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05/10/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Prepper projects: How to build a composting toilet
Preppers who live off grid or in an area that is frequently affected by natural disasters should prioritize waste management. If you’re worried about a long-term disruption of municipal utilities, learn how to build a composting toilet. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) There are three common varieties of toilets: siphon-jet flush valve toilets, pressurized tank toilets and gravity flow toilets. However, […]
05/05/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Emergency shelter essentials: 7 Things you need for hassle-free off-grid living
If you plan to evacuate and wait things out at a safe location when SHTF, you’ll need more than a bug-out bag. Before it’s time to bug out when disaster strikes, prepare essentials like a backup power source, water and space for a survival garden in your emergency shelter. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preparing your off-grid shelter before […]
03/22/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Watering and garden soil: 10 Irrigation techniques to use in your home garden
Managing a homestead can be tiring, especially if you have a large garden. To make things easier for yourself when it’s time to water your plants, use an irrigation technique that suits your gardening needs. (h/t to TheGrowNetwork.com) Automated irrigation techniques Here are some automated irrigation techniques to try in your garden or homestead: Drip […]
03/21/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
Understanding seed packet information for a successful home garden
Learning how to read seed packet information is critical to the success of your home garden. Most seed packets contain instructions on how to properly take care of the seeds, but perusing these instructions can be confusing for new gardeners. Here’s how to read seed packet information for a successful home garden: (h/t to MelissaKNorris.com) How to read seed packet information Many seed packets […]
03/18/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Food supply tips: 13 Natural sweeteners you can grow in your home garden
As a prepper, you should stock up on different pantry staples like sugar. But if you’re worried about running out of sugar after SHTF and stores become inaccessible, consider planting natural sweeteners in your home garden. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Here are 13 natural sweeteners you can get by growing certain plants in your home garden. Agave nectar […]
03/15/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Urban gardening: How to grow lettuce in small spaces
Growing plants in a container is a common practice for urban residents, such as those living in apartments. It is also a good way to grow vegetation, as the containers can be brought indoors during the colder weather and left outdoors during spring. Lettuce, a cool-season crop, develops best in cool but not chilling temperatures. […]
03/09/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Survival tips: How to live without electricity like the Amish
For the modern prepper, it may be impossible to imagine life without electricity. After all, the average American home relies a lot on electricity. But for old-school preppers and homesteaders like the Amish, it’s possible to live simple but fulfilling lives even without electricity. Amish communities in rural Ohio and Pennsylvania, for instance, survive just fine […]
02/11/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
Survival gardening: 7 Plants with leaves that can be used as toilet paper
When you think of survival gardening, the first thing that comes to mind is growing your own food and medicine. But did you know that you can also grow your own toilet paper? Apparently, some plants make excellent tissue paper, thanks to their soft and absorbent foliage. Here are seven plants with leaves for your bathroom […]
02/04/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
15 Ways to use spent coffee grounds on your homestead
Most people discard the grounds left after brewing coffee. But spent coffee grounds still have plenty of practical uses in your home and in the garden. They can even help spruce up your daily skincare routine. Here are 15 clever ways to use spent coffee grounds: (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) Compost – Composting coffee grounds adds nitrogen […]
02/02/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepper projects: 4 Ideas for DIY chicken nesting boxes
Nesting boxes make hens feel comfortable laying their eggs. The boxes can help reduce stress in the coop as the hens learn to rely on a consistently comfortable nesting site. They also make it easy for you to collect eggs. You can either buy nesting boxes or make your own with repurposed materials. Generally, you’ll want a nesting […]
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