self-sufficiency

Don’t Be A Zombie – 3 Practical Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency

February 27, 2017 by Linde Leave a Comment

The all-allusive term “self-sufficiency” is tossed about today with no real context or understanding. It is not a bad thing, actually, it is great and encouraging that people are even talking about self-sufficiency. Building resiliency in people’s lives is one of our objectives, and leading people down a path to self-sufficiency is a really good way […]

Off Grid Resilience part 1

August 29, 2016 by Mon 1 Comment

A battery bank is a great back up for when the power goes out The Prepared Homestead has partnered with Mike Leister with Tactical Woodgas in bringing this force multiplier to you. In this video we go over some of the basics of the battery bank. The transcript is shortened and paraphrased. The Prepared […]

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Cold Frames for Self-Sufficiency

Utilizing cold frames to get an early start and extend the season is one of easiest and most reliable ways to get a jump on the growing season. Have you ever listened to people talk about building high tunnels and greenhouses? They often are mired in cumbersome grant programs with costs in the thousands […]

Yellowjackets are Beneficial Insects

Before you go and grab a can of insecticide to kill those pesky yellow jackets have you considered the fact that they eat aphids, flies, caterpillars and grasshoppers? In many ways they are beneficial. Their omnivorous nature lends itself well to eating the soft bodied structure of the dreaded aphid for example. They also […]