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Why Every Homestead Needs Zinc Oxide Natural Sunscreen

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January 16, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Let's discuss why every homestead should have zinc oxide natural sunscreen in their cupboard. Do you? If you don't I highly recommend it. You want to keep your precious skin protected in the most effective and natural way don't you? …Continue Reading

39 Handy Homesteading Tools To Make You An Ultimate Homesteader

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January 3, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 4 Comments

Feature | Handy Homesteading Tools To Make You An Ultimate Homesteader

Homesteading tools definitely make off-grid and self-sufficient living possible. Whether you're building, gardening, cleaning, doing repairs and maintenance, you'll need these homesteading tools list to make the job easier! First, homesteading was just a dream, then we got into planning. When we bought our property, our family surveyed the land then stared at each other. We …Continue Reading

VIDEO How to Make a Railroad Spike Knife | DIY Knife Making

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January 2, 2023 By Austin Smidt 13 Comments

Learn How to Make a Railroad Spike Knife with our expert forger! Just Hit Play! …Continue Reading

Top 5 Knife Making Tutorials

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December 15, 2022 By Jayson Matthews 11 Comments

Whether you’re living in a survival scenario or just want to learn a new hobby, knife making is a useful skill to learn. Here are our top 5 picks for best knife making tutorials. 5 Knife Making Tutorials Every Homesteader Should Know One of the best tools to have for emergency preparedness is a survival knife. If you forget your knife, lose it or it breaks, don’t panic yet! …Continue Reading

Best Trades To Know

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November 22, 2022 By Above Average Joe 4 Comments

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As homesteaders, we all focus on self-sufficiency and self-reliance to ensure survival, especially in the event of a disaster. These trade skills we are going over will be both valuable to your home and trade-able to your neighbors. These are the best trades to know so you can be all set! Woodworking When we can't all run out to the store for what we need, craftspeople …Continue Reading

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