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...
The Most Dangerous Berry in the US (You Might Have It In Your Backyard)
There’s a berry growing in backyards all across America that looks harmless, even inviting. Some birds eat it. It pops up near fences, along trails, and at the edge of gardens. Most people walk right by it without a second thought. But here’s the part that caught my...
Grandma’s Survival Stew
When the grid goes down…when supply chains break… when the grocery store shelves are bare, what are you going to feed your family? In times like that, you need food that’s filling, reliable, and made from ingredients you already have on hand. Grandma’s Survival Stew...
The Soap That Might Be Growing In Your Backyard
Most people see a weed. They yank it out and toss it on the compost pile without a second thought. But a few generations ago, this weed was worth its weight in gold - especially if you were living off the land. Early pioneers and Native tribes knew exactly what to do...
How to Make Cowboy Bread (Lasts Months in Your Pantry)
It calls for ingredients we all keep in the pantry, and it doesn’t even need an oven. This old-fashioned bread goes back to the days when meals were made from scratch, with whatever there was on hand. It was a trail favorite among cowboys and gold miners, cooked under...
Let’s Grow: Herbs In A Container
Growing herbs in a container is easy and makes sense all year round. Fresh herbs growing in the kitchen give you easy and quick access to what you need while you’re cooking and can keep those herbs growing into and through winter. Best Herbs for Containers Most herbs...
The Best Time to Water Plants: A Natural Grower’s Guide
Watering seems simple enough until we watch healthy seedlings turn yellow, soil grow moldy, or leaves crisp under the sun even when the watering can was used “on time.” The truth is, plants don’t benefit just from being watered — they benefit from being watered at the...
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....
Why You Should Garden After Dark
For most of us, morning and afternoon are prime time for gardening. Those of us who have jobs during the day usually get out there early in the morning or after work or dinner or weekends, but few of us think about gardening or watering at dusk or after dark. What...
How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in Trash Bags
Any of us who have grown potatoes in the past know the challenges. Unlike many other vegetables that mature quickly, potatoes need the whole season to reach maturity. That means a part of our gardens are dedicated solely to potatoes from Spring through Summer and into...
11 Medicinal Plants You Should Save Before the Frost
As the frosts and freezes of late Autumn approach, it’s time to think about what you can save and salvage from your yards and gardens that have medicinal value. And this isn’t just about herbs; there are many plants and flowers that have medicinal benefits. We’re...
Tomato Worms: How to Identify, Manage, and Protect Your Garden
Tomato worms can surprise even the most attentive gardener. One day your plants look strong and full of life, and the next morning you find large bite marks, stripped stems, and droppings beneath the leaves. These pests blend so well into the plant that many gardeners...
How Does a Greenhouse Work
If you’ve ever stepped into a greenhouse on a cold morning, you’ve felt the quiet miracle it holds. The frost may linger outside, but inside, the air is gentle and alive. The greenhouse isn’t just a structure of glass or plastic; it’s a living balance between...
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 success and survival by adding some small DIY survival projects to our to-do list. From leisure activities to practicing...
Off-Grid Tools You Should Look For At Flea Markets
Preparing to go off-grid can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to ensuring you have all the tools you may need. Then, once you are off-grid, finding an inexpensive option to buy tools becomes paramount when saving every penny matters. That’s why attending...
Backyard Projects That Might Get Banned In The Future
Most people assume that being on my own land means I can do with it whatever I want. However, as homesteaders have already experienced, this isn't always the case. I was wondering if there are any projects that might get banned in the future. Let's see together! We...
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 is also a convenient planting option for gardeners who want to ensure their plants receive adequate water without...
Blue Barrel Uses You Never Thought Of
For one very big reason, blue barrels are popular with preppers and homesteaders: they are one of the most effective means for storing water and other liquids. However, almost all preppers and homesteaders use blue barrels to store water. But there are other blue...
Ingenious Ways To Use Milk Jugs In Your Backyard
Turning old milk jugs into useful garden accessories is about more than just helping the environment. It's also a creative and cost-effective way to repurpose materials, enhancing your gardening experience in the process. It adds a personal touch to the backyard and...
