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08/09/2023
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By Olivia Cook
9 Ways to feed your chickens for FREE
Prohibitively expensive feed costs are often one of the biggest complaints of people trying to raise chickens. But there are some alternatives that won’t break your wallet. Here are some ways to feed your chicken for free. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Get your chickens to free range Getting chickens to free range can be a challenge – […]
08/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
10 Survival skills to learn and practice at home
There are hundreds of different survival skills that can help prepare you for unique situations, but learning new ones or honing what you already know does not necessarily involve spending a weekend roughing it in the woods or joining a survival boot camp. While many of the most important hands-on training does occur outdoors, there […]
07/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
12 Ways to cool your house during a summer power outage
Here are some tips to ensure your home stays cool and comfortable for you and your family when the power fails during summer. (h/t to OnItHome.com) Close your windows during the day When the power goes out, keep as much cool air as possible by closing the windows in your house during the day to keep […]
07/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
8 Natural ways to keep mosquitoes at bay
Here are some useful tips to keep mosquitoes at bay: Use mosquito nets Invest in a good-quality, super-fine mesh, machine-washable, lightweight mosquito net that you can hang to surround your bed at night or bring with you on your outdoor adventures. Some designs have an opening that overlaps to close so you don’t need to crawl underneath the […]
07/19/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How to stay cool if you lose power during a heatwave
Consider the following tips that might make all the difference in your ability to keep yourself and your family comfortable when the electricity fails during a heatwave. (h/t NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Drink lots of water Regardless of whether you have power or not, drink as much water as possible. Staying hydrated will not only help you feel better, but […]
07/11/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Things to do immediately after a power grid failure
A power outage can be inconvenient and devastating, especially if you are unprepared. Here’s a sample to-do checklist for specific tasks immediately following a grid-down scenario. Take time to carefully think through this task list with your family and create your own plan to prepare for when the power grid goes down. Locate your family members […]
06/30/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Keep destructive ANTS away from your home with these steps
Pesky ants in the home can be addressed without the need for harmful chemicals or expensive pest control solutions. Here are some steps to follow to prevent these unwanted guests from entering. Remove things that can attract ants Ants often hide underneath house plants and make nests in the soil. It’s best to discard any […]
06/29/2023
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By Olivia Cook
13 Things to add to your to-do list for summer gardening
Here are some planting and maintenance tips to get your garden in shape this summer: Organize, sharpen, sanitize and restore your gardening tools Sharp-rust-free tools will make your gardening tasks much easier – whether it means digging into the soil or cutting through weeds. If you keep your tools in good shape, you won’t need […]
06/28/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Basic survival and prepping skills that your kids should learn ASAP
An emergency or disaster can strike at any time and any place – and you may not always be around to look out for your children and/or your grandchildren. It is never too early for them to learn some basic survival skills so that they’ll know what to do in certain situations and you aren’t […]
06/28/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Prepper project: Bulletproofing greatly improves your home defense
Thick furniture, drywall and most appliances are not going to do much when the intruders trying to invade your home are armed with high-caliber weapons. So, finding ways to fortify your home defense before SHTF is critical. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com) Bulletproofing your walls You have quite a few options for bulletproofing walls. (Related: Simple strategies you can implement NOW to […]
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