There are some essential items you will need in your bug out bag when it's time for you to "bug out," or evacuate your home in an emergency. To help you prepare your bug out bag, or BOB, I've created...

Get your garden started early this spring by planting quick and hardy plants! You don't have to wait until the weather is warm and sunny to start your garden. There are many cool-season vegetables...

Whether you want more privacy, want to live a more eco-conscious life, or simply enjoy the challenge of providing for yourself, there are lots of great reasons to consider living off the grid....

There are a number of ways to minimize generator noise. If you've ever had to run a generator when the power is out, you know just how loud it can be when your generator breaks through the quietness...

Selecting tree species that produce fruit quickly is a great plan if you want to minimize the investment of water and time you’ll need to put into them. Young trees purchased from greenhouses can...

We are so used to the little bits of ambient light in our homes that we never realize just how dark it is until the electricity goes out. Rather than just sitting around in the dark, there are plenty...