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Whether we are climate change activists or skeptics, we can all agree that we should all be doing our part to leave our Earth in the best condition possible. Sustainability isn’t always the easiest thing to accomplish considering our consumerist lifestyle in the U.S., but we’ve come up with four things that can really have an impressive impact and make big changes!
Those who choose to heat their home with wood are becoming fewer and fewer. However, with more interested in a self-sustaining lifestyle and going off the grid, those numbers may begin to rise again. If you decided to heat your home with wood, there are simply some types of wood that are better to burn in your home.
To help you make your dream garden a reality, here 10 tips and tricks master gardeners have shared to help your garden grow.
Composting doesn’t have to be difficult and although it may seem like a daunting task to get started, this helpful guide should help walk you through any rough patches.
If you don’t like to waste money buying new outfits every few months, there are a few things you can do to make your favorite clothes last for many years.
Newspapers seem to accumulate the most in homes and knowing its many uses can serve you in a more sustainable manner.
Just because you live in an apartment, does not mean you have to live without the joys of fresh, homegrown garden vegetables. There are just a few simple steps that can help you achieve your homegrown produce dream.
Edward Smith’s The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible is a must have for those wanting to learn everything there is know about gardening and self-sufficient gardening practices. This easy to read book gives first hand knowledge on how to grow a successful garden. His garden health checklist will help naturally jump start any garden in need.
Many of you may be asking why I want to go to all the trouble and grow herbs and roots for natural healing. In short, I want to have lots of options at my disposal in case the hospitals are overwhelmed or there is a medicine shortage. Here are the top 20!
If you live in cold weather regions, extending your growing season with hoop houses and cold frames could save your crop and even your life, if it means the difference in whether or not your family has enough food to eat.
Soap nuts are a natural alternative to commericial soaps and have a vast array of cleaning uses. Read more about the different uses, recipes, ways to store and why they would make a great addition to your preparedness closet.
Solar ovens are a great addition to any prepper’s gear. Not only can they be used to cook food, but there are several other ways you could use a solar oven in an emergency situation when you don’t have access to modern power sources. When you only have the sun to rely on, a solar oven can be incredibly efficient at many very important tasks.
Mayapple fruits are ripe when they are as yellow as a lemon, and are soft and slightly wrinkled. Their ripening time usually occurs somewhere between mid-July and September
There’s a style of apron for every homesteading chore and every budget. Pick a style that suits you and your needs best and I know you’ll love them just as much as I do.
Learning how to make alternative fuel sources using the items you have around is an essential survival skill to learn. Many are realizing that their trash is literally a treasure. Phone books, newspapers, old homework paper and other paper -based rubbish that we would normally throw away can be fashioned into a green fuel source.
This DIY lotion bar is all natural and contains only 5 ingredients making it an easy DIY project.
Solar power is a huge untapped energy source that can be used to dry foods, heat water, dry laundry and create electricity.
Sometimes quality and appearance aren’t at the top of our priorities, and we need to get things fixed fast and cheap.
Next time you have extra mesh produce bags, save them up for future uses. They definitely have more than just one use.
Here are 5 ways to reduce waste in your home and simplify your life.
Coffee cans are one of those overlooked everyday items that we see sitting on our counters. But if a person is in a pinch, that coffee can can serve a multitude of purposes. Preppers should start collecting their old coffee cans to use in the Bug out Bags, in their home as well as around their homestead.
Those that are attempting to adopt the homesteading mindset are trying to re-learn the lost knowledge from our agrerian ancestors, as well as trying to find practical ways to save a buck or two. The homesteading mindset is all about re-purposing items we already have in our possession. Finding ways to re-purpose trash can not only make your lifestyle more “green,”, but it can save you money and time as well.
Black gold is the product of vermicomposting—or, in simple terms, it’s the rich, black stuff that comes out the back end of a worm. This so-called “super soil” has many benefits and it only takes a little bit of work to build your own worm farm and start getting a constant supply.
Here’s some excellent advice that can help you trim down your grocery bill and provide some extra cash for survival gear or preps you will make in your home.
Before you know it, your urban oasis will be bursting with wholesome produce and you’ll wonder why you waited so long to start growing your own food.
Making your own natural, homemade laundry detergent is one of the easiest parts of a transition to a homesteaders lifestyle and a more natural way of living. Check out these 3 simple laundry detergent recipes you can make from around the web!
Experienced goat herders know that each goat has their own unique personality. Their quirks can be a way of alerting you to their ailments.
Chickens enjoy a varied diet , and you can put almost anything in front of them and they will happily consume it. But there are a few food types to steer clear of.
You may have done everything right in protecting your dry pantry goods, but there are times when bugs find a way into your food supply. While these infestations may prevent humans from consuming it, take comfort in knowing that all is not lost!
Creating your own fodder system is an economic solution to ensuring your livestock receives a well-rounded diet. This nutrient-dense diet will keep your animals healthier and happier in the process, thus reducing vet bills. Keep these tips in mind and create an ever-growing fodder system for your livestock.
