Learn how to make your very own grab and go emergency survival binder using simple items you can get anywhere! We cover a lot of information on bugging out, bugging in, and hunkering down. We take pride in helping you learn what to put in your bug out bag. We also help with what you need […]
How do you create a self sufficient homestead? Turning a simple home and a plot of land into a homestead that can support itself (and you!) is possible. Who would like a homestead that costs nothing to run and even provides a small income? I’ll take one, and I suspect anyone reading this would too. […]
Canning is a forgotten art of preserving food for your homestead. Let us help you learn how and get started! We’ve decided to start bringing you some of the forgotten skills of yesteryear. We’re starting a new series called Self Sufficient Off Grid Homestead Ideas & Skills Basics because we want to help YOU become […]
Get your homestead ready for the cold, harsh temperatures and snowy weather this winter with these 5 things you need to do now. While some of us are busy dealing with warm weather and tropical storms, some of you are already dealing with some snow and cold weather. Man am I envious! It’s still in […]
Sometimes it’s okay to buy cheap survival gear, and sometimes you definitely shouldn’t. These five very important items should NEVER be bought cheap. We prep so that we can count on our gear to get us through any situation that life might throw at us. Power outage, natural disaster, getting lost on a camping trip, […]
Quick & inexpensive food buckets provide all you need for when the SHTF. Here is a step by step guide to making your own. It is pretty much self-explanatory that you need food to survive. If you want to have enough food to survive for long periods of time you’ll need to have a big […]
When the SHTF, you need to be aware of the likely diseases to watch out for and how to prevent them. Here are the 7 most common and their symptoms. First world countries have access to medicine, fresh and clean water right out of your faucet and pre-made food in the grocery store around the […]
Shelter. In a SHTF situation, you have to know some basic information and items you already have to make your temporary home. We all need shelter to protect us from the outside elements. We need it to keep us dry and warm while outside. Sometimes you may not have basic materials with you like tarps, […]
Learn how avoid these 4 common homesteading mistakes when starting your own homestead. Starting a homestead in exciting. Being self reliant and self sufficient is a great thing in this day and age where we rely on the grid for everything. Growing your own food, making your own power, and living off the land is […]
No matter how careful you are, sometimes you just get hurt. No matter how careful you are, accidents just seems to happen. Be prepared! Somewhere in the world right now, someone has had an accident, whether its accidentally getting 3rd degree burns when cooking, getting twisted in the dog’s leash and breaking your arm, or […]
Cars can increase chances of survival significantly if you know what to look for. This guide will show you what you need to look for. It is estimated that there are 800 motor vehicles per 1000 people in the United States. If you ever face a survival situation where the SHTF, you will be grateful […]
Pemmican is the ultimate survival food. With a few ingredients, you can make a food that has a long shelf life & provides all the proper nutrients you need. You aren’t always going to have the luxury of a stocked refrigerator in a survival situation. Besides stockpiling canned goods and other food items that can […]
Prepping can save you & your families lives when any kind of disaster hits. Follow these simple steps to start prepping frugally today. I want to talk to you for a minute about something that has been in my mind. Prepping is very important. Emergencies and natural disasters happen every day from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes […]
Why is everyone trying to get off grid? We’ll explain Sub-Grids and “The Grid”, how they’re all interconnected, and if you really need to get off the grid. We’re all interconnected. Everything we do is interconnected. No, I don’t mean on some spiritual sense, but in our day to day lives everything we touch and […]
Try these 22 skills for better self sufficient living and incredibly rewarding homesteading. Start your journey to get off the grid now. When the crap hits the fan, we need to be ready to live a life of self sufficiency, be self reliant and self sustainable. First of all, what does self sufficient mean? According to […]