6 DIY Projects to Protect Your Plants From Frost
When you live in a cold or temperate climate, you often must protect your plants from early fall or late spring frosts. Here are several quick and easy do-it-yourself projects that will cost little to no money. Your chosen method will depend on your plants, their...
Ingenious Projects for Endless Hot Water Without Electricity
How many times have you found yourself without hot water without electricity? It could be a power outage, the hot water heater failing, or a water supply disruption. Regardless of why you are without hot water, it is more than a minor inconvenience. We need hot water...
Copper Cookware Pan – Pros, Cons, and Choosing the Right One
Copper cookware has a long, respected history in traditional kitchens. Its beauty is obvious, but its real value lies in how intuitively it cooks. Copper responds instantly to heat changes, distributes warmth evenly across the surface, and gives you control that few...
The Ultimate Depression-Era Immune Booster
During the Great Depression of the 1930’s people were unaware of multi-vitamins as a way to boost the immune system. In fact, most people weren’t even aware of what an immune system was, let alone how to support one. Fortunately, many of the foods that were cheap and...
Fermented Milk
Fermented milk has been part of traditional diets for thousands of years, valued for its tangy flavor, gentle preservation, and surprising health benefits. Long before refrigeration, people relied on fermentation to keep milk safe and nourishing. Today, the same...
5 Healthy Harvest Soup Recipes
Harvest season always brings an abundance of vegetables. Many continue to thrive into winter including many root vegetables like carrots, onions, turnips and parsnips, and brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower. Others like tomatoes, peppers and peas...
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...
Why Growing Bees Is Easier Than You Think
What if I told you that one of the most powerful allies in your garden doesn’t come from a seed packet, but has wings? 🐝 Most people assume beekeeping is complicated, expensive, or only for seasoned homesteaders. But the truth might surprise you. Growing bees (yes,...
I Fed Stinging Nettles to My Chickens, and This Happened
Stinging nettles are everywhere in your garden, and I'm not gonna lie; we often overlook them and have them discarded. No need to do this anymore! In this guide, I will reveal how feeding nettles to my chickens changed their lives. Keep on reading to get all the...
Can Chickens Eat Bread?
This question comes up much more often than you might believe. Can chickens eat bread? The answer is much simpler than you might believe but there are some really important things you should take into account before deciding to let your chicken eat bread. Chickens can...
Why You Should Keep Guinea Fowl on Your Homestead
Guinea fowl are quickly becoming a favorite among homesteaders and self-sufficient enthusiasts. These unique birds do more than just add a touch of rustic charm to your property—they bring practical benefits that can help make your homestead more sustainable and...
Chicken Coop Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
It’s easy to raise chickens, and you can do it in the smallest spaces. Six chickens can provide you with six fresh eggs a day, and you always have the option to cook chicken as they mature. It’s the first step that many people take toward animal husbandry. But it...
This Is How I Kept My Livestock Alive During The Disaster
Taking care of livestock during a natural disaster's fallout is... whew. I'm still sore in places that I didn't know I could be sore in and, to be brutally honest, I only did about half of the hard work. This is how I kept my livestock alive during the disaster. My...
Common Cowkeeper Mistakes Even The Most Advanced Can Make
Has your herd been getting sick too much lately? Are your cows not as productive or happy as they used to be? These challenges can leave even the most experienced cowkeepers scratching their heads. Cowkeeper mistakes? There are definitely some common ones even an...
Better Than Chickens?
Thinking of raising poultry like ducks, or quails for lower feed cost or egg varieties? Whatever the reason may be, exploring alternative options can be a learning curve for many, as different poultry types have distinct needs and requirements. Let’s dive deep to know...
Foraging In Autumn: Edible And Medicinal Plants You Need To Forage Before They’re Gone
We often consider foraging a springtime activity as we anxiously await the first greens after winter. But autumn is harvest season. Traditionally, this is when we stocked our root cellars with nature’s final bounty to help us last through the winter. Even though...
Smart Ways To Reuse Things That You Usually Throw Away
My grandparents never threw away a thing that could have been used later on. They were the old time preppers: stockpiling and re-purposing almost everything. Today we live in a throwaway society, where even our water comes in a disposable, single use bottle....
10 Natural Remedies for Common Livestock Ailments
When livestock fall sick, things can go downhill fast. What starts as a minor cold in a goat or a patch of scours in a calf can quickly spread, costing you valuable time, money, and even animals if you’re not prepared. Out here, waiting on a vet isn’t always an...
