Life on a homestead can be a relaxing and nurturing environment. The ability to escape the chaos of the city and enjoy nature in its purest form is something that takes skill. One of the most important elements that keep a homestead going are animals, particularly chickens. They are versatile animals and it’s rare to…
5 Clever Inventions That Harness Technology To Help the Environment
The intense reliance we have upon technology is incredible. We don’t even realize how much we use it on a day to day basis as we take advantage of items like cars, cell phones, airplanes, etc. What would we even do without basic electricity? We would be lost and frustrated human beings. While technology has…
Let These Bugs Live in Your Garden
Gardening and springtime go hand in hand. Whether you’re a gardening expert or just do it occasionally as a hobby, you’ve likely come in contact with seemingly unwanted insects. It goes with the territory. These bugs are attracted to your healthy garden, but they can do some damage to the success of your plants. As…
Here Are The Secrets To Growing Corn
With spring here, we’re spending increasing amounts of time outdoors. If you’re a gardener, then this is probably one of your favorites times of year. Your garden will soon come to life after looking bleak all winter long. If you live on a homestead or off the grid, then you might be a bit anxious…
This Planting Process Ensures You Won’t Waste Any Produce
Whether you live on a homestead or simply view gardening as a hobby, you love watching your seeds grow into blossoming flowers or healthy produce. Your harvest is a crucial part of the spring and summer, particularly if you rely on your garden to provide income. So, you have a sense of accomplishment when your…
Take a Look at the Inexpensive & Clever Way This Couple Lives Off Grid
Many of us make goals every month to try to spend less and save more. However, it’s difficult to lower monthly costs involving electricity, rent/mortgages and other bills when we rely on the services they provide to live comfortably. There are certain costs we simply just can’t cut. We might consider living off grid, but…
Here Are The Spring Gardening Trends To Follow This Season
With springtime here, we’re all spending more time outdoors whether it’s at the beach, park, woods or in our own backyards. Is it BBQ party ready? Just as with your home, your backyard (including your patio and garden) need some extra love to be prepped for the many days and nights you’ll spend out there.…
4 Ways To Make a DIY Alcohol Stove
As a survivalist or a prepper, there are certain items that you like to have readily available whether you’re hiking in the wilderness or stockpiling for a SHTF event. Along the same lines, one of the most valuable skills is being able to improvise and use the materials available to create a workable product in…
Our Ancestors Stayed Healthy By Relying On These Powerful Herbs
These days, whenever we start feeling congested or notice our head beginning to pound, we make a beeline to our medicine cabinet and dig around for a drugstore solution. We’re fortunate enough to have the resources to quickly and easily fight certain ailments. However, the human race hasn’t always been so lucky. Our ancestors used…
