Survival

Millions of Americans live in areas where the risk of major natural disasters is increasing, according to new projections for 2026. In the Atlantic...

A fire pit is one of the most practical additions you can make to a self-sufficient property. It gives you a reliable outdoor cooking station, a...

Fire is one of the main elements that keep a homestead alive. It offers heat, purifies your water, and cooks your food. Most people rely on matches...

If you live on a homestead, your vehicle isn't just transportation — it's a lifeline. It hauls feed, pulls equipment, gets you to town for supplies,...

A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking food. The problem with fire is that both the light and...

Long before harsh chemicals came to dominate colors across fabrics and furniture stains, natural sources were used to dye clothing and everything...

What if your body suddenly betrayed you with a raging migraine, a blood sugar crash, or a night you just can’t sleep? When medical help isn’t right...

Caching isn’t just a survival tactic. It’s a time-tested strategy that has helped humans preserve food and essentials for thousands of years. From...

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...

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...

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...

I kept seeing promotional videos for this online course that promised in-depth wilderness survival knowledge. And that would not have caught my eye,...

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?...

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...

A single electromagnetic pulse could wipe out our electronics in seconds and turn life upside down. That’s why it’s important to prepare for an EMP....

A blizzard occurs when intense snowstorms bring high winds and blinding conditions. These conditions are usually referred to as a “whiteout.” You...

For most of us, water is something we simply take for granted. We turn on a faucet in the sink; flush a toilet fill a bathtub or turn on the shower....

Power outages are all too common, and many people find themselves unprepared when the lights go out. If you planned ahead, you might have a...

Homesteading skills were first defined by our pioneer ancestors. It’s essentially the ability to make use of available resources in our surroundings...

Power outages are all too common and are usually the result of weather. High winds take down trees that take down power lines and ice storms can be...

Water is essential for survival. Without it, you won’t last long. That’s why, as a homesteader, making sure you have a reliable, clean water source...

This 7-day blackout scenario draws from a real experience with a prolonged power outage. It occurred during a period when supply chain issues and...

Something that often follows a disaster is another form of disaster. Looting has become all too common in disaster areas, especially when...

Though food and shelter are of exceptional importance during a natural disaster, we cannot live for long without water. It is a simple fact of life...

During the Great Depression, when times were incredibly hard, people got by by repurposing everyday household items. Homesteaders can take...

An open yard is an open invitation. Regardless of the situation, an open yard provides easy access to all doors, windows, and just about anything...

Before the days of refrigeration and year-round access to fresh vegetables, folks had to figure out how to store their harvest to last through the...