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Image source: Pixabay.com There is nothing like eating a bowl of oatmeal on a winter morning to warm you and fuel you for the day. In...

Image source: Pixabay.com Before moving off-grid, I had a lot of preconceived notions about what “off-grid living” meant. Say goodbye to grandma’s antique 1000-watt waffle iron,...

Image source: Pixabay.com   It can be frustrating to see litter and trash lying on streets and in fields, but for the savvy survivalist, some trash...

Image source: Wikimedia   There are several schools of thought to caring for cast iron cookware. Some see it as easy -- a traditional skill they’ve...

Image source: CentralBoiler.com Heating your home with an outdoor wood boiler can be a great way to save both time and money during the winter months....

Image source: Pixabay.com I’m all for the idea of learning from books and online articles. Canning how-to’s are great, especially when published or sanctioned by trusted...

Is your new farm filled with dead or dying trees? Or, perhaps, are you interested in converting old forest into new pasture for cattle? Silvopasturing may...

Image source: Wikimedia Many people love wild cherry trees because of the beautiful white and pink blossoms that show their colors during spring. While these trees...

Image source: YouTube screen grab. Homesteaders are notorious for finding ways to repurpose items. Nothing gets thrown away without it being thoroughly evaluated for other uses....

Image source: Pixabay.com If you’re a homesteader, optimizing is important. You must stretch the growing season out as far as you can. You need to maximize...