We all dream of living that off-grid life, but have you ever dreamed of living truly off the radar? Building a house in the middle of nowhere and living that lifestyle, you’ll never imagine it the same after seeing these pictures. In this article, we’re showing you six different homes that are located in the…
Which is Best to Build: Straw Bale, Cob, or Earthbag?
Straw Bale, Cob and Earthbag are methods of construction that utilize predominately natural construction materials for at least the frame and walls (interior and exterior) of your house. The are attractive for the following reasons: They are very affordable, compared to traditional building materials. They are easy to work with, can rely on “laymen” to…
Need to Remove a Tree Stump? Here’s an Incredible Formula to Get it Done!
It is arguably one of the most arduous tasks a man can take on; removing a tree stump. No, it is not easy unless you have a lot of heavy equipment at your everyday disposal. If not, you will experience the joys of cutting the tree down and hacking at the stump over and over…
5 Excellent Tips on How to Line Dry Clothing During the Winter
Survivalists have enough to contend with during those cold winter months. Worrying about doing the laundry seems trivial. At least, that is what the spouse tells us. But, let’s face it, if you do not have a good electric dryer and – indeed – after the grid goes down and electricity is non-existent, washing…
5 Ways to Still Get a Hot Meal When the Power Goes Out
Just the thought of a good hot meal during these cold Winter months makes the mouth water. Yes, that and it’s lunchtime in our neck of the woods! These days, storms seem to be coming in from the east and west, and we never know what we’ll get. One day it will be raining and…
(Video) A Man Finds an Abandoned Shelter by a Highway Exit Ramp. Now Take a Look Inside…
When encountering an abandoned shelter you have to wonder how it came to be. Most shelters are made out of necessity and others are constructed to plan ahead. In the case of this shelter, it seems like a homeless person made a high exit ramp his home and he did a fine job doing so!…
Desire to Live Off The Grid? Here Are the Best States to Live in Hands Down:
Living off the grid is not just for people who are prepping for a disaster. Some people want to live off the grid for other reasons. Perhaps they are tired of living to work rather than working to live or they want to experience nature and enjoy it to the fullest. Yet, many people will…
If a Person is Thinking About Becoming a Homesteader, Then They MUST First Know These 3 Things. Don’t Do Anything Until Reading This List!
Deciding to live an off-grid life as a homesteader is a big change. It can be exciting and a memorable experience. It takes commitment, effort and so much more. When you’re thinking about changing your entire life, you have to put a few things into consideration. The following tips will give you three very important…
8 Foods to Never Feed to Chickens
While we may never love our chickens like we do a dog or a cat, for a farmer they are just as important – if not more-so. They are a business, they provide for the family, and the eggs a hen lays – when it comes to a SHTF scenario – will feed many!…
(Video) This Earthbag Home Time Lapse is Incredible. Now I Want to Build and Live in One ASAP!
Have you ever heard of an Earthbag home? It might seem like it’s a pretty complex style of shelter but it’s really not. It’s pretty self-explanatory. It’s a small home constructed out of bags packed with sand and dirt. This neat video shows you just how one couple built their own earthbag home. You’ll see…
How to Make a Powerful 1000 Watt Wind Turbine
Just about every survivalist actively looks for alternatives to traditional energy wherever they come up. That includes wind. Almost all of us have seen the giant turbines on a ridgeline or in a wind farm, but the same technology on a smaller scale can be used to create power just about anywhere there is a…
Here’s a Solemn Confession From a Rookie Off Grid Homesteader
There are very few people who have gone into homesteading that have not had to adjust. You may have the best roadmap and ideas in the world but, eventually, a few things will have to be re-thought. It is not because you are a bad homesteader or prepper but because “life happens.” While we want…
What is a Wofati and How to Build This Affordable and Eco-Friendly Structure
The name “wofati” was new to us. We hadn’t heard of this particular style of home before. Naturally, we had heard of log cabins, yurts, and even teepees – but a wofati? For those living off the land, homesteaders, and the type of person that wants to build a home for half (or less than)…
17 Awesome Ways a Person Can Use Duct Tape in a Survival Situation!
During World War II the military needed a durable adhesive that could withstand a lot of stress without failing and that was also waterproof. Thus, Johnson & Johnson came up with duct tape. While duct tape was created for the military, people soon discovered it could be used for a lot more. Chances are even…
15 Types of Trees to NEVER Have in a Front or Backyard
One of the benefits to homesteading or setting up a survival bug-out location is that you in many respects can “write your own ticket” in terms of what you want on your property and what you do not want. In fact, the planning part of either is over half the fun! You can map out…
5 Primitive Shelters That’ll Keep a Person Safe From the Elements When a Collapse Takes Place
It can be difficult to know what the best course of action is when you need a shelter. So much really depends on the current conditions, building materials and tools that a person needs. Obviously, a person should consider if it’s safe to go out in search of specific materials before building. But a person…
After an EMP Strikes There Will be Complete Chaos. In Order to Survive, a Person Must Do This.
An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is a concept that most survivalists know about, but in reality, only a few people realize how serious it could be, and even fewer people understand how life changing it could be. Few people know exactly how likely it is to happen at one point or another — either naturally or…
How to Deter Skunks in 3 Easy Steps
Allow us a moment to get a little mushy here. If you look at a baby skunk, it’s cute. No, really. There is something sweet about these little black and white mini-beasts that can really make you smile. But then, when you think about what they are and when you see a Mama joining the…
(Video) This Couple Built an Off-Grid Home With Just Two Containers. How it Turned Out is No Surprise!
We often hear about very creatively built off-grid homes. They might be made out of the most unexpected materials, and when you see them you may be wondering how it was built! This one is no exception. One couple decides to build their home completely off the grid with two shipping containers. When you see…
Need to Remove a Tree Stump? Use This Incredible Formula to Get it Done!
The following tips mostly assist homesteaders, but if you’re clearing a lot with the intention to construct a bug out or survival shelter this formula will also help in that situation as well. One of the most difficult parts of managing land is to make sure it’s cleared for habitation. Habitation can include clearing it…