Category: How To Prepare

A sharp knife is an essential tool in the kitchen, on the homestead, and in a survival situation. Unfortunately, getting your knives professionally sharpened isn’t always practical, so you may need...

When planning for emergencies most people tend to focus on food, shelter, and basic hygiene to last for a few days. But what happens when your emergency far exceeds 72 hours and your water supply is...

Meat rabbits are popular homestead livestock because they are easy to raise and quiet. They don't require a lot of room or time, and they don't make a lot of odor, either. They'll also give you...

When I bought my house, one of the most important things I wanted was a woodstove. There is something comforting about the routine of starting a fire, the charm of a wood stove, and the warmth that...

When I moved out of the suburbs, I could not wait to jump into raising milk goats. So I did some quick research, found a couple of goats, and brought home a couple of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Nigerian...

Old-fashioned lanterns are often used to decorate our homes, reminding us of a time when we couldn't rely on electricity to light our way. Vintage and antique lanterns are still found in a variety of...