How-To

Image source: Pixabay.com   There are many reasons that people choose to live off-grid. One benefit we all share, however, is that an off-grid life actually...

To me, one of the most intriguing intellectual exercises in preparedness is the question of every day carry (EDC) essentials. The question becomes, “If I suddenly...

If you have had pigs for very long, you’ve probably noticed that they have a love affair with water. Not only do they drink a lot...

Image source: Pixabay.com   If you’re like me and a lot of other homesteaders, you: Keep a small flock of backyard chickens to feed your family;...

The land base available for growing crops on many homesteads can be at a premium. When tillable acreage is limited, you’ve got to choose wisely what...

Back in the day, your great-grandparents grew their own fruits and vegetables, raised their own livestock, and made their own foods. One of the things that...

Image source: Pixabay.com   Having fresh dairy products on the homestead is great. Fresh milk and cream, cheese, and a host of other healthy products can...

You probably know that bleach is great for getting stains out of your soiled white laundry, but did you know there are many other uses for...

If you are like most people, you have a vast array of great-smelling cleaning products under your sink that carry with them claims of great efficacy...

In ages past, bartering was not only an acceptable way to conduct business in the community, but the only way to conduct the business necessary to...