Self Reliance Health On The Homestead
I have been laid up with the winter flu for a couple of days! As a result I have been unable to continue with my planned self reliance projects this past week. Although I have…
Self Reliance Challenge Second Project
The self-reliance challenge has been exactly that! A challenge! This past week we have had a number of delays in our projects! We have had unseasonal rain, which we are grateful for, but effectively halts…
Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency: An American Perspective
This post is written by a friend and fellow homesteader from the USA, AnnMarie. Annie gives a great perspective on homesteading and self-sufficient living from an American perspective. We are also co-participants in the Self…
Self Reliance Challenge First Project
When I accepted the Self-Reliance Challenge for the month of May from Lisa Lynn, I chose my first goal to be to increase my seed success rate. The traditional method is to prepare the beds…
Self Reliance Challenge For Month Of May
A number of homesteaders around the world have taken up the May Self Reliance Challenge. The challenge was set up by Lisa Lynn from The Self Sufficient Home Acre. The goals are to embark on…
Choosing The Best Solar Battery For Your Off Grid Power System
Choosing the best solar battery is a critical decision to ensure your off-grid power solution will be efficient and reliable. There are a few key factors to bear in mind when selecting a solar battery…..
Choosing Your Solar Panels
Solar panels are a primary component of solar power systems and should be your first point of investigation. There are a few different varieties available on the market. They each have advantages and disadvantages which…
Estwing Camping Hatchet Review
A camping hatchet is a very useful tool to have available for outdoor activities. It’s versatility makes it something to consider adding to your camping tool kit or off-grid tool collection. A camping hatchet is…
4 Basic Components Of A Solar Power System
Choosing to go off-grid and install a solar power system and live green is a great idea! Once you start investigating the choices and designing a solar system for you home, it quickly becomes a sticky quagmire of uncertainty! Read on to understand your choices for these systems.
Sumpri Pocket Survival Chainsaw Review
Including a pocket survival chainsaw in your gear is a great idea! It is not only useful for camping and survival tasks, but can come in very handy in your own back yard! This pocket…
3 More Homemade Remedies For Organic Pest Control
Organic pest control is the way to go when trying to protect our veggies from pest attack. Natural pest remedies are healthier for the plant, us who consume the produce and long term for the…
Hybern8 Inflatable Sleeping Pad
An inflatable sleeping pad is not necessarily survival gear, because lets face it, if you really have to you can do without one. But if you want to have a bit of comfort on your…