I bet you really enjoy those hot showers in the winter, but did you know you could be causing your skin to dry out? Winter is coming, and with it months of dry skin and chapped lips. We all know ...
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The Latest Winter Weather Forecast Is Out — And Has TONS Of Surprises
Weather this winter will be turned upside down, with the southern half of the country becoming colder and wetter and northern regions experiencing higher temperatures and less snow, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts. “A strong El Niño ...
Read More »7 Heat-Generating Devices Every Survivalist Needs
Any survivalist or bushcrafter knows that a crisis won’t wait for sunny weather. Whether it’s a cold spring night or a frigid winter day, the environment itself becomes a hazard that you’ll have to mitigate. All survival is critically dependent ...
Read More »Homesteading In Alaska: One Family’s Amazing Story
Living off the grid is challenging anywhere, but living off grid in Alaska – the coldest state in the US – presents unique challenges. Of course, it also brings amazing rewards, and on this week’s edition of Off The Grid ...
Read More »The Off-Grid Way To Stop A Cold And Get Back On Your Feet
Getting a cold or flu can be a big problem for anyone with a busy schedule, but particularly for those living off the grid. A few sick days can set work back by a week and cause you to lose ...
Read More »Surviving Nature’s Deadliest Threat
The biggest killer in the wild isn’t lions and tigers and bears, oh my! It isn’t even dysentery or some other insidious hidden disease, waiting to pounce on you and work its evil way on your body. No, the biggest ...
Read More »The Easiest (And Most Efficient) Way To Heat An Off-Grid Home
With the cold season here and shorter days now the norm, many of us are considering alternative ways to heat our homes and save on energy costs this winter. Although modern homes are usually designed to accommodate central heating and ...
Read More »27 Must-Do Winter Preparation Chores For Your Homestead
Winter, at least for those in colder climates, is one season that very few people relish. For starters, snow can be a real pain to deal with. Frozen pipes can be another issue. All in all, if you aren’t prepared, ...
Read More »Year-Round Gardening Tricks For Any Climate
When it comes to gardening, it really comes down to the zone in which you live. Within the United States, zones can range anywhere from 1A to 12B. This article will include information about year-round gardening based on the most ...
Read More »Getting The Most Out Of Your Firewood (Part 1)
With the arrival of cooler months, cutting and storing wood for winter burning is once more brought to the forefront. While there may be no “wrong” way to go about selecting and splitting wood, some options are easier and faster ...
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