Rural Woodworking Skills: Fire Your Contractor Forever
Essential woodworking skills for helping yourself in remote off-grid living. Fix, build, and maintain everything yourself. Skills for men who don't call contractors.
WORX JawSaw vs. DeWalt Chainsaw
WORX JawSaw review with 7 head-to-head tests against the DeWalt chainsaw. See which cordless saw wins for safety, power, and real homestead work.
Food Preservation: Reclaiming Lost Knowledge
Three generations ago, virtually any woman in America could have walked into my kitchen, assessed the situation in seconds, and calmly guided me through the process of cooking
Sustainable Food Security On Budget
Planning for Sustainable Food Security Requires you to set up a budget.
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.
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.