Think of early man and how he might have built a home for his family – when caves were not readily available. When the coldness of Winter set in he did not want to be lost in the middle of the wilderness without a place to live! Would you? This is not your typical single night…

It is not just important to stockpile foods in case of a crisis but also foods that will last a good long time should said crisis take weeks and/or months. Honestly, who wants to drag themselves to the grocery store, fight people for scraps, or even get there and discover there is nothing left to…

Stinging Nettles have been used for centuries to make cordage; their fibers are highly flexible, durable and strong. Cordage can be invaluable in a survival situation – to tie things together or to bind something. While a survivalist can use some types of vines to achieve the same result, weaving the fibers from the inside of…

If you live in a rural or suburban area, or even an urban area if you have enough space, chances are you have a backup generator to power your basic appliances if the power goes out. In the Northeast, for example, our recent winters have had at least one storm where power was out for…

Whether you’re a hardcore survivalist or someone who wants to be self-sufficient and believes in the lifestyle, we can all agree that having a vegetable garden and even some fruit trees are excellent to have in your homesteading plan. We are always pushing the idea of having a vast garden and if the gophers are kind –…

If you are like us you have had a Grandparent or even Great Grandparent that has canned fruits or vegetables. They are all knowledgeable and swear by their old fashion methods of food preservation. After all, it’s worked for years so why should we not trust them now? Yet, there are other and what some would…

We will never know when the grid will go down. Making that garden, having that power generator and knowing what it is like to live in the wilderness is all one thing but genuinely living sustainable lifestyle is another. Just think of a life without the option of going home to our air conditioned and…

When deciding to become a survivalist we all know to what degree we are going to extend ourselves. It can be a “weekend warrior” with hiking trips into the wilderness or the “stay at home” survivalist who cans fruits and veggies for safe keeping. Then there are those who go that extra mile, really look at their…

So, you want to build a BBQ pit but you don’t want to build just any puny pit. You want something large. You want something you can cook a huge pig or a half a cow in. Well, if that’s the case we think we’ve got you covered! It takes a little planning but for…

A foundry is a great way to melt scrap metal, use a blacksmithing forge and even as a “in a pinch” grill. With this amazing mini foundry, make from sand, plaster of Paris, a metal bucket and a plastic bucket to mold the core, you can make a mini foundry for under $20. Realistically, though,…

Any person who has a home with a nice garage eventually experiences the pinch of inadequate space. There was a time when it seemed like there was plenty of room to go around but then, as the family grew, as you went from one car to two then, of course, all those seasonal items that…

Our garden often is a survivalists pride and joy. To take a little seed, tend to it, and see it grow into an incredible and tasty vegetable is a wonder to behold. It makes us proud. However, we need to be very careful with those seeds because, if they are not adequate be way end up…