How to Build a Water Purification System in 10 Minutes
In a true emergency situation, you can last for months without adequate food, but a lack of water will knock you on your back within a matter of...
What To Do If You See A Bat On Your Homestead
We’ve all heard many stories about bats: they attack people, drink human blood, and build nests in your hair! Despite these unpleasant myths, and...
How To Make A Safe and Effective Organic Garden Pest Control Spray
For a gardener, there is almost nothing worse than checking on your plants only to find that an army of invaders has been eating your vegetables...
25 Wood Craft Projects You Should Have In Your Backyard
Even the smallest gardens offer us a place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature. Simply to wonder about the freshness of new harvest growth, or...
50 Off the Grid Homesteading Tips and Tricks
Whether you’re living off the land or in the city, there are lots of ways that you can become more self-sufficient! These 50 off the grid...
The 10 Best Trees For Homesteaders
Homesteads aren't infinite in size for most of us. That means making the most of our land to build more self-sufficiency is imperative. That's why...
How to Adjust the pH in Soil and Water for Abundant Harvests
In terms of plant growth, the pH of the soil the plant is growing in can have a massive impact on yield, so it is important to optimize the pH in...
The Ultimate Guide To Composting
Ever wondered why plants and trees in the forest blossom all year round? Well... It’s mostly because there are lots of leaves that fall to the...
10 Bugs You Should Never Kill In Your Garden
Just the thought of bugs can cause some people to start squirming. But, not all bugs are the enemy, especially when it comes to gardens. There are a...
How To Heat Your Home Without Electricity
Everything nowadays depends on electricity, and most people feel lost and powerless when they suddenly discover their house doesn’t have electricity...
How To Homestead In The City
Homesteading is seen by most as a lifestyle for people living in rural areas. Most don’t even dare to think of becoming homesteaders because of the...
If You Have This Plant in Your Backyard, You Will Never Run Out of Soap
It’s easy to focus on the major needs when talking about survival. Food, water, fire and a few other things get a lot of airtime, when it comes to...
How to Keep Eggs Fresh for Months with Mineral Oil
A lot of the Egg Substitutes out there are good for baking, but what about when you have the urge to stick them between your toes, or feel the need...
10 Things To Do To Winter-Proof Your Home
Cold exposure can kill you or leave you miserable all winter long. So why don't you just turn up the heat? Well, heating your home can be expensive,...
How To Build a Solar Heater from BEER cans for FREE
Have you ever thought of how much you actually spend on heating during the winter? This original solution was created in order to reduce heating...
Easy DIY Winter Doghouse
Roughly two-thirds of US families have one or more dogs. Most allow their dogs in the house, but there are some families who keep their dogs...
The One Tree That Every Homesteader Should Plant
While there is no one perfect tree that will benefit every homesteader, the mulberry tree has a lot to offer. If you’re looking for a tree that...
7 Mistakes To Avoid When Harvesting Rain Water
Water storage is essential to any household system, for general or emergency use. Your ability to access and clean water sources will assure you...
How To Make A Self-Watering Planter From A Water Bottle
If you’ve ever come home from vacation to a house full of dried-out plants or realized too late that you forgot to water something, you’re not...
18 Plants That Should Never Be Planted Together
There are many reasons why certain plants should not be planted together. Sometimes it is a matter of height. For example, a tall tomato plant will...
The 10-Dollar Jerky Maker
There was a time when you could purchase good jerky, but not anymore. Today it is illegal to sell jerky unless it has been raised to a temperature...
DIY Bicycle Generator
Making your own bicycle generator is a good addition for those who are interested in going off the grid and finding a way to live on their own...
Urbanites Moving To Rural Paradise Ruining It For The Locals
People from the city regions with their urban ideas can make it difficult or disrupt the way of life for those who live rural. What do I mean by...
What Foods Can You Bury Underground For Winter?
Are you familiar with the term "starving spring"? How about "the hungry gap"? Well, these were two terms that represented the struggles of the...
How to Build a Smokehouse In Your Backyard (with Pictures)
One of the best and tastiest ways to conserve meat is to smoke it. The meat is delicious, and if you keep it in a cool, dry place, it can last up to...
When Did Independence Become Illegal?
Over the last year, I have really started to notice a growing trend. At first, it was a news story here or there, usually talking about someplace...
DIY – Mason Jar Soil Test
Have you ever wondered what the structure of your garden soil is? It would help when making decisions on what and where you might plant, as well as...
Homesteading After 60: What You Need To Know
My grandparents had a farm in Georgia, where they raised nearly everything they needed. I remember my grandmother telling me that they bought...
DIY Stove Made From Used Tire Rims
I had two used tire rims and I decided to make a stove. They have enough holes for the fire to breathe well, and I could easily create an opening to...
Is It Legal To Go Off The Grid In Your State?
Living off grid is not illegal in any of the 50 states - at least not technically. There are many simple off the grid living activities you can do...
How To Install A Trip Wire Alarm On Your Property
There’s nothing more important than keeping your home and family safe from intruders. While you can get a professional surveillance system anytime,...
15 Reasons To Add 4lb Of Lard To Your SHTF Stockpile
My grandmother rendered lard for her family once a year when the hogs were butchered. She used that lard for cooking, baking, frying, household use,...
