Grid-Down Cooking: 5 Heat Sources That Work When Power Fails
My preparedness strategy had a gaping hole at its center – the skills required to actually use what I'd stored
Food Storage Methods: Costs, Shelf Life & What Works
Your modern home wasn't built for food storage. Here's how 5,000+ patriots conquered the storage struggle and built 6-12 month food supplies in homes designed to keep you dependent on daily grocery runs.
5 Best Food Preservation Techniques for Beginners (2026 Guide)
There are many ways you can implement a food preservation strategy. Start simple.
Essential Tools Every Off-Grid Builder Needs (under $360)
Here is a rundown of some key tools you would need for off grid living.
7 Essential DIY Homestead Building Projects: Proven Woodworking Skills for Off-Grid Living
DIY homestead building projects expert Wattson teaching off-grid woodworking skills
Best Solar Battery Backup for Power Outages
Best solar battery backup for power outages. Grid-tied solar fails during blackouts—no batteries means no power. Sizing guide and backup solutions that work when you need them most.
Home Security Tech Overview
This home security tech overview covers every system you need to protect what you've built. Cameras, alarms, smart locks, sensors. Keep Unwanted Visitors Out Your House. Complete guide for rural homesteaders and preppers.
Compost Troubleshooting Guide
Compost troubleshooting isn't complicated. This guide covers the six most common composting failures. Smelly piles. Cold bins. Soggy messes. Pest invasions. Each section gives you the cause and the fix.
Composting for Beginners | Turn Scraps Into Black Gold
Composting and Soil Building is the heart of your Food Security
Off Grid Cooking Stoves and Utensils
The grid goes down. Your electric stove becomes furniture. Off-grid cooking stoves solve that problem. This guide compares six stove types, essential cookware, fuel storage strategies, and critical safety rules