Homesteading
Here you will find articles on small acreage homesteading and farming topics such as homestead setup and how to buy a cheap homestead. You'll also find articles on topics such as gardening, DIY projects, raising livestock etc.
Excited About My New Cub Cadet XT2 SLX54 Garden Tractor!
I am thrilled to share with you all my latest purchase – the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX54 Garden Tractor! After doing thorough research and comparing various options, I decided to go for this model, and I couldn’t be happier. You can check out the details of this fantastic machine on Cub Cadet’s website here: Cub […]
Best Locations for Preppers in Tennessee
Tennessee is an ideal state for preppers, with its diverse landscape and rich natural resources. In this article, we’ll explore the best locations for preppers in Tennessee, focusing on the unique benefits and challenges of each area. Cumberland Plateau Elevated and Secluded The Cumberland Plateau, located in the eastern part of Tennessee, offers a variety […]
The raised beds are looking fantastic!
The squash has grown crazy fast in this bed! My other 4×8 raised bed was planted at the same time and not half as large…
Greenhouse Gardening Tips – Growing Vegetables in a Greenhouse Year Round
by Crazy Joe It is in the greenhouse that seeds are started so a larger seedling/plant can go out in the spring and increasing the chances of an earlier and better crop The larger scale greenhouses with their heating units, air circulation systems, automatic water sprinklers, and temperature controls are on a scale most homeowners […]
Buying Used Canning Equipment (Buyer Beware)
by Vickie from Frugal Canning Although I tout the virtues of shopping at yard sales for canning equipment, it is time to give some words of caution. Know what you are buying! All canning equipment (check out this selection of canning equipment at Amazon.com) was not created equal. Hot water bath canners are fairly simple to […]
Survival Through A Home Business
We survivalists AKA preppers spend a lot of time worrying about a national or worldwide collapse scenario, giving little thought to collapse on an individual level. The fact is many things can happen to send your life into turmoil creating a personal collapse. You can be laid off from your job or fired. Your employer could move […]
Where I Live as A Survival Retreat Location
Yesterday, a reader dropped an email asking specifics about my retreat location. I’ll admit being caught off guard by such a sensitive question. However; I don’t think the sender has evil intentions only curiosity. Maybe he was looking for an example to compare his situation – I don’t know. To be honest, I didn’t know […]
Ten Ways To Keep Warmer This Winter
Since I opted to turn off the electric heat this winter and use wood I have learned so much! First, it can be done. I not only have lowered my electric bill but I am getting exercise collecting, cutting, splitting and hauling in wood. It is true that there are other things that can be done to keep warm besides changing the source of your heat.
How I Made My Tiny Home Out of a Shipping Container
Tips for building a cheap and easy tiny home from a shipping container. You can have a home with no mortgage or utility bills. I did it and you can too. I like living frugally. There’s a certain power that comes from knowing that you don’t ‘have’ to spend money.
Can You Use Diesel Fuel In a Kerosene Heater?
It is well-known that diesel engines are capable of using other fuels besides diesel. This includes kerosene (with added lubrication). But how well does diesel work in items designed for kerosene? Theoretically, they should be almost interchangeable.
How To Raise Baby Chickens: How To Get Hens To Adopt Mail Order or Feed Store Chicks
by Christine M If you have ever raised day-old chicks from the feed store or by mail order you know that it is a hassle. You have to monitor them all the time, check the temperature of the brooder and in general be their mommy until they are old enough to go in with the […]