8 Invisible Threats Hiding in Your Water Supply
You hauled the buckets, dug the well, or set up the rain barrels. That clear water looks pure, tastes fine most days, and feels like victory. A direct line to your independence. But here's the hard truth nobody tells you upfront: you're now the entire water...
Root Cellar vs. Solar Fridge
When living off-grid, keeping food fresh becomes a daily challenge that affects every meal you eat. Two storage solutions stand at opposite ends of the spectrum: the centuries-old root cellar and the modern solar-powered refrigerator. Each serves the same basic...
Why You Should Add Alum Salt to Your Water
Alum may just become your favorite spice cabinet survival tool once you realize how effective it is at water purification. Alum salt, also known as potassium alum (potash alum) or aluminum sulfate, has been used for centuries not only for its keen preservation...
Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery
When it comes to homesteading books, few titles are as well-loved—or as frequently recommended—as The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery. For decades, this book has been passed between families, tucked into farm kitchens, and gifted to those just starting...
12 Amish Farming Secrets Every Homesteader Should Know
Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with insights straight from the Amish playbook. In this revealing article, we’ll explore 12 time-tested farming techniques that have powered Amish self-reliance for generations—methods so potent they were deemed too dangerous...
Long-Lasting Foods That Got Soldiers Through the Civil War
The Civil War's hidden battleground? Soldiers' stomachs. During the war, soldiers required sustenance that could endure brutal conditions and long marches. Forget gourmet meals—these were foods designed to withstand hell and high...
Survival Items That Will Skyrocket in Price in 2025
As I rummaged through my garage for a flashlight during an unexpected blackout last week, I realized how unprepared I truly was. It got me thinking about emergency readiness and the items we often take for granted. Looking ahead to 2025, it's becoming clear that...
Frugal Lessons From My Grandfather Who Lived Through The Great Depression
My grandfather was just a teenager when the stock market crashed in 1929. He'd often recount how his family's comfortable life in Chicago crumbled overnight. "One day we were eating steak, the next we were scraping by on beans," he'd say, his eyes distant with memory....
Signs The Supply Chain Is About To Collapse
Supply chains cracking. Inflation’s soaring. Now, panic's setting in. Lately, the signs of strain are hard to ignore. I remember the day I first realized how vulnerable this system really is. It was during a particularly nasty winter storm a few years back. The roads...
Do THIS Before the Grid Goes Down
In uncertain times, it's vital to prepare for survival without the modern comforts of electricity. When the grid goes down, it’s hard to predict how long the outage will last, and an EMP attack could make things even more challenging. To ensure my family's safety and...
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 depression. The Covid pandemic provided a glimpse of what a severe economic downturn might look like. When lockdowns began,...
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 without water in only three days. Depending on the environment, a person’s survival without water could be much less....
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 occasional spatters of cold rain lashing the windows. I had no clue it's gonna be a big blackout. People use more power...
How To Change A Flat Tire
It’s the Monday morning rush and just when things get really tight, you see your car sadly listing to one side and the rim is far too close to the ground. Well, perhaps now would be a good time to phone in, and say you are going to be late, because it will take you a...
The Lazy Man’s Tricks And Tips To Homesteading
Running a homestead demands you to constantly be thinking outside the box, searching for new and exciting ideas to up your level of self-sufficiency. Below are some simple tips and tricks that can help you to do just that, even if you have little time and energy to...
The Best Places In America To Start Your Homestead
It doesn’t matter if you grew up in the country or a big city because the idea of homesteading can appeal to anyone. It’s a determined way to start afresh, but it will need some planning on your part. So what are the best states for homesteading? How can you choose...
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 homesteading tips and tricks should be in the arsenal of every single person interested in self-sufficiency. Read on to learn them...
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 anymore. It’s one of those things most people take for granted! But one of the major problems a long-term blackout...
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 thought of having to leave the city to go and live in the countryside. Well... that is not supposed to be the case at...
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, or take up all you time. I will be presenting some ideas that will save you time and effort this winter, along with...
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 costs in places where you don’t necessarily want to achieve a constant temperature, as high as 64.4°F. It was originally...
