How To Find An Underground Water Source On Your Property
"Humans don't live by surface water alone," says an ancient proverb. For millennia, homesteaders have depended on the invaluable resource of...
People Used to Eat These During Famines
My guess is none of you experienced a long-time hunger. But probably most of you are familiar with the feeling of skipping 2 or 3 meals. Not a very...
You Should Never Keep These Livestock Together
Many people believe that we should house all kinds of different livestock together, the way our ancestors may have. Sometimes, it can be beneficial...
Deadly Bugs For Your Crops
Your garden is disappearing and you don't know why. Cabbage rotting, fruits falling apart in your hands, leaves sad and yellowed; what is going on?...
DIY Self-Watering Raised Garden Beds
A self-watering raised garden bed is a type of garden bed with a built-in watering system that provides a consistent water supply to the plants. It...
What’s The Closest Natural Nuclear Bunker to Your Home?
Since recent events around the world, concerns over the potential use of nuclear weapons have grown. Imagine a nuclear strike occurs. Where would...
You Should Always Keep These Items Unplugged
How many times have you wandered around your house and stumbled upon plugged devices that were not in use? It's a common scenario in modern homes....
Vegetable Planting “Tips” That Ruined My Crops
People give all kinds of tips on how to grow vegetables; unfortunately, sometimes it’s terrible advice. Most of the time, people give advice that...
These Mistakes Could Kill Your Livestock
Small farms and beginner farmers often lose livestock. There is, after all, a saying in the farming world: if you have livestock, you'll also have...
Amish Powerless Tools For A World Without Power
One of the biggest challenges for modern homesteaders is the reliance on electricity and technology to run their daily operations. But what if...
This Is Why You Should Attract These Birds In Your Garden
Butterflies fluttering, bees buzzing, birds chirping- wait a second. Don't we want all birds to stay away from our gardens? Isn't that why N*Sync's...
Can You Outfox HOA?
Homeowners Associations think they control everything in your neighborhood. But guess what? You've got options to push back against ridiculous rules...
These Are The Most Dangerous Chicken Breeds. Do You Have Any Of Them?
Setting up a chicken coop on your farmstead is indeed an exciting and valuable adventure that comes with its own fair share of challenges. One such...
11 Household Items You Need To Stock Up On Before The Upcoming Great Depression
Most people would probably name the great depression of the 1930s as the largest example of a worldwide economic crisis in US history. But did you...
Stop Making These Dangerous Pest Control Mistakes
Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous, so naturally, we want to control them. From...
Plant These Now For An Early Summer Harvest
The sun is finally shining, and spring is in full bloom—making it the perfect time to harvest vegetables for the summer. However, achieving an early...
Solar Panel Mistakes That Could Kill You
Installing solar panels is a smart choice. It saves you money and helps the environment. But be careful - there are some common mistakes that could...
Ingenious Ways to Looter Proof Your Garden
We thought we'd left behind the threat of garden theft when relocating to our suburban homestead, but no. About a week in, a drunk intruder hopped...
Foods The Pilgrims Ate When They First Arrived in America
When the Pilgrims first arrived in America in 1620, they faced many challenges, including food scarcity and unfamiliarity with the local flora and...
Painkiller In A Jar
If you’re looking for a versatile painkiller that you can make yourself and have on hand when SHTF, consider making a feverfew tincture. Feverfew is...
10 Items To Stock Up On Before Hyperinflation Hits
The word hyperinflation has been making its way into the news cycle and our everyday conversations for the past few months. We have seen...
What Happens When You Use Backing Soda In Your Garden?
Baking soda in your garden? Yes, you can use baking soda for many things in the garden. There are also times when you shouldn’t use baking soda. We...
How To Keep Raccoons Away From Your Property
Perhaps you've come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after they've invaded your chicken coop overnight. Everyone who's...
I Tried Eating Like a Pioneer for 100 Days and This Is What Happened
When the pioneers were moving out West, they didn’t have any grocery stores, supermarkets, or restaurants they could stop by to resupply themselves...
8 Miniature Farm Animals You Should Raise
You might have a personal preference – maybe your grandparents raised horses on their farm back home, or you think that cattle would be a fun...
How To Start A Regenerative Garden
Homesteaders and regenerative gardens connect closely through their shared focus on self-sufficiency, sustainability, and resilience. To start a...
15 Medicinal Plants You Need To Start Growing This Spring
As spring approaches and infuses the earth with new life, now is the time to create your very own healing garden with a variety of medicinal herbs....
How Much Land Do You Need To Be Self-Sufficient?
Can you be self-sufficient without needing acres and acres of space? When I started homesteading, I didn't think much about being self-sufficient....
Avoid These 7 Common Greenhouse Gardening Mistakes
There are several common mistakes people make when they first start greenhouse gardening. Many of our mistakes encourage plant diseases to thrive in...
The Only Plants Soldiers Looked For During The Civil War
During the Civil War, soldiers often faced food shortages and had to resort to foraging and hunting for sustenance. Many turned to eating wild...
How To Plan Your Vegetable Garden for This Spring
As the winter months come to an end, and the promise of brighter, warmer weather approaches, homesteaders worldwide get ready for the spring season....
10 Frugal Items You Must Have In Your Pantry
The pennies are pinching all of us these days. Every time you go to the grocery store, it feels like you're spending more than you did the last time...
