Permaculture was first introduced as a concept in the 1970s by David Holmgren and Bill Mollison while the two were studying environmental design at a university in Australia. Despite the fact that it is not a necessarily modern concept, many people have never heard of permaculture. The idea behind permaculture is simple. Holmgren and Mollison […]
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With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western portions of the United States became an attractive option to thousands of people. These pioneers were looking for a new way of life, but in order to attain it, they had to have certain skills. Traveling in covered wagons, grouped
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Pigs have a reputation for being smelly, so who would want to keep these animals? Well, these animals are quite clean, and providing they have plenty of space to move around, the smell is dissipated. There are plenty of people who do not worry about the smell, they keep them to boost their food supply
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Personal catastrophes are happening all the time. National and global crises can have a devastating effect on countless people causing hard times for everyone. In recent history, the oil crisis caused a stock market crash in 1973-74… The Iranian Revolution made the recession that hit during the time of President Carter in 1980 worse… A
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Not everyone is fortunate enough to have easy access to an abundant wood supply that, with the help of a chainsaw, can be turned into firewood. For many people who need firewood for their log burner, there is only one option: to find a local supplier. Now, not everyone needs a whole cord of wood,
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could grow enough food to sustain you throughout the entire year? If you live in a climate where you can grow food year-round, this shouldn’t be too challenging. You can store a lot of your harvest in the basement or even employ preservation methods to extend their shelf life
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A root cellar is an essential facility for anyone planning to grow enough food to feed their family through the winter season. Most root cellars are located below, or at least partially below ground. A root cellar can be anything from a trash can buried in the soil to a purpose-built room. The concept of
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I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of being self-sufficient”. We think back to the good old days of the pioneers when they lived the idyllic House on the Prairie lifestyle. And the first thing they need to consider is land, which is also the biggest expense. How
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Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least 2 liters every day to keep us fit and healthy. I have never used water from my faucet for drinking because, although it looks clear and clean, I’m a little paranoid as to what invisible chemicals or bacteria it may
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Pretty much every homesteader understands the value of a generator. Whether it is supplying power in a place where traditional service is unavailable, or keeping the lights on in the tools running after that same service has been knocked out, a generator is invaluable. If your home and property get plunged into darkness because of
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