How-To

Ladies, let’s face it. All of us, aware of it or not, have been packing survival kits from the day we received our first Hello Kitty...

Once you find the perfect spot of land to enjoy a more self-reliant lifestyle, it is time to start building a home. A traditional brick and...

You’re out in the country one day and happen by a field of horses. With the horses is one lone pony. He tosses his head, his...

Self-sufficiency involves a lot more than buying all the cool-looking gear advertised online and in magazines. Embarking on a self-reliant or off-the-grid lifestyle also involves education...

Image source: gazettenet.com As events this winter have proven, it’s a good idea to have a “get me home bag” (GHB) at all times. That 15-mile...

Image source: beautyeditor.ca Nature has everything we need to keep us healthy on the inside and beautiful on the outside. In spite of what the cosmetic...

Image source: jillconyers.com/ Preparing for a potential crisis does not have to be expensive. Sure, there are some higher-priced items, but filling the ultimate bug-out bag...

Coconut oil has many, many uses. Bring it to liquid form by immersing a container of the solid oil into a bowl of warm water for...

Many of those living off the grid live in the colder parts of the country, where winters last for months and ice and snow dominate the...

Image source: heartlandbeat.com/ Will Dow Chemical’s GMO “Agent Orange” seeds be the next crop in a field near your home? According to the Center for Food...