Why You Should Rub Lard On Your Windows
You’re probably chuckling at the thought of smearing animal fat on your windows—and honestly, you should. But this idea isn’t born from quirky folklore. It comes from centuries of hard-earned, practical wisdom. The science is simple: lard is fat, and fat is a poor...
The Amish Ways: Book Review
If anyone knows how to live a self-sufficient life, it’s the Amish. When a crisis hits, they barely even notice. And that’s because they’ve built a life that can run itself, even when the world as the rest of us know it begins to falls apart. This made me wonder what...
How to Make Penicillin Soup
'Tis the season. You know the one. The one where communal bugs make their way from one household to the next, spreading snotty noses and misery. Ah, what fun it is…not! It’s a great idea to give your health a little more attention during the cold months. A hot,...
8 Unusual Uses for Manure Around Your Homestead
When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know that as a side dressing in gardens it will work wonders. But there’s more to manure than plant fertilizer. Some of the uses may surprise you. Let’s go down the list and...
These 15 Foods Can Never Spoil
Living on a homestead means that you can't go grocery shopping whenever you want. To not starve yourself and your loved ones, it is important to keep your pantry stocked at all times. But what if the food gets spoiled and you end up wasting all your hard-earned money...
Bucket Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Food Anywhere
Not everyone has access to sprawling garden beds or fertile farmland—but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own food. Bucket gardening is one of the simplest, cheapest, and most flexible methods for turning even the smallest spaces into productive gardens. With...
Grandma’s $1 Desperation Pie
Grandma’s $1 Water Pie, also known as Depression Era Pie, is a simple recipe that has often been passed down generation after generation with absolutely no need to alter. Despite the fiscally and emotionally challenging times during the Great Depression, the lady of...
The Native American Way To Self-Water Your Backyard
For thousands of years, Native American tribes lived closely with the land, while growing their food in some of the toughest environments in North America. They didn’t have any of the modern tools we have today. Instead, they learned to work with the natural...
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
Tomatoes have long been called the jewels of summer, bursting with flavor and rich in vitamins. But their season is short, and once the weather cools, that fresh taste fades fast. Drying tomatoes is one of the oldest and most effective ways to preserve their sweetness...
How to Preserve a Carved Pumpkin Naturally
When autumn arrives, pumpkins take center stage. Their rich orange color, earthy scent, and nostalgic charm have made them a symbol of harvest, protection, and celebration for generations. But anyone who has carved one knows the heartbreak of watching it wilt and rot...
Planting Garlic Right
Garlic has long been a cornerstone of both the kitchen and the apothecary. Revered for its pungent flavor and powerful healing properties, this humble bulb deserves a place in every garden, whether you have sprawling garden beds or a few pots on your balcony. Planting...
How Much Mulch Do I Need?
Mulching is one of those old, quiet garden tricks that does far more than people realize. A good layer of mulch doesn’t just make a garden look neat—it protects the soil, feeds it, and helps your plants thrive through harsh seasons. But before you grab a shovel and...
Vertical Gardening for Self-Sufficient Living
In a world where every inch of soil matters, vertical gardening reminds us that nature’s abundance isn’t limited by ground space — only by imagination. 🌿 This time-tested growing method lets you turn fences, walls, and trellises into living gardens that feed you, heal...
5 Forgotten Soil-Revival Methods That Can Save Your Harvest
If you want a strong harvest, it starts with healthy soil. But over time, your land can lose nutrients and structure, which is making it harder for your crops to thrive. The good news is, bringing your soil back to life isn’t as complicated as you might think. In...
The Black Soil That Doubles Your Harvest
The concept of “black soil” can be a head-scratcher to some but it’s an accurate definition of a soil type with unique characteristics. It actually has some obscure names like “chernozem” and “regur.” Odd names for good dirt. So, What’s Up with Black Soil? Think of it...
How to Heat a Greenhouse Without Electricity
Growing food year-round is a dream for many homesteaders and gardeners, but when cold weather sets in, keeping a greenhouse warm can become a real challenge. If you’ve ever wondered how to heat a greenhouse without electricity, you’re not alone. Relying on...
20+ Everyday Tools That Will Save Your Life In The Next Crisis
Here’s the telegram: think off-grid. Power tools that plug in can’t do much in a crisis because the power-grid could be down. Battery operated tools are an option but if you can recharge them with solar panels you are way ahead of the game. But the traditional go-to...
10 Egg Yolk Uses You Didn’t Know About
They’re not just for breakfast anymore. Eggs yolks have remarkable properties that go beyond the traditional egg on a plate. They can be used in a variety of ways in recipes to effect unique characteristics from coagulating properties to give structure to custards and...
8 Unusual Uses for Manure Around Your Homestead
When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know that as a side dressing in gardens it will work wonders. But there’s more to manure than plant fertilizer. Some of the uses may surprise you. Let’s go down the list and...
