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06/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater

No homestead is truly off-grid and self-reliant if it doesn’t have a way to collect and store rainwater for later use. An article in The Prepping Guide shared four effective ways to harvest rainwater. The first and simplest technique is to place a rain barrel beneath a downspout. Make sure the barrel is resting on a flat […]

05/17/2018 / 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 […]

01/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Do your homework: Tips for making sure you get a good deal when buying your homestead property

Homesteading isn’t for everyone, especially those who aren’t used to hard work. But if you’ve decided to give it a try, read on for some tips that can help you buy reasonably priced land for your homestead. (h/t to The Survivalist Blog) Things to consider before you purchase any property Check the land and verify […]

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