Having a Plan Could Save Your Life! We talk a lot about survival and what to do if a catastrophe strikes. However, knowing that a SHTF moment could occur at any time, and also envisioning what that look like, are two different things entirely. That’s why it’s enough to simply study survival techniques, you also…
Can’t Afford a Well? Harvest Rainwater Instead!
It’s More Effective Than You Might Think! For many homesteaders, preppers and others with similar interests, harvesting rainwater is a crucial component to how they run their homes. After all, catching rainwater and using it to water crops and gardens can save you money and also protect this valuable natural resource that we can’t live…
Construct a Reliable Water Storage System for Just $150
This Old-School Method Is Still Relevant Today If you’re transitioning to an off-the-grid lifestyle, having a safe, reliable and clean way to store water is essential. You need it not only for basic cooking and cleaning but also for growing and maintaining your crops and cultivating your land. In fact, without a reliable and safe…
Build a Home Bar That’s the Envy of the Neighborhood!
Everyone Will Want to Gather at Your House! A home bar is a great way to bring people together. Whether you’re having the gang over to watch the big game, or you’ve invited those closest to you over for a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary party, a bar is a place where…
Non-Perishable Food To Bring on Camping Trips
These Are Must-Haves for Any Camping Trip! When you’re heading out for a weekend of camping, what you bring with you to eat can really make or break the experience. Sure, you’re going to have to rough it a little bit, since you don’t have access to your nice, fully stocked fridge or a stove…
These 3 Folk Remedies Really Work
Save Yourself a Trip to the Drugstore and Use These Instead… Sure, you can run to the drugstore every time you have an upset stomach, and buy an over-the-counter product that will ease your symptoms quickly and effectively. However, sometimes you feel too bad to trek to the store, or maybe it’s bad weather and…
Chickens in the Big City: Important Safety and Legal Issues
Urban Homesteading Requires a Slightly Different Approach Rural homesteaders have pretty much always kept chickens, and in fact the practice is nearly synonymous with homesteading, farming and rural living. After all, keeping chickens helps you be more self-sufficient, and with all that land, it’s a good use of space to keep animals that will help…
This $30,000 Off-The-Grid Home is Really Cool!
One Couple Used Simple Materials to Make an Environmentally Friendly Abode Tiny homes have been all the rage the last few years; in fact, it seems like they might just take over and spell the end of all those “McMansions” that were once so trendy and sought-after. Going green and being off-the-grid are two other…
Make This Year’s Turkey Hunting Season the Best Yet!
We Can’t Wait to Try These Strategies! Whether you’re a veteran turkey hunter or you’re new to the sport, you’re probably looking for ways to up your game. After all, we all want to improve, and every turkey season is a chance to enhance your skills and maybe even learn a few new tricks that…