These posts contain every detail you need to know about homesteading practices and self-reliance. This information is useful for those wanting to move further off-the-grid and become more self-sufficient, or for those that might want to learn how to save money whether you are in an urban or country area.
A calorie is the amount of energy your body receives from the food you eat – basically, the fuel you need to breathe, walk, exercise, and even sleep. A calorie is the amount of energy needed to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C. Just one calorie is enough to … read more
Chickens are considered the foundation, of farming and homesteading and there’s a reason for that. They are a utility animal that can provide for a family over and over again. Chickens give new farmers, and preppers, a look into what a sustainable lifestyle can look like, and in doing so, … read more
If you’re heating up your homestead with wood, then you’ll have tons of wood ash to use. A homesteader needs to have the mentality of using up everything and looking for creative uses for all products. Wood ash might seem like something to toss out, but you might be surprised … read more
As people are slowly turning back to self-sufficiency, and embracing homesteading, one of the biggest resurgences has been the humble backyard chicken. They are easy, cheap to keep and provide fresh eggs every day, but only if they have a good place to nest, such as a chicken nesting box. … read more
Bringing back the old ways of homesteading Homesteading is becoming more and more popular as people learn some of the homesteading skills used in the past to become more frugal, self-sufficient, and live off the land. Being more reliant on proceeds from earth, land and home are cherished principles of … read more
Grow your own medicine with these medicinal plants Part of taking charge of your health is knowing what herbal remedies you can use instead of those from modern medicine to treat minor health issues. Medicinal plants are a must for any self-sufficient home, as they are a way of ensuring … read more
Rainwater is the best resource for any homestead. Rainwater harvesting, directing, and storing rainwater for use later is a great way to be self-reliant as well as preserve a precious resource. We all know that fresh water is a finite resource. The systems for preparing that water for irrigation and … read more
Have you ever tried to make your vegetable garden? We did, and while ours wasn’t quite as successful as we hoped it would be, it is our start in a lifestyle shift towards becoming a bit more self-reliant and to go back to the basics of life. These are my … read more
In the modern world, most people get their meals thanks to a massive, global food economy. In your local grocery store, you’re likely to find avocados from Peru, coffee beans from Indonesia, watermelon from South Africa, and artichokes from Spain. But when you grow your own food you don’t have … read more
While chickens rule the roost for popularity with homesteaders and self-reliance seekers, we take a look at their smaller equivalent, the humble quail, and how easy it is to get started with quail farming so that you can grow your own sustainable food supply of eggs and meat, whether you … read more
The writer of these posts is a middle-class Venezuelan father, in a country which has the world’s highest inflation rate at more than 4000%. Venezuela is an economic collapse nightmare with extreme shortages of food, riots severe hunger, a crippled economy, crumbling infrastructure, collapsed healthcare system, and a failing government. A number of years ago, Venezuela was … read more
Whatever you do it for, urban farming is a trend that is becoming more and more popular as backyards, rooftops and small apartment balconies are being transformed into fresh food factories generating a steady supply of healthy organic foods, a self-sufficient source and for some, a generous income. There are … read more