Homesteading

Survival Myths That May Be Deadly Survival Myths That May Be Deadly Every outdoor adventurer has or at least should have a good, basic set of survival skills in case of an emergency situation. After all, snake bites, dehydration, exposure to the elements, and wildlife attacks are real risks if …

9 Reasons you should be cooking with cast iron 9 Reasons you should be cooking with cast iron Cast iron used to be the most popular and trusted cookware before people started using Aluminum, Stainless steel and Teflon cookware. Peradventure because it could be used to cook with almost all …

Flower Pot Heater – Costs Just 4 Cents An Hour To Run You may have seen different model to this one that sit on a bread tin these models can make the bread tin become very hot and cause damage to the surface it is sitting on. With this model …

6 Ways to Kill Mold Naturally 6 Ways to Kill Mold Naturally / shutterstock Mold can appear anywhere in your house like basements and window sills. Bathroom windows are particularly vulnerable to mold because of the high exposure to moisture. Any window sill can develop mold though, especially if it …

How to Build a DIY 55 Gallon Cook Top Woodstove When you embark on the self-sufficient living lifestyle, you might want to consider making your cooktop woodstove. Believe it or not, they are easy to make with the right tools and time available! A 55-gallon cooktop woodstove for heating and …

Clean Like a Grandma: 17 Tips You Need to Know Trips to grandma’s house never seem to disappoint. There is nothing like the cozy feel that you experience. The house is always clean, and grandma seems to have everything under control. It leaves you wondering – what does grandma know …

13 Creative ways To Reuse Ammo Cans Ammo cans are normally used for the safe transfer of ammo by the military. Due to their sturdy nature, durable material, and resealable covers, ammo cans can also be used for a variety of household purposes. It’s for this reason that used ammo cans are …

10 Frugal Lessons From the Amish No one understands how to live a frugal lifestyle better than the Amish. However, they aren’t writing books or articles to help us out! The Amish lifestyle is known by everyone; they live a simpler lifestyle than what most modern families do. Amish are …

Homemade Jewelry Cleaners: Recipes, Tips, and What Not to Do Jewelry is not just an accessory; it’s an expression of your style and personality. Over time, even the most exquisite pieces can lose their luster due to dirt, oils, and tarnish. Commercial jewelry cleaners are readily available, but did you …

20 Creative Uses for Toothpaste  Toothpaste is one of those substances you have probably never thought of much. Its purpose is spelled out in its very name… it’s a paste to clean your teeth. In reality, though, the mild abrasive qualities and germ and odor fighters in the average toothpaste …

5 Native American Remedies We Can All Still Use Today The Native American population has survived for many years, and it’s all thanks to their unique survival instincts and creative remedies that they used. In fact, the Native American medicine itself is widely regarded as one of the best because …

How to Make a Plow Disc Cooker Simple and satisfying — if plow disc cooking had a motto, that would be it. This style of outdoor cooker proves that a first-rate meal really only requires a solid cooking surface, heat, and quality ingredients. Essentially a shallow wok, plow disc cookers …