Thinking about investing in a portable solar generator to protect yourself and your family during power blackouts? Watch out. Most of the so-called “best” solar backup generators promise far more than they deliver. Ordinary people pay good money (often way too much good money) to buy energy security for tough times, only to find they’ve bought a piece of expensive, short-lived solar junk that … CONTINUE READING about Six Dirty Little Secrets About Portable Solar Generators
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Off Grid Goat’s Milk Ice Cream
Goat's Milk? I haven't always been a lover of goat's milk. I once had a taste of store-bought goat cheese that almost turned me off for good. It tasted to me exactly like the smell of a … [Read More...] about Off Grid Goat’s Milk Ice Cream
Grow 100% More Food In Half The Space
How To Grow More Food In Less Space For many people the dilemma of space is a real issue when it comes to growing a significant amount of food. There simply isn't enough ground to break. … [Read More...] about Grow 100% More Food In Half The Space
What To Grow To Avoid Starvation and Malnutrition
Learning From History Every now and then I allow myself to get lost in the voices of history, with a particular leaning toward stories of famine, plague, genocide, and survival. From the … [Read More...] about What To Grow To Avoid Starvation and Malnutrition
Using Plastic in the Garden
You know, I've never liked plastic. It has some excellent uses, sure - but still, I like to avoid most stuff that takes roughly a bazillion years to break down. When I started my home … [Read More...] about Using Plastic in the Garden
How To Brush Your Teeth With A Stick (SHTF Dental Hygiene)
Here's a scenario for you. The Stuff has just hit the fan, and it's no longer safe to stay in your home. You find yourself and your family deep in the woods, desperately fighting for day to day survival. Food, water, and shelter are your main … Continue Reeading about How To Brush Your Teeth With A Stick (SHTF Dental Hygiene)
Boost Your Immune System With Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries (Sambucus canadensis) grow wild all over the eastern half of the US. When we first started homesteading, I had no idea they grew wild in my area. I ordered two varieties from an online nursery, which quickly grew into lovely small trees. … Continue Reeading about Boost Your Immune System With Elderberry Syrup