Creative Seed Storage: Save and Organize Your Garden Seeds
You've collected seeds all summer. Here's how to save them until the next gardening season!
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Feb 1, 20234 min read
Solar Cooking in the Snow! GoSun Sport Product Review
Cooking with a sun oven saves energy but is it practical? Find out if GoSun can cook in freezing temperatures!
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May 11, 20225 min read
5 Tips to Avoid Buying Bad Property
You’ve been searching for your dream homestead. Here’s how to avoid ending up with a nightmare.
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Feb 28, 20224 min read
What Is a Septic Perc Test, and Why Do You Need One?
Waste management is part of living off the grid. Find out how a perc test can help you get the septic system you need.
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Feb 24, 20225 min read
Putrid Well Water and How To Fix It
Does your well water smell like rotten eggs? Here's how to fix the problem!
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Jan 18, 20227 min read
Creative Sprouting Gadgets for Micro Gardening All Year Long
Make sprouting and growing microgreens more fun with these mini gardening tools you can use year-round!
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Jan 4, 20226 min read
Grow, Forage, & Preserve Your Own Food: Homesteading Skills
Growing, foraging, and preserving food are essential homesteading skills. Learn and become more self-sufficient now!
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Dec 29, 20217 min read
Kick the Caffeine and Grow Your Own Coffee Substitutes!
If living a healthier lifestyle is on your to-do list, try growing these coffee alternatives to make your own signature brew.
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Dec 8, 20216 min read
21 Must-Have Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Dog Lovers
Do you have an outdoorsy dog lover on your holiday gift list? Check out these 21 gifts ideas for dogs and their humans!
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Nov 16, 20214 min read
19 Creative Gifts for Gardeners and Homesteaders
Gardening gifts are welcome any time of year. Check out our creative gift ideas for your favorite gardener today!
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Nov 8, 20218 min read
9 Essential Off Grid Skills Every Homesteader Should Know
Living off grid requires a different set of skills than living in the city. This article covers 9 basic skills to get you started.
julinasmall
Oct 27, 20215 min read
21 Kitchen Gift Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Off Grid Chefs
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage, but what do you buy for someone who loves to cook outside? Find new ideas here!
julinasmall
Oct 25, 202113 min read
Ultimate Off Grid Gift Guide for Modern Homesteaders
Whether you’re shopping for a modern homesteader or off grid weekend warrior, these 70 gift ideas have something they’ll love.
julinasmall
Oct 21, 20215 min read
15 Off Grid Cooking Hacks to Save You Time and Fuel
You moved off the grid to be self-sufficient. These hacks will help you save time and fuel when cooking off grid.
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Oct 19, 20216 min read
Off Grid Water Systems - Pros and Cons
Off grid living has many benefits—having a reliable and renewable water source is one of them.
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Oct 16, 20215 min read
What Does Living Off the Grid Really Mean?
Living off grid doesn’t mean you have to do without modern conveniences. Try these alternatives to public utilities.
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Oct 12, 20218 min read
Save Time, Money, and Fuel: Grocery Shop Once a Month
Take the stress out of grocery shopping and save gas at the same time! Here’s how to grocery shop once a month.
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Oct 11, 20215 min read
How to Keep Your Off Grid Septic System Running Like New
Have a gravity fed or solar septic system? Here are tips for keeping your off grid septic system running smoothly.
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Oct 2, 20214 min read
Cooking Off the Grid (Indoor Edition)
Dreaming of an off-grid indoor kitchen? This guide will help you choose the methods that work best for you!
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Oct 2, 20216 min read
Cooking Off the Grid (Outdoor Edition)
Cooking without electricity is a handy skill. With the right off grid cooking methods and tools, you can be a pro in no time.
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