The grain has been a unit of measurement for centuries, and its history can be traced back to the Bronze Age, at least. Seldom used in daily affairs today, probably the only place you have seen this archaic unit of measurement used is in the weighing of bullets and arrows. How can we put the …
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Do you long for a simpler time, when people lived off the land and took care of their own needs? If so, you may be thinking about transitioning to an off-grid lifestyle. Though it is the dream of many preppers it can be a …
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Ramen noodles are a popular source of carbohydrates for sportsmen and women, teenagers, preppers, college students, outdoorsmen, and homesteaders looking for food that either will never expire, or that has a very long shelf life. Do Ramen noodles expire? The simple answer is yes, they do expire. But their “expiration” date does not mean you have …
Today, the majority of people have become oblivious to the waste that is ending up in landfills. Has the generation of people who could construct, and repair things been superseded by people who are too eager to throw things away? Many items that are broken are simply thrown away. Countless items that are not broken, …
Although modern building techniques and materials have helped to provide more energy-efficient houses in a good number of areas of America the majority do require some form of heating for at least part of the year. When and how much heat is required does depend upon the geographical location, as well as the age and …
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a friend asking for my advice on solar panels. He had just received the largest power bill ever, and thought that there must be some advantages in owning some solar panels. Having seen an advert for different sized panels and wanted to know what the benefits …
We often hear the term Energy efficiency talked about as there is a growing concern regarding Global Warming and Climate change. What do we actually mean by the term Energy-Efficient? Energy is the fuel or resource such as petrol that is put into a car, from the petrol we are able to drive a certain …
Many homesteads use wood heat, ours is no exception. It’s economical, it helps us to deal with trees that have fallen down on our property, and it’s affordable. It also keeps us warm without running up the power bill. Because we use wood for heat, our homestead has a woodshed. This is where we typically …
Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no denying that some days can be a challenge, here are 10 reasons you will really enjoy homesteading. Don’t let the challenges lying ahead scare you, the rewards are well worth it! 1. You Will Have Total Control Over the …
Clean water is a necessity for life. No clean water=disease or even death. But, how do you get clean water on the go or in an emergency situation? Have you heard of LifeStraw? Take a LifeStraw with you. This easy-to-use filtered water bottle removes 99.9999% of bacteria so you can rest assured that you will …
