10 Food Waste Mistakes That Cost You Time & Money
Did you know that American families on average throw out approximately 25% of the food and beverages they purchase each year, which is equivalent to...
Home Security Tips From A Military Expert
My time in the military has gifted me a unique way of looking at the world. I was trained to see where threats lie and take measures to mitigate...
16 Uses Of Sticky Sap For Wilderness Survival And Self-Reliance
Scavenging resources in a wilderness survival situation can turn up life-saving stuff. That’s why developing a possum mentality is vital! Our...
US Nuclear Target Map
Editor’s Note: The next world war will be as “inevitable” as the other two. You HAVE to be prepared and you need to know what's the US nuclear...
Rainwater Tank That Irrigates A Small Herb Garden
Fresh herbs bring a wonderful flavor and aroma to food. Here we will guide you through the steps required to build an irrigation system for your...
Homesteading To Do’s: March
For many homesteaders, spring is the busiest time of the year, sometimes you can get so busy you don’t get to enjoy the beauty of it. Organization...
Survival Garden: Ingenious Ways To Grow Yours Almost For Free
Gardens are costly, however they don’t necessarily have to be. From the tools we use to developing and increasing soil fertility, there are many...
5 Solar-Powered Items That Actually Make Sense To Keep Handy
When SHTF, the convenient things will be the first to go. Electricity powered by fossil fuels, the kind that’s wired directly to the wall, is...
DIY Solar Lantern
Quick question: what do you do if you don't have electricity and need light? The answer: Not much... Or you always work during the afternoon or...
Strange Gardening Tips And Tricks That Really Work
For most people, you shove a seed or a plant start in the ground (or a pot), and boom: you're gardening. On the other hand, some creative souls have...
Home Cleaning Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Health
Although you might not like house cleaning, there is a sense of satisfaction when completing your to-do list. However, cleaning isn’t just for your...
Everything You Need To Know About Crop Rotation (And Why You Should Do It)
Crop rotation is a critical part of the gardening process. Some homesteaders assume it’s for farmers and so rarely engage in it. But the evidence...
How To Breed New Potatoes
Potatoes are a lovely plants to grow, and home grown potatoes taste better than shop spuds. If you grow your own you can grow and breed potatoes...
Stop Throwing Away Your Orange Peels, Do This Instead
Bringing up children in a home full of visitors meant that my parent’s home was always stocked with healthy snacks – my parents would buy fruits by...
50 Tips From the Great Depression
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2016. Given the recent events going on around us, I believe the information found here will...
Straw Bale Gardening 101
Straw Bales 101! So, you've decided to try tossing a straw bale out onto your lawn, maybe poke some seeds into it, and see what happens, right?...
Vegetables You Can Re-Grow From Scraps
Years ago, I decided to start a compost for the first time. Not really understanding just how composting worked, I took a bowl of scraps I collected...
How to Prepare Your Soil For Your Spring Garden
Approximately 95% of our food is grown in soil; therefore, for nutrient-rich food production, healthy soil is essential in your garden. Soils supply...
DIY Dutch Bucket Hydroponics System
I finally got the Dutch Bucket Hydroponics System assembled and installed. I chose to go with the Dutch Bucket system because of the low maintenance...
22 Ways to Boost Food Production in 2022
A new year has been birthed, and as we’ve pointed out in previous articles, there has been a huge influx of preppers over the past two years. With...
10 Home Repairs That You Can Do In 10 Minutes Or Less
Owning a home is a dream come true for every homesteader, but the reality is not what you expect. It requires a lot of hard work to keep your...
How To Keep Your Livestock Safe In Bad Winter Weather
Ah, winter. Snow, games, and holidays have lights twinkling in many windows across the world. The vast majority of us have some memory of nostalgia...
Homesteading To Do’s: February
After a strenuous year of rearing animals, planting, and harvesting, winter serves as a welcome break for most homesteaders. In general,...
Mini Chickens
In both urban and suburban areas, these chickens are gaining popularity. Chicken keepers are finding these tiny chickens to be an ideal addition to...
My Advice For All Homesteaders Out There
First and foremost on my mind as I started this journey, was to provide healthy food and a simple lifestyle for my family. Hello, my name is Daniel...
10 Vegetables That Are Too Easy To Grow Inside
Homesteading is all about being self-sufficient. One of the first things many homesteaders want to do is start producing their own food. Many people...
How I Lived With No Fridge And No Heat For The Last 5 Years
In the last 60 years, people have come to rely on things like refrigerators, stoves, and electric heat. In fact, most people tend to take these...
Raised Bed VS In-Ground Gardens
The planting season is creeping up in the southern part of the country and many of us are starting plants indoors as we speak. After all, you'll see...
How To Make A Barrel Of Beer At Home
Beer is great – it isn’t just a dependable drink but also has a rich history of being a reliable source of non-polluted water. Anyone looking to...
25 Basic Life Skills That Should Be Taught in School (But Aren’t)
Think of the vast amount of time that students spend in school. But what do they come away knowing? They are taught very few life skills, so are...
10 Surprising Ways Cast Iron Cookware Will Help You When SHTF
One of the best types of cookware is cast iron, which is why it would be a great option to have in an SHTF scenario. It might not be the lightest...
1800s Pioneer Items You Should Still Have At Home
The pioneers were some of the most resourceful people in history. After settling in North America as farmers, they went on to establish businesses...
