Homesteading

How to Make Maple Syrup How to Extract and Make Maple Syrup: A Step-by-Step Guide Maple syrup is nature’s sweet gift, a delicious topping that elevates pancakes, waffles, and desserts. But did you know you can make your own maple syrup at home? Whether you’re looking to embrace sustainable practices …

Debunking 10 Survival Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction Debunking 10 Survival Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction In the realm of survival, misinformation can be a dangerous adversary. Popular culture, movies, and even well-intentioned advice often perpetuate myths that may do more harm than good in emergency situations. This article aims …

8 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can Help Care For Your Chickens 8 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can Help Care For Your Chickens Apple cider vinegar is truly a miracle elixir with enumerable applications, in and out of the coop. Vinegar is made using 2 consecutive fermentation processes. The type of …

25 Ways Duct Tape Can Help You in a Survival Situation Originally used during World War 2 to waterproof ammunition boxes, duct tape has truly become one of the most versatile materials in the world. I’ve seen duct tape used for just about everything from sealing duct work to making …

How Much Propane Is In Your Tank -Easy Test to Check Propane Level Propane tanks are a common fuel source used for cooking with grills. Depending on where you live, it may be the only permitted fuel source. If you have a propane tank, and like to grill a lot, …

12 Natural Ways To Make Your House Smell Amazing Natural Ways To Make Your House Smell Amazing Who doesn’t love to walk into a home that has a clean, fresh smell that makes you feel like you walked into a bit of heaven? Unfortunately, most conventional scent sprays and methods …

6 Practical Uses for Wood Ash Around the Homestead via flickr Burning your scrap wood in the winter months can provide a source of heat and an opportunity to gather friends and family around the fire. It’s a great way to clear brush build up and keep your home warm …

How to Build Self Feeding Fire That Lasts 14+ Hours  Pretend you are on a camping trip. Whether it’s to fight the cold or ward off nocturnal animals, you decided that the campfire is going to last all night. Smart choice but the requirements for up keeping a long fire …

How to Properly Season, Clean, and Care for Cast-Iron Cookware How to Properly Season, Clean, and Care for Cast-Iron Cookware How to Properly Season, Clean, and Care for Cast-Iron Cookware Cast-iron cookware has stood the test of time for good reason. It’s durable, versatile, and, when cared for properly, develops …

10 Simple Homemade Dog Treat Recipes Homemade Dog Treat Recipes I am a self proclaimed ‘dog person’, I love them, I have them, I spoil them! I want my pups to get new toys, delicious treats and high quality food on a regular basis but none of that comes cheap, …

14 Surprising Uses For Vicks VapoRub 14 Surprising Uses For Vicks VapoRub Vicks is a common over-the-county solution for many illnesses you might experience this cold and flu season. When our kids have a cough that just won’t go away, Vicks VapoRub is our go-to medicine. Imagine my surprise when …

Traditional Cherokee Medicinal Plants The Cherokee, a Native American Tribe located in the Southeastern United States, have a strong history of understanding, gathering, and preserving medicinal herbs. Part of their understanding of these plants includes the plants’ inherent power to offer both preventative and healing properties. One of the tenets …