With space in high demand and homesteaders wanting some space in urban areas, they have to turn to unique ways to fulfill an ever growing need. In fact, Chicago has more green roofs than any other American city! It boasts more than 7 million square feet of rooftop garden space within its city limits! Let’s…
How To Make Non Toxic Paint For The Homestead
If you own a house then you know that painting is something that you will inevitably have to do. If you own a homestead then you know that not only will you have to paint around in the house for the occasional touch-up but there are also barns, gates, troughs and various other wooden structures…
12 Surprising Ways To Use Aspirin
I always remember there being aspirin around the house as a kid. I never touched it of course, but I often wondered why there was so much of it. Now I know! My parents knew something that I am just now learning: Aspirin does way more than relieving headaches and back pain! When I was…
Watch This Mountain Lion Take Down a 4 Point Buck With a Quickness!
If you live anywhere near a wooded area you know that often times animals have a way of tracking out into our neighborhoods. Living in the southeast we see it all the time with bears, alligators, hogs, deer, the list goes on and on. Every so often you come across something that just stuns you as…
How To Use a Shepard’s Sling
We have all heard the David and Goliath stories. The small shepherd boy defeats the giant warrior from an opposing land with nothing more than a slingshot and a smooth stone. This is possibly one of the oldest weapons that’s still used today by sheep herders who throw rocks at dangerous predators. So how do you…
Is Gander Mountain Going Bankrupt. New Filing Suggests So
Outdoor living is a way of life. Everyone knows that for those of us who love the great outdoors we have our favorite places to shop at. Two of the biggest ones are Bass Pro Shoppe and Gander Mountain. These two store chain have been king of the hill for quite some time yet as…
How To Make a Monkey Fist Knot
The first thing to look at when you begin your descent into the world os survival and prepping should be how to tie a good knot. There are many knots to learn and each one has a myriad of uses! Knowing which knot to use and when is an invaluable skill to have and sets…
6 Reasons To Learn Bow Hunting
In a day and age where technology is king and is expanding faster than ever, we are seeing an influx of new weapons and protection devices than ever before. These top of the line additions to your bug out bag are great as it’s aways better to be over prepared than under prepared. While they…
Survival Eating: The 3 Worst Foods from Mother Nature That You Should Still Eat
We have researched all aspects of hunting and gathering. We have planned, prepped and studied up on all things associated with living in a post-collapse society yet there is one thing that we have yet to discuss. What to do when the tasty food runs out. Yup. There may actually come a time when the…
