We tend to think of a cowboy or cowgirl as a person from the past, one of those tough men or ladies who rode the range, steering cattle in the correct direction and corralling them! They did all that but they were also survivalists who lived through it all. These were the men and women…

Your bed can be the most divine place in your home. It beckons you after walking through the door after a long day at work and comforts you with the promises of sweet dreams. A nice mattress can be just as nice as sleeping on a soft cloud (or what we imagine a soft cloud would…

Cob has been around for centuries. It is fireproof, generally impervious to earthquakes and weather and – best of all – it is inexpensive. While we are talking about creating a cob oven here, for those who consider themselves artistic or creative, the material can also be used to build wonderful sculptural forms! In recent…

Now that we’re experiencing winter it’s time to seriously think about the cold and how it can affect us. It’s not just about that moment when you crawl out of bed and have to face an unheated and cold kitchen or bathroom floor, but it’s also considering the cold weather in the great outdoors! In…

Cordwood masonry is a building technique that uses short pieces of wood (cordwood) stacked crosswise and filled in with masonry or cob mixtures as well as insulation to form a wall. The technique dates back centuries, some allege over a thousand years and has been found in some iteration all over the world. Current methods…

Even in our modern society, candles continue to play a vital role and not just to set the mood for a romantic evening at home or to remind someone of how utterly aged they are on their birthday. We use them during power outages as a light and heat source and they are included in…

When you accidentally get a cut or any wound, you probably assume right away that it will take an extended period for the bleeding to stop. Depending on how severe the injury is, even minor cuts can take a long time to heal. However, what if there was a way to stop the bleeding and…

Pre-planning is very important for any DIY project. This is especially true if your project is an off-grid shelter you plan to live in for at least six months! Still, there are always unexpected things that show up to either help or hinder your project and/or lifestyle. At the time of the video on page…

Homesteaders and farmers are a fascinating bunch and, once the grid goes down, when you and I are trying to figure out where we are going to find our next meal, they will already be eating scrambled eggs and sausage for breakfast! But the wise chicken owner will know early on that year-round protection for…

You’ve likely worked hard to make the survival supplies you have and also have taken care of your land. You’ve always been amassing food and store with accurate focus and planning. When a survival situation takes place, however, all of that work is at risk. Sure, that time is what you have been getting ready…

Most survivalists and homesteaders have at least thought about alternative fuel options. In fact, if the issue is getting off the grid, most hardcore survivalists are “all ears” and even casual survivalists’ get interested. The more self-sustaining you are in regards to energy, the less you have to rely on oil, gas or grid power,…

Various homesteaders and preppers have different ways to store their goods, whether they buy or can/bottle their own. It is always interesting to see who does what. Some people are completely off grid while others are still on grid but are prepared for anything! Watching videos of these motivated individuals is inspiring. We have seen…

Living naturally can mean many things to all sorts of different people. Individuals who are preppers usually can or bottle foods for a rainy day or a future all out chaos situation. Fruit trees and vegetable gardens are a true plus to any prepper. No surprise there! Since bartering will probably be the norm for a…