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Many Americans dream of a simpler life off the grid, but due to work, family commitments or other reasons, not every person can make it happen. However, for those who do make the move, they often find themselves wishing they’d known more before taking the plunge. Here are some common things many off-gridders wish they’d ...

There are a lot of obstacles to overcome when transitioning to a more self-sufficient life. Unfortunately, sometimes the area you live in is the biggest roadblock, and moving isn’t an option. When it comes to growing your own food, you ...

  Homesteading is hard work. Period. However, even the most hardworking and seasoned homesteaders may overlook skills that can make life easier. Here are seven skills to master that can ease the burden many homesteaders face. 1. Neighbors Most homesteaders ...

  Sometimes as prepared folks, we forget that most people do not “prep.” In fact, most people have a very backward view of prepping and survivalism in general. While we see non-preppers as naive, non-preppers see us as crazy militia ...

Living off the grid is a rewarding lifestyle that millions of Americans enjoy, but it is hard work for the newly initiated. Here are the five biggest challenges for most people who want to move and begin living off-grid. 1. ...

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 ...

I remember when I was a child how the front porch was my favorite place to read while swinging in the porch swing. My mother would be out in her flower garden digging up weeds and my siblings playing in ...

Most urban and suburban residents are familiar with the daily routine of waving to your neighbors or knocking their door to borrow a cup of sugar or milk. The same things can occur in a rural setting, but there are ...

When I was young, my grandmother had a copse of raspberry bushes. The fruit would grow so fat that the drupelets would bleed onto our fingers as we picked them. Grandma made lovely jams and syrups with the berries that ...

A while back, I was presented with an interesting idea by a long-time friend and hunting buddy of my husband. He was talking about mutual assistance living (more or less), which is the idea that a group of people or ...