Tag: Homesteading

A once-in-a-generation storm is bring bitterly cold temperatures to 37 states over the next few days. Do you know how to keep your pipes from freezing?

We are preparing for winter, the possibility of sub-zero temperatures, and a Christmas Blizzard. Are you prepper for that?

The cold is giving us a rest as outdoor chores dwindle and we have time to relax and step back from the demands of homesteading.

Nothing like running out of water when you have a house full of people. Because we have spare parts on hand, we got back up and running quickly.

Here are the details on how we insulate and wrap our hives to give our bees an added chance to survive the winter, plus a farm inflation report.

Read the story of a family that bought raw land and built their own retreat, including the many steps they took.

Bears and warmer weather return to the homestead. Hopefully we'll see the last of the bears once it turns cold again and stays cold.

With a hard freeze expected this coming week, we have to wrap up our pre-winter preps on the homestead, but it isn't all work and no play.

Storing ammo in .50-caliber ammo cans keeps it dry and allows you to grab a few and throw them into your car if you need to bug out.

Will chickens make you self-sufficient? No, but chickens are a step towards reducing your dependency on big food.