Hydrogen peroxide should be a staple in everyone’s home. In fact, if you are storing food and medical supplies, you should have several bottles of it. This handy liquid has a host of off-grid uses. Here are 5 reasons why ...
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Why Edible Flowers Deserve A Spot In Your Garden
When we think about gardens that supply food for the family, we most often think of vegetables. But what about flowers? Flowers, of course, are not commonly considered “edible,” but they actually can make delightful dishes and are packed full ...
Read More »How To Make Your Own Sugar On The Homestead
The sugar beet is a well-known plant that can be grown for sugar, and while it largely is used in commercial production, it can be grown on your property, too. It is grown all over the world, including in the ...
Read More »How To Convert An Old Useless Refrigerator Into A Root Cellar
Do you have a ton of extra vegetables like carrots and potatoes lying around each year? Have you run out of canning space and room in your home? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you should consider installing a ...
Read More »Preparing For A Crisis With Limited Storage Space
Preparing for an unknown crisis is challenging, but doing so when you have limited storage space can be even trickier. Thankfully with a little effort, a little practice and unique designs, you will have no trouble storing what you need ...
Read More »The Many Reasons I Won’t Ever Vaccinate My Child For Measles
Sadly, there is mass misinformation being spread throughout the mainstream media about the ongoing measles outbreak. Time and time again, doctors and others have appeared on television to say the measles virus was eradicated back in 2000. This, though, is ...
Read More »4 Ways To Make Essential Oils, Right In Your Home
For helping to treat infections, colds, cuts and scrapes, and even cancer, essential oils are gaining in popularity. However, many people worry when they purchase essential oils that they are not really getting what they should be getting. Are they ...
Read More »How To Find A Back-Up Water Source (That Doesn’t Require Electricity)
Having a back-up water source — or a water source that does not cost you money — is a great way to ensure that you have water for every situation. In times of disaster, you may lose water from your ...
Read More »3 Ways To Protect Your Homestead (That Don’t Involve A Gun)
Protecting the homestead is essential for rural dwellers, who have countless threats. This includes people who would like to steal your belongings, people who want simply to sniff around, and people who may want to cause harm to your property. ...
Read More »How To Prepare For The Imminent 30-Year Cold Spell (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
The world is getting hotter, right? And soon there will be ice, no snow (pretty much) anywhere. Right? Well, some scientists out there disagree, and say just the opposite. There are many climatologists who now believe we are on the ...
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