Choosing where to live off grid in the USA is about more than finding cheap land. Water access, building regulations, climate, growing conditions, and even your nearest neighbours can make or break the experience. Some states make off-grid living much…
The best root crops for home gardens deliver incredible kitchen versatility, vitamin-packed nutrition, and flavors that transform ordinary meals into comforting, hearty feasts. These delicious underground treasures also offer superb shelf lives and sustainable growing habits. Many even double as…
The following 21 fast-growing trees and shrubs offer an elegant firewood solution for homesteaders, farmers, ranchers, and anyone seeking sustainable heat for their home. I’m passionate about this topic because, in our era of rising energy costs, the ability to…
Let’s explore the world of sustainable gardening! We’ll start with our 17 best tips for creating a self-sufficient garden and an optimized backyard space. We’ll reveal our best insights for growing yummy food, conserving resources, and fostering biodiversity while building…
What does self-sufficiency mean to you? For some homesteaders, self-sufficiency is growing and raising food. For others, it’s about getting their utilities off-grid or surviving without store-bought products. In these times of hyperinflation, supply-chain uncertainty, and questionable quality of many consumer products, learning how to become more…
Crazy weevils – get out of my long-term food storage containers! Find grains, flour, coffee, cereal, and whole wheat stores of your own making, and leave ours alone! Sound familiar? Your family’s long-term food storage system is a vital investment,…
We love storing food in Mylar bags. The past few years have taught the world the value of preparation for unforeseen emergencies. Whether you consider yourself a prepper or not, it’s hard to deny the benefits of having extra food…
Homesteaders from all over the world feel the high cost of housing digging into their pockets. And their piggy banks! So, at a time like this, you might need to do some deep digging for some cheap housing ideas and…
In most books, the definition of the word “self sufficient” is simple: If you are self-sufficient, then you need no outside help in satisfying your own needs, especially when it comes to producing your own food and living healthily. However,…
The best-canned food for survival situations is that which makes you the healthiest and, hopefully, tastes good, too. Read on to learn about the food canning process, how it affects the nutritional content of the foods getting canned, and which…
Doing your laundry off-grid doesn’t necessarily mean “difficult.” What it does mean is doing it “differently.” And off grid washing machines definitely make the job easier! Washing clothes, generations ago, was a proper workout. When you mention off-grid washing, the…
How to prepare for food shortage! Do you have a stockpile of essential foods ready and waiting for your household to use at a moment’s notice? If not, then you’re at risk of experiencing a crisis if food shortages occur…
Which are the best foods to stockpile for emergencies? Well – we are never picky in a food emergency. We want it all! Because especially since 2019, the world has become a more dangerous place. Freak viruses, high crime, political unrest,…
The past few years have made more people than ever wish they could escape city life and begin living closer to nature, healthier, and much more simply. That means that people are increasingly searching for free land for off-grid living. The…
We’re sharing the best ways to start apartment homesteading so you can become more self-sufficient in nearly any city or state. Because maybe you feel stuck in an urban zone and wish you lived closer to nature – or you…