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Each year an increasing number of Americans join the self-sufficiency movement. From 2008 to 2013, the number of Americans who grew their own food increased from 36 million to 42 million. Alternative energy, too, is on the rise, and as ...

One of the basic tenets of private property ownership is the right to exclude others. However, this right in and of itself does not guarantee people won’t bother you on your off-the-grid homestead. First, nearby neighbors or other people may ...

If you find yourself with a new small farm or homestead, you will also find yourself with a chore list the length of your right arm. A good small farm or homestead is like a good marriage — it is ...

The idea of going back to the old days of homesteading has been gaining ground, especially among those of us who have decided not to depend upon the nanny state to take care of us. Converting a home to a ...

Many aspects of large agricultural projects and farming can be scaled down to work in a suburban or small homestead setting. Cover crops are one method that can work very well for people with small amounts of land that they ...

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 ...

The United States and Canada are both vast nations with diverse geography, terrain and weather. Both countries offer many different opportunities for those looking for an off-the-grid homestead. Which nation is preferable depends on what’s most important to the homesteader. ...

Fencing your entire property line can be an expensive endeavor. You may be able to complete only a section at a time, or you might choose to wait for several years to be able to afford the fencing that you ...

I will be the first to admit I am a through and through firearms nut. Like many fellow firearms “nuts,” I frequently cruise online rifle forums where just about everyone with a keyboard, an ego, and an AR-15 likes to ...

March 16th, 2015 Sensible Prepper Presents: Cool Fire Starting Tricks for SHTF. DIY Extra Long Burning matches, Pencil Sharpeners for Tender, Hand Sanitizer is for more than cleaning, Waterproof matches literally means Waterproof. Video courtesy of Sensible Prepper With the ...