How To Make Bio Fuel At Home From Leaves And Manure
If you like DIY projects or you are a homesteader, this biological project is perfect for you. This is unique. Making this one will surely assist you in your savings and, and of course, it will help the environment in several ways. So, what this project is all about?...
DIY Cheap Mosquito Trap
If you prefer sweltering weather, then you are not alone - mosquitoes love them and summer is their most favorite season. Just imagine that you’re outside doing your thing and all of a sudden, a swarm of 'million' mosquitoes will fly at you and bite every inch of your...
DIY Aquaponics
As a homesteader, we try to make every piece of our land both beautiful and functional. In other words, it basically either makes food or energy, and serves a greater ecological function in our land. After it ticks all those boxes, it also hopefully looks pretty. In...
Discover This Easy Way To Waterproof Your Boots
If you are keen on working outdoors - be it in your shed, backyard or garden - chances are, you own a pair of boots. Work boots are great. They are durable and have plenty of benefits. One such benefit is that they are pretty much resistant to water and mud. This is...
How To Make A Water Pump In Your Backyard
Since we need electricity for the water supply in our homes, if there was a power outage, we would have no way of transporting water. Therefore, it is important to make sure you are adequately prepared in case of a storm, hurricane, or any other disaster....
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
A Simple Way to Perfect Eggs Every Time Hard boiled eggs have long been one of the simplest, most nourishing foods we can make. They are quick, satisfying, and naturally balanced, providing protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins in a form that nature already...
Best Ways To Preserve Your Fall Harvest
For most of us, Autumn is harvest season. One reason is that the fruits and vegetables in our gardens have ripened. Another reason is the onset of winter as the first frosts and freezes turn many fruits and vegetables into toast. It’s those first frosts and freezes...
20 Foods You Can Preserve in Pantyhose
Wearing pantyhose is something that has more or less gone by the wayside with the traditional 9 to 5 – but you shouldn’t toss your favorite pair of worn-out stockings just yet. Did you know that you can easily preserve a large assortment of foods in a pair of...
The 4-Ingredient Pantry Challenge. Can You Survive It?
Ever wondered what it would take to truly live off only what’s already in your kitchen? Just whatever’s on your shelves. That’s the idea behind the 4-Ingredient Pantry Challenge. It might sound simple at first, but when you’re limited to only four ingredients, every...
Add This to Your Pantry to Keep Pests Away This Winter
The good news with a refrigerator or freezer is they’re basically bug-proof. Even if a fruit fly or ant finds its way in the cold temperatures soon dispatch them. The bad news is that a pantry is another story. Some of us have open pantry and even when our pantries...
How to Make Penicillin Soup
'Tis the season. You know the one. The one where communal bugs make their way from one household to the next, spreading snotty noses and misery. Ah, what fun it is…not! It’s a great idea to give your health a little more attention during the cold months. A hot,...
This Bone-Dry Butter Lasts for 5+ Years Without Refrigeration
It’s called “Ghee.” It’s butter that has been filtered to remove fats and fat solids leaving a clear and yellow liquid that looks and tastes like butter but has surprising properties. The most surprising thing about ghee is that it doesn’t require refrigeration....
How To Make Sauerkraut
A Heritage of Preservation For centuries, sauerkraut has been more than just a tangy side dish—it has been a lifeline. Long before refrigeration, families across Europe relied on fermented cabbage to carry them through the winter. This simple food provided vitamins...
10 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid If You Want To Raise Chickens
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 you can breed them for a profit. However, for first-timers, it is important to be aware of the mistakes you should...
6 Small Animals You Can Raise On Your Property
At some point along your homesteading journey, you will either feel led to add animals to the mix because of price increases at the store, or there is another outbreak in relation to food that will become a health risk to you and your family. Or an opportunity will...
DIY Anti-Microbial Laundry Soap
Whenever possible, I try to use a natural product that is safe for me as well as the environment, but finding a detergent that fulfills both criteria can be difficult. So, when it comes to pre-treating stains and hand washing clothes, I prefer to use my DIY...
7 Medicinal Seeds You Need to Start Stockpiling
Let’s face it, when a disaster strikes, you can’t always rely on your local pharmacy being open or well-stocked. But what if you had a mini pharmacy growing right in your backyard? Sounds a bit far-fetched, right? Actually, it’s not. Stockpiling medicinal seeds is one...
Can Chickens Eat Carrots?
When you raise chickens, you quickly learn that a healthy flock starts with a varied diet. Fresh kitchen scraps can be a wonderful supplement to their grain, especially when those scraps come straight from the garden. Among the most common vegetables to find in the...
Bury These 8 Items Before The Next Crisis
When the world seems to turn upside down, having a secure backup plan is not just smart—it’s crucial for survival. Looters, desperate neighbors, and even authorities can quickly become a threat to your hard-earned supplies post-SHTF. One of the best ways to keep your...
$0 Bill Full Meal
If the grid went down tonight, how many of us could still cook a proper meal? Most people wouldn’t last a day without power or fuel. Put those together, and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Matter of fact, you don’t even...
