Homesteading

Think a gallon a day is enough? Think again. Learn why your water preps need to scale and how to source water when the taps run dry.

Widespread power outages are headed our way and all we can do is prep. We're seeing some panic buying as people get ready

From "hardening" our body to managing LiFePO4 battery limits, how we adapt our homestead for the polar vortexes.

Beekeeping in January, upgrading the Ruger 10/22, and vacuum-sealing ammo. How unusual weather is shifting this winter's homesteading priorities.

The homestead faces a winter reality check as December leaves just like it came in: with a blast of snow and bitter cold.

A polar vortex, snow, ice, and short winter days mean slippery roads and fewer eggs on the homestead as temperatures reach the single digits.

In the course of one week, the leaves are gone and the tourist disappear. We also get an unexpected visit by a sheriff deputy.

As the temperatures drop, we have to wrap up our summer activities and prep for winter. This includes securing our livestock and upgrading the UTV.

This week's homestead update deals with a predator attack, a reminder winter is coming, and some fun with guns.

Temperatures are dropping as the sun sets earlier, providing motivation to finish our chores and prepared the homestead for winter.