Preparedness

Earth batteries have been used off and on for various purposes since at least the 1840s with one version or another dating back a few centuries. So what is an …

It could happen to you… you might have to drink water from a source you don’t trust like the pond down the road or a barrel of rainwater. You might …

Off gridders and homesteaders need tools! Period. Hand tools, power tools, and equipment all make off grid living easier and more productive. Without these tools, it’s impossible to build and …

Meet the Groundfridge. Modern-day technology combined with a traditional root cellar to create a practical and beautiful well-designed way to keep food fresh. Temperatures in the GroundFridge remain a cool …

This shelter is built directly from the land with bare hands and pure knowledge of primitive building skills. The best part is it’s built for free, and anyone can build …

Want to know how to choose a good knife? That’s easy. Don’t buy crap! Here are some good knife brands by type, quality and price. This is a quick “short …

Here’s a quick video from Household Hacker showing how to make an oil lamp in less than a minute from an orange and some olive oil. This is a cool …

By LaMar Alexander www.simplesolarhomesteading.com Blackouts are common and can sometimes result in loss of property, loss of money and even loss of life. So having a secure off-grid emergency power …

22 Foods That Last Forever! There are many foods that, if stored properly, will last forever, or at least longer than you will. The following list of 22 foods are …

We are often asked which type of 55 gallon drum container is best for storing, heating, transporting water, food or other use. This article is primarily for 55 gallon drums, …