If you go far enough back in history, you’ll find that the whole idea of disaster preparedness and survivalism started in northern climates as a response to Old Man Winter. People who have lived in colder climates have faced winter ...
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Here’s Why You Should NEVER Rake Up Leaves
In preparation for winter, many homeowners go through the grueling task of raking and bagging leaves. Maybe it isn’t a big deal for those with very small yards in the city, but it can be quite the workout in large ...
Read More »Moving to a New House Quickly: Tips and Tricks
Moving is a large-scale and extraordinary event that can become not just a change of residence, but a new stage of life. It is important to carefully plan the transportation of things to a new house and also take into ...
Read More »Pros & Cons of Using a Construction Cleanup Service
Final cleaning after construction is not easy and requires a lot of effort. To ensure that expensive repairs will not be spoiled by your attempts to remove dust and spots, it is better to involve professionals in cleaning. Having spent ...
Read More »How to Purchase Land to Live Off The Grid
There are two major categories you need to consider before making any final decisions when looking to buy land for off the grid living. On the one hand, you need to determine if the physical aspects of the property suit ...
Read More »Raising Ducks: Easier Than Chickens And More Fun Than Rabbits …
Whether you’re introducing poultry to your backyard farm for the first time, or adding to an existing operation that features chickens or other birds, ducks will not disappoint. Ducks are excellent foragers who will find more than half their ...
Read More »10 Incredible Off-Grid Uses For Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an all-natural chalky, soft powder formed from the microscopic fossilized remains of ancient single-celled animals, called diatoms. If you haven’t heard of diatomaceous earth and some of its amazing uses in and around your home, get ...
Read More »How to Choose a Double Oven
Offering to help you prep the most extensive of feasts, a double oven doubles up your cooking space, so you can work on more than a single meal component at a time. Save time by checking out the list of ...
Read More »6 Secrets To Keeping Chickens Healthy During Winter
Winter is a scary time for new chicken owners. We want our flock to be warm, healthy and happy — which can be challenging with freezing temperatures and snow coating the ground. Fortunately, once you figure it out, raising chickens ...
Read More »4 Winter Skills Every Homesteader Should Know
Chances are that if you’re reading this, then you’re probably acutely aware of just how tough it can be on the homestead in winter. It’s not long after the winter solstice that the temps begin to plummet. Creating a perfect ...
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