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No Air Conditioning AND No Power?
The temperatures here in the Midwest (we’re in Kansas City) have been a real pain of late. Fortunately, most of us are blessed with a true modern marvel: central air conditioning. I can only imagine what life must have been like before it existed because even spending a a few hours outdoors in the heat…
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Garden Soapy Water Spray for Bugs
I like how he discusses what soaps NOT to use because not all homemade garden sprays recipes are going to be useful in YOUR situation. He’s also careful not to go overboard with adding too much of any particular ingredient; the reason being is because you’re almost like a doctor in that your first duty…
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How to Get Your Child Involved in Prepping
Prepping can be a great way to bond with your child, especially if it’s something you are passionate about. It’s also an excellent way to teach them real-life skills that can help them become more dependent and self-sufficient as they get older. And, of course, prepping with your children is also important should a genuine…
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Turning Your Homestead Into a Business
Homesteading can quickly become a full-time hobby. Raising livestock, caring for a garden and maintaining land is time and energy-intensive. Running a homestead while working full time can be challenging, especially if you have a long commute. A full-time job limits how much time you can invest in growing your homestead, even if you have…
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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…