Start a Self-Sufficient Homestead on 1 Acre! Visualizing a homestead usually means imagining vast acres of land. Not a single plot or an acre. Surrounded by wilderness for hunting and ranges for animals to roam. Barns, milking parlors, chicken coops, and greenhouses. Add gardens and a fishing hole and you have quite the set up going. …
Moving a Group When the SHTF Humans are a pack animal for the most part by nature. Even those who consider themselves loners on occasion actually seek out human contact. Especially in times of crisis we tend to gravitate towards a group. There is safety in numbers and there are risks to pay for that …
Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn I came across this video last harvest season. I thought it was ingenious then and even more so now remembering how slow and tedious it was last year before I saw this! Just had to share this secret to quick and easy de-cobbing corn with you all. Even if you are …
DIY Household Sliding Barn Doors In most areas of the country the summer outdoor projects are beginning to wind up. The weather is becoming either too wet or too cold to do much more gardening and other outdoor chores. Now is when the indoor ‘ honey do’ list kicks in. One trend in decorating that …
1 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar a Day, Can Help These Health Problems Go Away! We often speak about herbal and natural remedies. Both for the purpose of good health today and for staying healthy or improving health when appropriate professional medical care may not be available. But one of the simplest most over looked …
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Field Medicine Unless you plan to hunker down in your home for the rest of your life and never leave it for any reason. There is always a chance that you can be caught in an emergency situation. Avoiding life and all populated areas isn’t the answer for most of us …
Home Remedies for Earaches I admit it, I am a total wimp when it comes to pain in my ears or eyes. I despise earaches! If I recall earaches are a part of teething and I suppose in part due to my own aversion to them I suffered right along with the child. So in desperation …
FREE Outhouse Plans I don’t know about you. But if I have to live off grid for any amount of time, I want an outhouse! Not just for the nicety of privacy either. If you are in the wild, you don’t want to be caught with your pants down by a predatory animals or even people who …
Storing Fuel Long Term Everyone recalls the gas shortages of the 1970s. Long lines, high prices, rising tempers, and in some cases ration coupons. Imagine a SHTF event that takes down the grid. Not just gasoline would be affected rather all sources of fuel with the possible exception of firewood. In order to stay ahead …
Secret Prepper Tip List The featured article from Survival Life lists several little tips and tricks that can make living after a SHTF easier and less stressful. From trekking water back and forth to opening can goods with rusted rings. With this prepper tip list you can make better use of your time getting down to …
