Author: Damian Brindle
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7 Rainwater Harvesting Mistakes
I recently purchased several IBC totes off Facebook Marketplace to supplement our garden watering efforts. Had I watched this video before then, I might have reconsidered the expense and effort I put into the project. At the very least, however, he’s pointed out that algae is a problem, which means I’ll need to blackout my…
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Best IR Lasers for Your AR
Introduction For the past ten to twenty years, IR lasers were prohibited for commercial purchase and could only be used by members of law enforcement or the military. However, with technological advances over the last sixteen years, you can find civilian-legal IR lasers to mount on your AR15 that perform well in most scenarios. There…
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How Communication and Community Enhance Preparedness
For many people, part of the stereotypical American dream involves living in a close-knit community with neighbors you can rely on. It’s important to get to know the people in your community for a variety of reasons. Close communities are great when you need help with something, and when everyone is looking out for each…
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15 Tips for Affordable Homestead Cooling (and Heating)
Homesteaders tend to achieve self-sufficiency in one of two ways. Many homesteaders reduce their reliance on technology. They assess their priorities and then scale back creature comforts so they don’t have to generate much electricity. However, other homesteaders use the latest tech to make their off-grid homestead as comfortable as any other modern home. The…
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How to Ensure You Have Safe Water on Your Homestead
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many residents to move off the grid. Departing from the hustle and bustle of urban areas can improve individuals’ health and well-being. Rural residents may also save money and shrink their carbon footprints over time. Transitioning away from the grid requires homesteading skills like identifying safe, natural resources. Establishing a pure…
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10 Easy Gardening Hacks to Know
I always enjoy making life easier, especially when it comes to something that feels as tedious as gardening. Here’s ten tricks of the trade, including ideas such as how to make your garden paths more productive, why you should let veggies flower, and how to save on water usage…
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15 Best Animals to Breed for Your Homestead
There are a few reasons why you might want to raise animals as part of your homestead. If you’re concerned about the ethics and cleanliness of commercial farms, raising your own livestock solves this problem. You’ll decide what your animals eat, what medications they take, and what their living conditions are like. Breeding animals on…
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Top 3 Survival Crops
If you could only pick three, which crops would you choose? And how would you pick? Is it by ease of growing, ease of storage, nutrition, calories, your climate, or something else? This man eventually choose one crop–potatoes–that I would’ve included in my top three, but the other two surprised me… Here’s another take on…
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How You Can Help Your Local Community by Homesteading
The decision you made to homestead will change your life forever. However, this lifestyle can also have a positive effect on other people. Homesteaders have many unique opportunities to pass on their knowledge, share resources and benefit the local community. For example, many towns and cities host farmers markets where you can network with other…