So you think you can survive in the wild on your own? You think you can survive off the grid? Are you ready to forage for food and rely on your own self-sufficiency skills? …Continue Reading
Skills
How to Make a Wooden Beam | Homesteading Skills
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Want to know how to make a wooden beam? If you're planning to start a big project, it's important that you have a sturdy beam in place. See how here. …Continue Reading
How to Build a Log Cabin | A Homesteader’s Memoir
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For fifteen years, I unknowingly put myself on the back burner. The hopes and dreams I had about security and independence had simmered down. Somehow, I stopped taking any action to get there. In my home, only a notebook titled “Wants and Needs in a Home,” and a filing cabinet stuffed with log and timberframe ideas that revealed my yearning.Becoming an apartment-dwelling …Continue Reading
How to Start a Fire Without Matches | Homesteading
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Are you curious to find out how to start a fire without matches? I'm sure you may have encountered it at some point but did you know that there are different ways to do it. You'll never be reliant on your matchbox or lighter after this.10 Ways To Start A Fire Without Matches I've spent my fair share of time in the wilderness. If you've been out camping you'll know that …Continue Reading
How to Build a Log Cabin By Hand | Homesteading Ideas
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Make your homestead desires come to fruition and build a log cabin by hand! With the right materials, instructions, and assistance, it should only be a matter of time before you get your beautiful and cozy log home. We provide a thorough guide on how to build a log cabin with the help of nobody but your own productive hands. Let's get started! How to Build a Log Cabin by …Continue Reading
