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05/06/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Home gardening tips: A beginner’s guide to composting
Composting at home is good for your garden, the soil, your crops and the planet. It is a great way to repurpose food waste and improve soil quality in your home garden. If you’re curious about composting, read on for tips on how to get started. (h/t to Milkwood.net) Composting refers to the process of actively feeding many microorganisms […]
09/18/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Homestead must-haves: 4 Off-grid amenities for your property
Off-the-grid living requires a lot of hard work to successfully pull it off. Fortunately, your new lifestyle can be aided thanks to some really useful amenities. Here are four amenities that are definite must-haves in your new homestead to make off-grid living a lot easier. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) Compost toilet A regular old outhouse can become a […]
02/16/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
4 Ways to dispose of trash when disaster strikes
Sanitation and waste disposal will be of great importance (and problem) in any disaster scenario. The EPA reports that the average American produces about 4.4 pounds of garbage a day – a total of 29 pounds a week and 1,600 pounds a year. It may not be a big deal at first, but once the […]
07/03/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Recycling wood ash: 13 Homestead uses
Preppers and homesteaders are always looking for new and creative ways to re-purpose different materials. For instance, did you know that there are several homesteading uses for wood ash? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) If you’re using a wood-burning stove in your homestead, you can set aside wood ash and use it in your garden or around […]
11/28/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
6 repurposing ideas for your old lawn mower
Just because your old lawnmower no longer works doesn’t mean it has to go to the trash. With a little creativity, you can repurpose your old lawnmower and extend its service. (h/t: HomesteadSurvivalSite.com.) Cordage A typical lawnmower has about 7 feet of starter cord that makes for a highly durable rope. Here are some ways […]
06/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A beginner prepper’s guide to composting
Homesteaders often use compost (or decomposed organic matter) so that the various plants in their gardens can flourish. If you’re interested in starting your own homestead or if you just want to ensure that your backyard garden stays green all year long, make your own compost. Composts are considered natural soil cultivators that can make […]
05/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to make your own DIY fertilizer
Commercial fertilizers can cost a pretty penny. So why don’t you do it yourself? According to an article on Modern Survival Online, making your own DIY fertilizer is pretty easy and much cheaper. Fertilizers are to soil what health supplements are to humans. They make up for missing or low levels of nutrients. Macronutrients are […]
05/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tips for starting your own organic garden
Tired of paying for overpriced vegetables? Take another step toward total food independence by cultivating your own organic garden! Having access to fresh fruits and vegetables that are naturally grown can even help you reduce your food bill. It’s also a good way of ensuring that your family doesn’t consume produce that may contain harmful fertilizers […]
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