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Canning is an annual task for all homesteaders, ensuring a long-lasting stockpile of meals to eat. And while most people may think of staples such as relish, pickles, tomatoes and olives, canning actually can include foods such as meatloaf, ground ...

Growing herbs and vegetables in the home sounds like a great idea until you think about all the mess, dirt and constant watering that must be done to grow and keep them alive. Avoid all of this by growing them ...

  Stockpiling foods is a way of life for homesteaders and survivalists, and choosing long-lasting foods is essential. But there are quite a few commonly stockpiled foods that have a short shelf life – and instead of lasting a few ...

Knowledge on canning non-acidic foods is invaluable to the modern homesteader. Knowing that these canned items will rest safely on the shelves of your storage room or pantry – and be edible when you need them – can give you ...

  Bandages are a necessity in life, and when none are available, bacteria can get in, causing an infection. But what if you are in an area where you don’t have a bandage? Thankfully, there are four simple, natural bandages ...

  One very intricate, centuries-old survival skill is the ability to flint knapp. Flint knapping is the creation of tools or weapons from stones. Native American tribes — and people before them — used this skill to create tools and ...

  Summer is here, and that brings one unfortunate type of creature: bugs. Mosquitoes and fleas, and other bugs and insects, can become a real annoyance and ruin anyone’s outdoor fun. But there is an all-natural way to fight back ...

A Dakota fire hole is not simply another way to make a fire. It is the survivalist’s trick to cooking food – or simply staying warm — when limited wood is available. What makes it so special are all the ...