Ingenious Solar-Powered Projects Inspired By the Amish
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many of us assume about their culture and society. But the Amish actually see solar power as a resource that aligns perfectly with their dedication to independence,...
The Brain Boosting Herb You Can Grow in a Mason Jar (No Garden Needed)
If you’ve ever forgotten where you put your keys… walked into a room and couldn’t remember why… or felt like your mind just isn’t as quick as it used to be… you’re not alone. In fact, nearly two-thirds of people experience some degree of memory decline as they age....
Add These to Your Pantry While You Can Still Afford Them
If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that the supply chain stability we rely on every day can be disrupted overnight. Whether it’s inflation, shipping logistics problems, ships hitting bridges, trade wars, supply chain breakdowns, or global or natural...
How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit
At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got near the backyard, the chickens went crazy, then fell silent. I’d run through situations like this in my head before, but in the moment, my hands still shook. Then I...
I Joined The Wilderness Long-Term Survival Academy And This Is What Happened
I kept seeing promotional videos for this online course that promised in-depth wilderness survival knowledge. And that would not have caught my eye, except for who the teacher was – Nicole Apelian. She is one of the first women to survive for almost two months on the...
Can You Catch Bird Flu From Chickens? What No One’s Telling You
Bird flu has been spreading rapidly, wiping out flocks across the whole country. While its effects on birds are well-known and often fatal, many people are also worried about its potential impact on humans. Can people who care for birds contract bird flu? If so, is...
Why Guns Alone Won’t Keep Your Homestead Safe
Most homesteaders believe that owning a gun is the ultimate defense against threats. But what if that belief is putting your safety at greater risk? While a firearm can be a powerful tool, relying solely on it for protection may leave you completely exposed. By the...
What Is A Faraday Cage?
If you are wondering what is a Faraday cage, you should know that a Faraday cage, named after the British scientist Michael Faraday who first demonstrated its principles in 1836, is an enclosure made of conductive material that blocks external electric fields and...
25 Ingenious Uses for Scotch Tape Every Homesteader Should Know
When you're living the homesteading life, every tool counts. You might rely on nails, screws, and rope for most fixes, but there’s one underrated hero in your toolbox. This lightweight, yet surprisingly strong tape is a problem-solver in all kinds of unexpected...
How to Store Bacon So It Lasts for Years
Bacon's preservation spans centuries of homesteading knowledge, with techniques passed down through generations of self-sufficient families. If you're wondering how to store bacon so it lasts for years, I've got the answer for you. I've spent considerable time...
9 Skills Every Homesteader Must Have To Outlive A Crisis
You probably know how to grow food or raise chickens. Yes? But are those skills enough to help you outlive a crisis? No. Let me walk you through some of the most important skills to outlive a crisis. When supermarkets shut down and power cuts, your survival won’t...
How to Survive a Flash Flood
You won’t get a warning. That’s what makes flash floods so deadly. One minute, it’s raining hard—and the next, a wall of water is ripping through streets, sweeping away cars, homes, and anything else in its path. These floods kill more people each year than...
Borax Ant Killer: A Simple, Natural Way to Reclaim Your Home
Ants may be small, but when they invade your space, they arrive with the strength of an army. Whether it's tiny sugar ants marching across your kitchen counter, carpenter ants chewing into your wood, or fire ants threatening your outdoor peace, these little invaders...
DIY Mosquito Repellent Candles
Ever try to enjoy a quiet summer evening on the porch… only to end up as the main course for a swarm of hungry mosquitoes? Yeah, me too. And it’s not just the itching and scratching. These little suckers can carry some serious threats. West Nile. Zika. Even certain...
How to Sew a Button (and Why You Should Learn It)
In a world where it's easier to toss something out than to fix it, sewing a button might seem like a small, outdated skill, which is why many do not know how to sew a button. But ask anyone who's torn a shirt while traveling, lost a coat button during a winter storm,...
How Does a Faraday Cage Work?
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the devices we use daily to the infrastructure that powers our homes, we rely heavily on electronic systems. But what if something went wrong? What if an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or a strong electrical storm could...
10 Common Household Items You’ve Been Using Wrong
Many of us are quick to throw things away. That’s a good thing because clutter is unsightly and an obsession with keeping everything leads to hoarding. But there are many uses for some of those things that we’re quick to dismiss as garbage, or that we simply see as a...
How to Manage Serious Wounds With Household Items
I was chopping an oak round. One misjudged strike, and the blade glanced off the wood, biting deep into my shin. Blood soaked my boot within seconds. Alone, with the nearest hospital two hours down washed-out backroads, I limped to the porch, cursing my carelessness....
How to Make Your Own DIY Homestead Defense Kit
At 3 a.m. one night, I noticed someone outside, wandering around with a knife in hand. When he got near the backyard, the chickens went crazy, then fell silent. I’d run through situations like this in my head before, but in the moment, my hands still shook. Then I...
