No Grid? No Problem: How We Power Our Projects Anywhere
We’re not fully off-grid out here, but our lifestyle is grid-assisted and disaster-ready. And that means having the right equipment, tested in real-world conditions, not just pulled from marketing brochures.
Getting Started with Beekeeping: A Beginner’s Guide
Beekeeping is an incredibly rewarding hobby that provides fresh honey, improved garden pollination, and a deeper connection to nature. Whether you want to support declining bee populations or harvest your own honey, this guide will walk you through the basics…
Getting Started with Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide
Gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to become more self-sufficient. Whether you want to grow your own food, improve soil health, or create a beautiful space, getting started doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a step-by-step guide to…
Raising Chickens for Beginners: Eggs, Meat & Coop Setup
Raising chickens is one of the most rewarding steps you can take toward self-sufficiency and getting started is easy.
Homesteading for Beginners: How to Start Your Self-Sufficient Life
Homesteading is a step to true freedom and self-reliance. Here are some thoughts on how to get started.
How to Set Up a Budget-Friendly Off-Grid Solar Power System
Getting start with solar power is not the great mystery that it’s often portrayed as. Anyone can do it. Don’t be in the dark the next time the grid blips.
Chainsaw Mastery: Keep It Sharp, Keep It Running
A well-maintained chainsaw lasts longer, performs better, and stays safer to use. Follow these routine maintenance steps to keep your saw in top shape.
Lights Out?… Not for You!
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Rechargeables: Never Buy Batteries Again: Save Money, Time & the Planet
Imagine never having to run to the store to buy batteries again. No more tossing out dead batteries, no more last-minute purchases, and no more wasting money on something that only lasts a few weeks. Never be out of batteries…