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:
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 …
Raccoons. Trash pandas. Whatever you call them, and whether you love them or hate them, raccoons are a more or less constant presence across much of the North American continent. With incredibly dexterous hands and that charming black mask, raccoons have legions of fans across the world and all over the internet. They are harmless …
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 …
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Running out of drinking water is a very real possibility for many households. In an emergency, having an extra supply of potable water can be crucial, and 55-gallon drums are a great way to store it. Sure, your usual stash of bottled water might be fine for short-term emergencies, but when you need lots of …
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 …
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 …
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think too much about your propane tank until it’s time to drag your grill out in to the backyard for a little cookout. But if you use one to power your home, RV, tools, or generator, or you rely on propane for primary or backup heating, it’s …
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 …
