Homestead Survival

When my husband and I first realized how fragile the economy is, we started spending a lot more time learning and practicing basic skills like the ones pioneers relied on every day.

Being able to bake bread without relying on your oven or electricity is a great ability to have. Here are seven ways to do it.

When I set the goal to eat only the veggies from my garden for a whole year, I had one big problem. I had no idea how many plants we needed to grow for a years worth of food! Since I grow for six people in a 3500 square foot garden with some space allocated for fruits, my amounts needed to be precise.

An extended blackout is sure to happen on your homestead at one point. Here are all the alternate ways you can light your home.

Off grid communication is essential during a SHTF scenario or disaster. Here's how to communicate without your phone or Internet.

A couple of years ago I was the president of the “Parents Association” at my daughter’s school. This was a two year position, (that actually slid to two and half), and entailed a lot of work, main…

Your local grocery store is filled with emergency foods, but which ones should you get? Let's take a look at the best survival foods.

The idea of root cellar has been around for centuries, way before refrigerators were invented, and is still being utilized today.

Stone Oven -How to Build / Use Primitive Cooking Technology-: Whether in modern or primitive times, the cooking gear needed to grill or bake a hearty meal can be appreciated by all. This Instructable is an introduction to a more basic cooking technology, from a time when electric/gas stoves and ovens had not …

Homesteading resources for beginners. Organic gardening, DIY projects, homestyle cooking, livestock tips and more.