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03/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s an easy way to make charcoal and biochar for your homestead

Preppers are frugal and unless it’s absolutely necessary, they won’t spend money on anything that they can make, grow, find, or trade for. This is why it’s important to know how to make biochar, which can boost soil health in your garden, and charcoal, which is used for cooking fuel. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com.) What is biochar? Biochar […]

03/12/2019 / By Mary Miller

Not all survival foods are equally good: Here are foods you should consider for when it all hits the fan

In case SHTF, you will need a well-stocked pantry if you plan to wait out whatever disaster will be occurring in the world outside. However, for your long-term survival, you will need to think of your food supply not just as a means of avoiding starvation, but also as a way to get the right […]

03/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape

Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn’t mean you can’t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping. (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping represents a different take on how to design and interact with yards and urban […]

03/04/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Growing vegetables even in the cold: 5 crops that can survive harsh weather

If you have a home garden, you need to prepare ahead of time so you can still harvest crops even during winter. After all, you wouldn’t want to run out of resources just when the weather starts getting frosty again, would you? (h/t to MDCreekmore.com). Factors to consider for cold climate gardening While it’s better to […]

02/27/2019 / By Zoey Sky

What to feed your animals during an emergency

As a prepper who keeps pets, you need to know what kinds of food are safe for animal consumption, especially if SHTF. Ideally, you should stock up on animal feed but when your supplies run out, the tips below can help you feed your animals so they stay healthy during a disaster scenario. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com). […]

02/20/2019 / By Mary Miller

Best alternative energy sources when you’re living off grid

Whether you’re planning your own homestead or simply living off the grid, you’ve probably considered getting your own alternative source of energy. If you haven’t, then it’s high time that you should. Here are some of the best alternative sources of energy that you can use if you plan to sustainably live off the grid. […]

02/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How to create a self-sufficient home and life

If you’re tired of living each day eating junk food and being stressed all the time, consider homesteading. It will not only help you be more self-sufficient, but it can also teach you how to appreciate nature and live a healthier life. Being a homesteader will give you a chance to enjoy life more as […]

02/02/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping advice: Invest in a 500-gallon water tank

Having a reliable source of clean, drinking water should be one of your priorities when it comes to survival. When SHTF, your plumbing and water services might fail due to damaged infrastructure. Not only will you still need water for drinking, you will also need it for bathing, washing, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining basic hygiene. […]

01/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How prepping benefits you, both physically and mentally

There’s no denying that prepping can help you weather different disaster scenarios. However, the benefits of the prepping lifestyle go beyond ensuring your survival when SHTF. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) If your image of a prepper is someone who’s paranoid and a killjoy, erase that thought from your mind. Preppers know that there is more to life […]

01/12/2019 / By Mary Miller

How to keep you and other people around you safe when you are trapped inside a building

Disasters can strike without warning at any moment. One second, you could be at your office desk filing paperwork and the next, you could be trying to find your nearest exit due to an earthquake or fire. Even before SHTF, you should already have a plan of action in mind. Practice this plan until you and those […]

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