Homesteading

Goats are probably one of the easiest animals to keep. They’re versatile, hardy and they don’t actually require a great deal of attention. Although their playful and curious nature can present certain management challenges, they are easily integrated with other livestock and are very adaptable. Despite popular opinion, goats won’t actually eat your trampoline, children’s […]

A big part of being prepared for hard times and everyday eventualities is having the right supplies on hand. Preppers and homesteaders are smart to stock up on the things they need to keep a clean house, deal with messes, and handle countless other chores. But the problem, so much of the time, is a

If you are already a seasoned prepper, you should know that there’s always more to learn. If you’re brand new to the lifestyle and are striving to become more self-sufficient, you’ve got a whole lot to learn! As ever, one of the very best ways to learn any new skill to open a good book.

For so many preppers, a survival retreat to call their own is both an aspirational goal and something they hope they never have to use. These properties are exactly what they sound like: a place to go when society is falling apart and all seems lost. Properly chosen, prepared, and supplied, they will prove to

There’s an old saying that I first learned from my great-grandpa: “meat on the hoof won’t spoil.” This means that the meat we eat won’t go bad as long as the animal it comes from is still alive and well. So many preppers focus on stockpiling preserved or processed food in their pantry or storeroom.

For many preppers, living off-grid is simultaneously a dream and something of a top-tier prep. The idea of removing yourself from the trappings of dependency on society is intoxicating, and by making yourself and your family radically self-sufficient, you can be better prepared for whatever disasters and crises might come your way. For those of

As a prepper, what is your number one big-ticket prep? Maybe it is an apocalypse-ready RV. Maybe it’s a house packed with food and survival supplies. Maybe it’s a hidden bunker. For many preppers that I know, the apple of their eye is an off-grid, self-sustaining property. The notion goes that by completely eliminating your

If you are a prepper, a big part of your planning, and overall chances of success in any given disaster scenario, will be dictated by where you live. The surrounding terrain, population density, access to resources, routes of egress, and a whole lot more. Naturally, depending on their preferences, job, and lifestyle, folks will gravitate

What are you getting ready for? Are you worried about natural disasters? Societal collapse? Nuclear war? How about something really crazy like a huge asteroid impact? As preppers, there’s no end to potential threats to be aware of and prepare for, but so much of the time it is the mundane things that are far

Most preppers spend time getting ready for actual disasters, be they natural or man-made. But in reality, statistically, it’s a lot more probable that you’ll be a victim of violent crime rather than any major event. And not for nothing, society is continuing to fracture and fray around the edges in our current year, with