A New Year’s Checklist for the Rural Homestead
doug smith
December 28, 2015
A new year means new maintenance and projects for any homeowner. Get inspired to create your own 2017 home checklist! Here’s a start.
Preparedness
Survival Basics: Prepping for an Unexpected Power Outage
admin
December 7, 2015
Get back to survival basics with these wise suggestions and ideas for prepping for an unexpected power outage.
Get Water From Your Well – Without Electricity
Galen Lehman
October 16, 2015
Power outages can leave those with country wells “high and dry.” Fortunately, we have two solutions to help you get water from your well, without using electricity!
Remember Y2K? Here’s What We Learned – And What You Can Learn.
Sarah Nussbaum
September 16, 2015
This is a lifestyle of being prepared and being self-sufficient. It’s an American value – that pioneering spirit that made America great. That’s what we need more of.
5 Skills Your Grandparents Had – And You Should, Too
Sarah Nussbaum
September 11, 2015
Some will save you money, some are eco-friendly, some are healthier for you, and almost all wll come in very handy during an emergency or power outage. Here are a few simple ways to start doing something with your own two hands, today.
Must-Haves for Getting Your Heat Stove Ready
Glynis DeYong
September 4, 2015
When Glynis first went off-grid, she had never used a wood stove. Now, after several years of learning the ropes, she shares her “must-haves” for wood stove owners.
What’s in Your Every Day Carry?
Karen Johnson
September 2, 2015
“Every day carry” is an inventory of the things you take with you on a daily basis. Evaluate yours on this idea: how useful is all of it–or any of it–in a pinch?
Summer Vacation – Unplugged
BeeSmith
July 10, 2015
How many people – including backpackers – go out into nature, on the trail, into the woods – and are completely unplugged?
Why We Planted A Garden At Our Store
Sarah Nussbaum
May 29, 2015
Our garden project took many brains, hands and strong backs, not to mention months of planning and prep work before the actual planting got underway. Why go to all the trouble?
A Non-Electric Life
Kathy Harrison
April 10, 2015
My daughter is getting her own apartment. She’ll be moving soon and the whole family has been very busy helping her get ready
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