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The Dirt-Cheap, Frugal Way To Start Seeds

The Dirt-Cheap, Frugal Way To Start Seeds

It’s easy to go overboard when shopping for seed supplies. Not only is it exciting to start growing things again, but there are so many tempting products. If you’re not careful, starting seeds can become surprisingly expensive. But with a ...

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Why Homesteaders SHOULDN’T Own Livestock

Why Homesteaders SHOULDN’T Own Livestock

As homesteading continues growing in popularity, many wannabe homesteaders face sticker shock – surprised by the costs of a self-sufficient life. But this week’s guest on Off The Grid Radio says that homesteading doesn’t have to be expensive. Homesteader Steven ...

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Dirt-Cheap, Nutritious Chicken Feed You Can Grow In Your Garden

Dirt-Cheap, Nutritious Chicken Feed You Can Grow In Your Garden

Keeping your backyard flock happy is pretty simple and is the best way to ensure a plentiful supply of nutrient-rich eggs and plump meat chickens. Some homesteaders are choosing to grow their own poultry feed in order to cut down ...

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5 Durable ‘Budget Pistols’ That Won’t Ever Jam

5 Durable ‘Budget Pistols’ That Won’t Ever Jam

A few years ago when one said the words “cheap” and “handgun” in the same sentence, you were obviously talking about a Jennings, a Hi-Point or an AMT. To be fair, AMT makes a great little concealed carry handgun, albeit ...

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The Low-Cost (But Effective) Alternative To Semi-Automatics

The Low-Cost (But Effective) Alternative To Semi-Automatics

Due to their availability, fair price and good conditioning, older surplus bolt action rifles have become very popular weapons with survivalists who are seeking cheaper alternatives to higher-end automatic weapons such as AK-47s, AR-15s and M1As. The Russian-made Mosin-Nagant bolt ...

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Saving Money by Sewing Frugally

Saving Money by Sewing Frugally

Living off the grid becomes much easier when you have the sewing skills to craft clothes, towels, linens, and other household items that you use on a daily basis. Instead of heading out to the mall several times per year ...

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A Sub $200 Gun Worth Its Weight in Gold: The Phoenix Arms HP-22

A Sub $200 Gun Worth Its Weight in Gold: The Phoenix Arms HP-22

This is an odd concept for an article, perhaps, but in many cases, off the gridders maybe looking for a “throwaway,” a “beater,” or even a gun that can be replicated in bug out bags, geocaches, or used by other ...

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