Best States for Homesteading
The best state for homesteading depends on many things and may not be the same for everyone. Every state has pros and cons, so which...
Category: Homesteading
18 Vintage Homesteading Tools to Search for at Garage Sales
I’ve discovered something that was rather surprising – that the ways we do things today aren’t necessarily the best ways to do them. As we...
How To Live Off Grid For Under $3,000
Many of us dream of living off the grid, but a few brave souls actually manage to do it. Such is the case of Jill...
How To Make Yeast For Long-Term Storage
Bread, beer, and wine are all foods that have been part of history for eons, but they all require yeast to make. What if SHTF?...
CANNING BUTTER: A Guide To Self Reliant Living
This article first appeared on endtimesreport.com Canning butter is a great way to prep for a future without access to your cow in a survival...
Q&A On Storing Meat Without Refrigeration In Hot Areas
You work hard to stretch your grocery dollars, but there’s no way around it – meat is expensive. When you find a good deal, or...
How To Make Bread In A Can
Bread provides nutrients and fills bellies. It’s been an important staple on the table for generations. If you have a few shelf-stable ingredients and a...
The Easy Way To Canning Meat Off Grid
Though there are many different methods of preparing meat for long-term storage, without a doubt, canning it is the easiest way to store large quantities of...
24 Lost Gardening Tips from 100 Years Ago
While many things improve with age and advanced technology, there are some things that stand the test of time. What worked perfectly a century ago...
Back To Basics: 4 Types Of Homemade Cheese
Without a doubt, life is made tastier by cheese. We put it on everything from burgers to macaroni and kids love it. We mix it...
The Best Canned Bacon: Plain, Maple, Tabasco
Let me just start out by saying that I spent hours pouring over other peoples’ videos and recipes to learn how to can bacon. I...
9 Tips To Smoking Meat Any Homesteader Should Know
Oh the delicious flavor of smoked ribs, brisket, or even fish and seafood… It’s a distinctive flavor, but varies significantly based on your methods. It...
How Long Does Shelf Food Really Last
Just about any food item that you pick up is going to have a date that says something along the lines of “sell by,” “best...
How To Dehydrate Herbs for Long-Term Storage
Herbs are one of the first plants we put in our garden. There is nothing like fresh culinary herbs to intensify the flavors of food....
Planning To Retire Off-grid? Here’s Where To Relocate
One of the big challenges for retiring today is being able to afford retirement. Many of us are in the difficult position of not having...
How To Build A Rocket Mass Heater
Rocket Mass Heaters, also known by the acronym RMH, are the latest rage when it comes to extremely efficient and sustainable heating methods using low...