How to Use A Compass: A Lifesaving Skill In The Wilderness
A compass is a Go Bag essential, but it won’t do you squat if you don’t know how to use it, and chances are –...
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How To Make a Powerful Calendula Extract to Keep in Your Medicine Cabinet (with pictures)
Beautiful to look at in full bloom, the sunny orange calendula – also known as marigold – has a wealth of herbal uses that are...
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....
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...
OFF GRID ANTIBIOTICS – FOR WHEN THERE IS NO MEDICINE
Today’s article details Lomatium, the most powerful herb in North America for use as an antiviral or antibiotic.
DIY Winter Water Heaters For Chicken Coop
If you’re a chicken farmer, you may already know that chickens actually thrive in colder temperatures, as they’re designed with a unique ability. They are...
25 DIY Root Cellar Plans & Ideas to Keep Your Harvest Fresh Without Refrigerators
Morningchores.com Have you ever stopped to think what people did long before refrigeration? I’ve already touched the subject on how to live without refrigeration, but...
How To Keep Your Winter Stockpile Safe
Building your stockpiles is only part of the equation for survival. Once you have items stored up, you also must protect them all year long.
How To Recognize And Use Mushrooms For Food And Fire
Many people that find themselves in the woods with no edible resources other than mushrooms may be tempted to give them a try. It’s...
Healing Arts To Learn From Native Americans
Before you get too involved with learning just the physical aspects of Native American healing, you need to understand that their approach to wellness is...
How To Field Dress and Process Deer Meat For Storage
Love the taste of venison? I sure do. There’s almost nothing that compares to freshly prepared deer meat after a long hunt. But in order...
How to Trim a Goat’s Hooves in 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Infection
For some people, homesteading is scary. You have to deal with animals, plants, and a whole new different lifestyle. Well, one thing I’m learning...
Back To Basics: How To Make Sugar At Home
One of the best bartering products when SHTF is undoubtedly going to be sugar. It will also be a great product to have in order...
How To Make Beer At Home From Scratch
Have you ever been sipping a cold one and wondered to yourself, “Self, what would happen if there suddenly was no more beer manufacturers? Can...
DIY Project: The Easiest Off-grid Fridge
As temperatures warm up, there is a natural tendency to look for ways to keep outdoor lunches cool, or even store other items without spending...
6 Best Tips For Butchering A Cow
This isn’t necessarily a topic for the faint of heart, but slaughtering and butchering is part and parcel of being at the top of...