By: James Witts Ever wonder why Dorothy kept saying “there’s no place like home?” Seems not even the Emerald City or the land of Oz could compare with her homestead back in Kansas. Dorothy, Auntie Em, and Uncle Henry made living off the land look easy. With more people trying to get back to self-sufficient… Read More

You’ve worked hard on your garden… Months of your time and energy have gone into growing your plants, but you could be left with nothing after a swarm of ravenous insects attack your garden. Sure, you could use pesticides…but that’s toxic and you’ll eventually run out of them after SHTF. That’s why I recommend making… Read More

Many preppers plan on having a garden and growing crops when SHTF…but what about a reliable source of meat? For those who are interested in raising animals, you might be wondering which animal you should raise. While there’s no one “right” answer to this question, ducks are generally considered one of the easiest animals to… Read More

If you’ve ever had a bug problem before, you probably used a chemical pesticide to get rid of them. Those chemical pesticides can be effective sometimes, but they’re unhealthy for humans to be around…even if the chemicals are marked “safe” on the label. And to make matters worse, chemical pesticides are becoming less effective every… Read More

One of the biggest reasons more preppers don’t transition to homesteading is that they don’t have a way to earn a living while being off-grid. Homesteading usually means living in a rural area, which means many people can’t keep their normal jobs. That’s why I wrote this blog post showing you 5 simple ways anyone… Read More

Not every state is friendly towards homesteaders, which can make going off-grid even more difficult than it already is. You’ll have a much easier time if you homestead in a state that has favorable laws and natural resources for homesteaders. There aren’t any “perfect” states for homesteaders because every state government wants to dictate how… Read More

Most preppers dream about going off-grid…but it’s not as easy as just buying a homestead and moving in. Many would-be homesteaders jump in but fail because they didn’t think about the situation well enough. I want to help make your off-grid transition a success, and that’s why I’m showing you the top 5 mistakes people… Read More

Let’s face it. Prepping isn’t cheap. It takes willpower, discipline, brains, and money. Even though you’ll have to spend some money, there are ways to save money and prep without much money. If you’re already strapped for cash or just want to save a little more, here are 18 ways to save money for prepping…. Read More

Sugar might not immediately come to mind when you think of things to pack in your bug-out bag, but this household ingredient is more useful than you might think. Some of the things you can do with sugar are downright amazing. Here are 9 survival uses for sugar that you can use when SHTF or… Read More

Owning land in a rural area is a great survival asset. It allows you to hunt game, grow natural crops, raise animals, and get away from the unprepared masses in a SHTF scenario. The problem is some preppers don’t think they have enough money to buy land. However, there are a few ways broke people… Read More