Everybody needs to prepare for wildfires because the danger from such destructive blazes is growing dramatically. The wildfire danger has increased by 49% in the last ten years, Wildfire Today reported. 2017 was the second worst year for wildfires in ...
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The Testimony of Heroes
“It is our job to tell the stories. Tell your students what a difference people of courage and nobility and genius have made to the world. Just tell the stories!” —Scott LaBarge, “Why Heroes Are Important” (2000) A Cloud ...
Read More »Why Our Pioneer Ancestors Loved Vinegar Pie
Why Our Pioneer Ancestors Loved Vinegar Pie Many people today wince at the thought of a Vinegar pie. However, our pioneer ancestors loved it and used apple-cider vinegar to take the place of lemon or lime juice to make this ...
Read More »Protecting Your Church In An Age Of Terror
Like it or not, Americans have to face the reality of today’s real-world threats right here on our own soil. Some of these threats come from abroad or are influenced by foreign fanaticism. Unfortunately, as witnessed in recent weeks, we ...
Read More »Old-Time Methods Vs. New Technology — How To Choose?
The 21st century is an excellent time to be a homesteader. We have the best of both worlds, able to both draw from the wisdom of antiquity and still make use of cutting-edge technology. Homesteaders today have the opportunity to ...
Read More »5 Kids, 40 Acres, And A $25,000 House
If you are attracted to the idea of living off the grid, but you think there is no way you could do it with a large family, you need to meet Jeff and Rose and their five daughters. With a ...
Read More »7 Common Myths About Raising Backyard Pigs
Pigs are a great animal to raise on the homestead. They require minimal attention, and can thrive on infertile or barren land. They will eat just about anything (within reason…we’ll get to that!) and are relatively friendly, easy-to-care-for animals. However, ...
Read More »Retired, Happy, & 100 Percent Off Grid In Alaska — ‘We’re Staying’
Doug Rudolph, 63, and his wife, Cathy, 57, left family, friends and a comfortable lifestyle in West Chester Pennsylvania to live off-grid in Anchor Point, Alaska. In a recent video tour of their home and property, the couple seems to ...
Read More »6 Simple Ways To Preserve Salmon For Year-Round Use
1. Gravlax I’ve been to many delis and enjoyed lox on a bagel. It was never cheap until I figured out how to make my own. Here’s the ingredient list and the directions: Ingredients 1 box of coarse Kosher salt ...
Read More »8 Overlooked Ways To Make Thousands Of Extra Dollars Homesteading
Any homesteading off-gridder knows that income from selling produce isn’t always sufficient. Costs for the building and repair of farm structures, purchasing additional livestock, veterinary expenses, real estate taxes — and everything else in between – can leave a homesteader ...
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