to calm an upset stomach or put some...
What Keeps Me Busy In My Homestead During Winter
With winter just around the corner, you might be wondering what to do with the homestead available besides your home. In this article, I will share...
How To Grow Food From Sawdust Blocks
If you’re looking to bump up your food production during the winter months, why not consider learning how to grow mushrooms with sawdust blocks?...
This Is Why You Should Have Diatomaceous Earth Around Your Property
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a natural product composed of the fossils of tiny algae-like organisms called diatoms. It is a soft white or off-white...
Don’t Do This
As winter sets in and the cold nestles deep into your bones, you may be dreaming of days in your garden under the warm sunlight and bright, happy...
6 Ingenious Ways To Use Old Bricks
Finding yourself with many bricks after completing basic home renovations is not uncommon. Why not put that pile of bricks sitting up in a corner to...
DIY Herbal Cough Drops
During the cold season or any time when air quality is poor or there are other airway irritations, having your own homemade cough drops can help...
Fermented Foods You Should Eat This Winter
The cold weather is here, and you know what that means: lots of cozy evenings curled up with a good book and a mug of hot cocoa. But while we're all...
10 Good Spots To Hide Your Food In A Crisis
We all have our food storage for when SHTF. Some of us can live on our supply for years without outside interruption. What happens, though, when...
6 Ways To Make An Extra $1K A Month On A Small Homestead
Earning extra income on your homestead is a very popular topic. Have you ever thought of making extra income on your homestead? Let’s look closely...
Homesteading To Do’s: December
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Happy holidays for those who celebrate and for those who don't, we hope you have a lovely last month of...
7 Homestead Projects That Turn You Into A Self-Sufficient Homesteader
Becoming a self-sufficient homesteader is a lot more than just getting a piece of land and shutting out the rest of society. Here are 7 homestead...
Most Vicious Chicken Predators
Beware, chicken keepers! Something scary is afoot. There are predators everywhere looking for a nice side of drumsticks; or maybe just your favorite...
8 Common Mistakes Most People Make When Preparing For Winter
As somebody who loves a cozy fireplace on a cold night, the arrival of winter is always something that I look forward to. The foggy mornings of...
The Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Five Gallon Buckets
Growing your own fruit trees can be a fun and rewarding experience with or without an extensive farming space. Additionally, trees are a great way...
13 Homemade Fertilizers For Your Plants
Mature compost and bark chips are always going to be your best choice as a fertilizer, since these provide a broad range of nutrients as well as...
Homesteading To Do’s: November
At this point, most of the country is wrapped in a cozy fall glow. Some of us may even be experiencing the beginning of a winter wonderland! For...
DIY Worm Compost Tower
Nature has blessed humans with many things so that we can survive. Worm composting is a way to breakdown naturally everything that is...
How To Keep Eggs Fresh For 12+ Months
Eggs. It’s incredible just how versatile these little guys are and just how much we depend on them. Whether over easy, hard-boiled, baked in a cake...
Ingenious Substitutes For Toilet Paper
Do you find yourself in a bind when it comes to toilet paper? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you how to make your own homemade...
This Is Why You Should Raise Bantam Chicken
Standard breeds like Buff Orpingtons and Spangled Sussex are all the rage in today's backyard chicken world. Yet, there is a tiny group of little...
Antidote Plants That Grow Near Poisonous Ones
Being self-sufficient and a small time homesteader, everything is a lesson that we learn along the way, so if you are an expert in flora and fauna,...
The Best Chicken Breeds for Your Homestead
Are you looking for the best chicken breed for your small farm, backyard, or homestead? One of these breeds is likely to be the perfect choice! In...
9 Cheap DIY Backyard Projects
Backyards are private, that's for sure. But using it effectively, efficiently, and economically is a challenge for most homesteaders. But with the...
Crucial Items to Stockpile for Winter
Winter is coming. No matter how it's said or when you hear it, there is a foreboding sense to this phrase even if it comes directly from Santa...
Easy DIY Garden Pest Killer You Can Make At Home
Pests are a great enemy of plants, and as a homesteader, I have not little chance for them in my garden. I often apply pesticides to the garden and...
