How many times have you run out of sugar in the middle of baking something? Now, what if I told you that you could make and process your own sugar, right at home? Let’s examine two ways you can make ...
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8 Reasons Chickens Nearly Always Pay For Themselves (And Then Some)
A recent egg customer noted the thick stack of bills in the worn red canvas pencil case I use for egg money, and remarked that sales must be going well these days. I replied that they were indeed doing nicely. ...
Read More »Ancient Skills: How To Turn A Simple Yucca Plant Into Heavy-Duty Survival Cord
“Primitive means first, not worst” — these words ring as true today as ever. Those new to bushcraft may feel a little intimidated as they begin to learn traditional skills. As with many things, the more you learn, the ...
Read More »How To Make Copper, Just Like Our Ancestors Did
How much easier would it be to make electrical repairs if you didn’t have to make your way back into town or even cannibalize another piece of equipment in hopes that it will have the component you need? Whether you’re ...
Read More »7 Stockpiling Myths That Even The Experts Believe (Don’t Fall For No. 2!)
It doesn’t take much to get a rumor started. Rumors can twist and turn and evolve into myths that are passed along between friends, family and even complete strangers. The rumor gains fuel and before you know it, it ...
Read More »Survival Hunting: How To Create A Food Plot — For Free
If you’re a homesteader, hunter or survivalist, then you may have seen videos or read how-to books about making a food plot in the woods – all requiring purchases that can run in the hundreds of dollars. In this story, ...
Read More »The Off-Grid Home That’s Fire-Retardant, Inexpensive & 75% More Energy Efficient
Are you in the market for a new home and considering starting from scratch with all-new construction? If so, then you are most likely considering ways to make your home as energy efficient as possible while still maintaining a ...
Read More »Stockpiling Basics: 3 Areas You Better Not Overlook
In uncertain times, having a plan allows us to have a sense of security knowing essential details are covered. Whether the plan is designed to include the bare bones necessary for immediate survival or is intended to span years, every ...
Read More »The Easiest Way To Train Pigs To An Electric Fence
Pigs are easy to keep in with an electric fence, but training them to respect it is critical. When we start new piglets here on our farm, we always take them through a training process. Without training them, you will end up with ...
Read More »The Iconic ‘Old West’ Cookware That Lasts (Pretty Much) Forever
One of the iconic images of the Old West is, of course, the cowboy. It is not hard for one to imagine a group of cowboys herding large groups of cattle across the western prairies, toward a far-off destination. I ...
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