Homesteading is thought to be one one of the best ways to prepare for any long-term disaster. Although bugging out is possible, having your own piece of land in a (semi) secluded place is ideal.
Read the articles below to learn how to homestead on a small piece of land because it takes time to become good at them. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be prepared.
Some of the things you’ll learn include:
Increasingly, lots of people in this era are growing interested in going off the grid. Once seen as the surest symptom of a person who is a little bit unhinged, it’s now viewed as common sense, even necessary. As the strands that hold society and our civilization together continue to fray, it’s probably best to …
Having a well means you have a basically limitless amount of water that isn’t subject to destruction or disruption the same way that municipal or city water supplies are. But not all properties have a well already. Wherever you live, if you want to install a well on your own property can you? Is it …
There is a lot more calculation and planning that goes into raising livestock than most people would consider. From feed consumption to growth rate and much more, there is lots of calculation that needs to be done. One of the most important is determining how many animals a given parcel of land can support reliably …
Raccoons might look cute, and there are certainly charming, but if you own a home or any other property they can be a downright problem. Raccoons are notorious for breaking into garbage cans and compost piles, and also for infiltrating attics, chimneys, and other parts of the structure from the roof. Many homeowners arriving home …
Prepping isn’t all about dealing with big, regional, or global catastrophes. Sometimes the most serious problem we will have to deal with is entirely local, even right inside our own home. But that doesn’t make it any less pressing. If you are a prepper, odds are that means you have a substantial stash of food …
Why Does My Pantry Smell Bad? 5 Possible Reasons Read More »
If you live in an area with raccoons, although they are generally not dangerous to humans, you can rest assured it is only a matter of time before they break into your garbage can, steal food from your animals, or cause other mischiefs. While they might look cute and cuddly, raccoons are a nuisance and …
Campers and RVs have exploded in popularity in recent years for several reasons. For one, campers and RVs allow people to explore new places and experience different cultures without ever having to leave the comfort of home behind. They also offer the opportunity to downsize and live a more minimalist lifestyle while costing only a …
Is it Legal to Live in a Camper in Your Backyard? Read More »
If you do any kind of woodworking, construction, carpentry, or anything else involving lumber there is one by-product you probably have plenty of and that is sawdust. Whatever kind of tools you are using, whatever kind of wood you are cutting, it is the inevitable result of your labors, and must be dealt with. And …
Living in a very cold environment presents many challenges, and even if you aren’t dealing with an actual survival situation, common cold weather emergencies can still threaten your home. One of the very worst things that can happen is your pipes freezing. Try as we might, sometimes the weather just gets too bitterly cold for …
Should I Turn Off the Water Heater if Pipes Freeze? Read More »
With cold weather right around the corner and the price of fuel and energy for heating skyrocketing, we all might be facing some chilly indoor temperatures this winter. Worse, a total loss of fuel or energy infrastructure might leave you looking for alternate ways to stay warm. Luckily there are plenty of ways to keep …
