My Grandpa Taught Me This
The day Grandpa handed me his old, worn leather journal, I had no idea how it would change my life. "This here's more valuable than gold," he said...
States That Will Punish You for Harvesting Rainwater. Do You Live In One Of Them?
One of the most crucial steps you can take as a homesteader is ensuring the ability to replenish your water supply. No matter how much water you’ve...
Quail Eggs vs Chicken Eggs
One of the many dilemmas homesteaders face is the type of livestock to raise on their land. Something that often comes into question is whether to...
These Items Vanished When The Great Depression Hit
Rising inflation, the increasing cost of living, and tightening economic conditions have led many to fear a looming economic recession or even a...
Do THIS Before Summer is Over
Time's ticking on summer. Days are getting shorter. And there's a subtle crispness in the atmosphere whispering autumn's approach. It's a...
FEMA Will Never Take Your Stockpile If You Hide It Here
A fake electronic outlet. The bottom of a fake plant. A false bottom drawer. All these might sound nice to the unexperienced eye, but there’s no way...
7 Natural Ways To Get Rid of House Flies
House flies are annoying, especially when they buzz around your ears, keep touching your skin, and hover all over your home. They carry bacteria to...
This Is How Much Water You Actually Need
Aside from shelter, water is the most critical component for maintaining human life in a survival situation. On average, a human being will die...
Tomato Myths
As a tomato lover, you might be eager to grow them in your garden but hesitant to do so because of the myths surrounding tomato plantations. Despite...
This Common Mistake Can Ruin Your Entire Food Stockpile
Food stockpiling forms the backbone of homesteading and emergency preparedness. Yet, several critical errors can render even the most meticulously...
How to Spot Spoiled Eggs Without Breaking a Shell
Being able to spot spoiled eggs without cracking them open is a handy skill for homesteaders, survivalists, or anyone living off the grid. It helps...
The Last Big Blackout Taught Me This
I wasn’t too worried when the lights flickered. It happens, sometimes. It was a stormy night, with the temperature hovering just above freezing and...
How to Double Your Harvest
The weather is unpredictable, especially these years, and a storm can destroy your plants in a breath. A falling branch can kill off an entire 10 ft...
6 First Aid Skills You Should Know Before A Crisis
Life on the homestead's like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're gonna get. Between wrangling livestock and tackling DIY projects it's a...
If You Smell This, Be Aware!
All gardens are going to stink at some level. Whether you're turned off by the smell of petrichor (what, really?) or you just happen to have a lot...
How To Keep Your House Cool Without AC
It's blisteringly hot and the background noise in your home changes. You pause and realize the worst has happened: your AC has died. You race to the...
The #1 Enemy of Going Off Grid
It’s a lifestyle that survived thousands of years before the onslaught of electricity. Then, when Edison invented the lightbulb, humanity was...
Do Not Throw Away Your Plastic Bottles, Do This Instead
If you're like me, you probably don't have a recycling plant nearby. Sounds strange to those in the city, but I'm pretty sure my southern, country...
10 Expired Foods That Will Help You Outlive A Crisis
The storm rages outside. Power's out. Roads are blocked. Your perfectly tended garden? Decimated. Panic starts to set in as you wonder how you'll...
Leaving Your Property Like This Might Get You Killed
My current property is like something right out of a Shell Silverstein poem. The city limits line ends at my property, right where the trails to a...
Cow Raising Mistakes That Even the Most Advances Homesteaders Make
Raising cows seemed like the next logical step in my homesteading journey. I'd mastered gardens and chickens, so how hard could it be? Turns out,...
This Is Why You Should Give Aspirin To Your Crops
As a gardening enthusiast or a farmer, using aspirin for your plants might seem like an unconventional solution, but it can work wonders for your...
How To Make Bread Last For Up To 5 Years
Canning most foods is nothing new to most preppers. Yet, only a few of you know that you can also can your bread. You heard that right. Bread can...
Read This Before Stockpiling Water
Not many people realize how easily their water stockpile can put them and their families at risk in a crisis. Are you one of those people? Bacteria,...
Bad Gardening Habits That Could Ruin Your Crops
We all make mistakes from time to time, but it's always better to stop them (as much as you can) before they become a bad habit. Though all of us...
Small Survival Projects You Are Missing On Your Property
Since isolation, we've come to see 'home is our sanctuary,' and we can make it even better! While getting out is important, we can prepare for...
Do This To Keep Predators Away From Your Property
Imagine waking up one morning to discover unsettling paw prints near your doorstep or witnessing a frightening encounter between your beloved pet...
10 Foods That Last Longer If Dehydrated
Imagine enjoying your favorite foods, fruits, and vegetables all year long without running out of your pantry supplies. Dehydration, a centuries-old...
Why You Should Have A Black Soldier Fly Composting System
Maggots in your kitchen? Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold on. These creepy crawlies are going to make you wanna start composting. Forget...
Medicines Every Homesteader Should Stockpile
In an emergency or grid-down scenario, pharmacies are generally the first establishments targeted for looting. Unfortunately, this has been seen...
How Much Money I Saved in a Year By Growing My Own Food
As I stood in the grocery aisle, staring at the $4 price tag on a measly bunch of kale, I knew something had to change. The cost of living crisis...
What Looters Will Take First From Your Property
When public order breaks down due to events like government collapse, EMP strikes, natural disasters, or rebellion, looting often happens. Looting...
