Finding the perfect off-grid property is a dream of many homesteaders, but to truly live off the grid requires a specific type of land.

This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure can be found here. A homestead pantry is one filled with homemade and homegrown ingredients,…

You don’t need to move to the country to be a homesteader. You can do it anywhere. Here are the pros and cons of urban homesteading...

Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious

We don’t typically list fire as one of the “top three survival priorities,” but I can’t think of too many

If you’re looking for a plant that is easy to grow and has a host of benefits and uses, look no further than rosemary.

We’ve spent hours researching the ins and outs of building a root cellar, looking for the best designs and plans, and we package it all in this article for you.

Are you not sure if you can make homesteading work with the amount of land you have? Here are 28 farm layout design ideas to inspire you.

Turn your grass clippings into a valuable resource. Find out how to use grass clippings effectively on your homestead and reduce waste.

When the big one hits, you'll want to be as far away as possible. Here are 10 places to consider.

My end goal in life is to live off grid. I don't know if I will ever accomplish that, but I can dream. I know what it takes from my experience of living in a

Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious

There's nothing like a fire in a wood burning fireplace. Use these 12 unique ways to repurpose wood ash around the home and garden!

This is a wonderful tutorial of How To Make Fresh Different Homemade Pasta Flavors and well as a basic pasta recipe.

One of the key concepts in permaculture is the idea of energy efficient planning. In order to create the maximum effects with the minimum amount of work,

Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset

These powerless gadgets will help you cook from scratch and put up your harvest without spending money on electricity.

There are a surprising amount of uses and recipes for cherry stems and pits alike. Learn about some of them here. #cherries #cherrypits

There is an abundance of survival uses for pine sap including bandaging a wound, waterproofing clothes, and starting a fire.

I have been reading about making a raised bed for gardening, by using some small wood and/or vines that you may have around your property. Some of them...

Homemade Gouda Cheese from Scratch Homemade Recipe is all kinds of delicious and can be made in your own kitchen. Cheese is one of the most popular of all food items that are made from dairy milk. Cheeses come in hundreds if not thousands of different varieties. Each one has…

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What if someday there's no electricity at all & you can't store your food in a fridge? Here are 12 off-grid refrigerator alternatives to an electric fridge.

Learning to make survival items will save you money now and make life easier after SHTF. Here are 25 items that are fairly easy to make.

There are four factors that make a crop good for a survival garden: ease of growth, ease of storage, nutritional content, and caloric content.

Yard sales and garage sales are treasure-troves for homesteaders. With a little time and effort, you can save a lot on quality items.

If the grid goes down for good, people will have to learn Amish skills to survive. Here are some important skills we can learn from the Amish.

Wood ash is something you may have a lot of, especially if you have a fireplace. But did you know there are many ways to use wood ash?

To be a successful homesteader, you need to have a variety of homesteading skills: gardening, food storage, animal husbandry, and more.

Traditional Amish survival tips for off-grid living and homesteading. Learn practical skills and techniques for a self-sufficient lifestyle.

If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.

If you're planning a survival garden, which crops should you focus on first? That's the topic of this video by Epic Gardening.

An extended blackout is sure to happen on your homestead at one point. Here are all the alternate ways you can light your home.

No matter where you live, you can start developing homesteading skills. The skills can help you save money and get ready for your homesteading dreams.

Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even

Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even

American Amish communities use a different power grid: “God’s Grid.” Here are the skills they use to make it work.

Building and sustaining a fire is one of the most valuable survival skills, but it can be challenging. Here's how to do it.

A detailed look at the methods that pioneers used to get their drinking water as well as how these methods can be applied today in an emergency situation.

Survival homesteaders can learn a lot from the Amish. In our high-tech era, these plain folks are still managing sustainable off-grid homesteads.

Learn how we started developing a natural spring on our property and collect free-flowing water in a 1200-gallon tank.

If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.

Finding the perfect off-grid property is a dream of many homesteaders, but to truly live off the grid requires a specific type of land.

If the grid goes down for good, people will have to learn Amish skills to survive. Here are some important skills we can learn from the Amish.

Homesteading isn’t a process that happens overnight. Purchase homestead tools as you need them until you have everything covered.