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The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Generators
You might be wondering why we are talking about fuel powered generators when our goal is to be energy independent. I understand your concern because it took me a while to see how important having a good backup generator is to our off-grid lifestyle. In this article...
The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Appliances
This past summer we purchased 7-acres of off-grid land in northern Idaho that we plan to start building on this coming May. There is a lot to learn since we will be doing all the construction ourselves. Deciding what appliances to buy has been part of our research....
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Curriculum
Choosing to homeschool our kids is one of the biggest decisions we can make when raising them. I always tell people that the success our kids have as homeschoolers is dependent a lot on how disciplined we are as parents. One thing that has helped me to be disciplined...
The Ultimate Guide to Firewood
Cutting your own firewood can feel intimidating if you don't know all the rules and don't have the proper tools to do the job right. In this article I give you the ultimate guide to firewood so that you can feel confident about obtaining a firewood cutting permit,...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Wood Burning Stove
Choosing a wood burning stove can be difficult and it's important to buy one that suits your needs. There are many options available, both new and used, so how can you know which one to get? Use our Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Wood Burning Stove to simplify the...
Teaching Your Kids How To Cut Firewood
I really want my kids to be involved in our homestead life in a hands-on way. This includes cutting and splitting firewood to heat our home with. But sometimes I am unsure how much responsibility they can be given. Maybe you can relate to some of these same feelings...
21 Awesome Homesteading YouTube Channels You Should Watch
YouTube has become my families infotainment source. It is much better than anything on regular TV. Today, I want to share with you 21 awesome homesteading YouTube channels you should watch if you are interested in homesteading. One of the things we love about...
5 Documentaries That will Turn You Into a Prepper
We all prepare for various things every day. We buy life insurance, health insurance, and auto insurance to prepare for the likely event something bad will happen in the future. We buy a weeks worth of groceries to prepare for a week of not going to the grocery store....
The 8 Best Survival Food Companies for Long Term Food Storage Compared
Emergencies can happen at any time and it’s wise to be prepared. Long term food storage is not just for the military and doomsday preppers. Everyone should be prepared to care for yourself and your family in times of natural disasters or national crisis. In light of...