Fire Cider: The Homesteader’s “Flu Shot”
The pharmacies are empty, the roads are iced over, and your throat starts to tickle. What do you do? On the Homestead, self-reliance extends to the medicine cabinet. “Fire Cider”...
Homesteading & Preparedness
Fire Cider: The Homesteader’s “Flu Shot”
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The Sauerkraut Crock: 2-Ingredient Survival FoodThe Sauerkraut Crock: 2-Ingredient Survival Food
When the supply chain freezes over and the produce section in the Eastern U.S. looks like a ghost town, how do you keep your family healthy? In the Homestead movie...
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What Most People Get Wrong About EMPs—and How to Prepare
What Most People Get Wrong About EMPs—and How to Prepare
When a nuclear bomb goes off in a movie, audiences expect one of two things: a fiery explosion that wipes out a city, or total technological collapse across the country....
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The Sourdough Currency: How to Build Your Own "Neighborhood Bakery" Starter
The Sourdough Currency: How to Build Your Own "Neighborhood Bakery" Starter
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve seen the images: empty bread aisles in the East and yeast packets listed for $20 online. When the grid takes a hit...
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Build a Better First Aid Kit in 15 Minutes
Build a Better First Aid Kit in 15 Minutes
You probably have a first aid kit somewhere in your home. Maybe it’s a little plastic box stuffed with band-aids, expired ointments, and a pair of rusty tweezers. It might...
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How to be "72 Hour Ready" with Downloadable Checklist
How to be "72 Hour Ready" with Downloadable Checklist
Are You “72-Hour Ready?” The 72-hour mark is a real-world tipping point. It’s how long it can take for help to arrive after storms, blackouts, fires—even disruptions due to utilities...
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Medical & First Aid Training
Medical & First Aid Training
When disaster strikes, the ability to provide medical help can save lives — including your own. Building real-world skills in first aid, trauma care, and emergency response is one of...
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How to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring - 3 StepsHow to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring - 3 Steps
One of our favorite ways to become more independent and prepared is through gardening. With Spring already here (or just around the corner for some), it’s already time to prepare...
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Build Your Own Go Bag - Essentials Only
Build Your Own Go Bag - Essentials Only
In an emergency, sometimes it's best to stay put, and sometimes you have to get out of there. Here’s a streamlined go bag essentials list for when you need to escape...
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Easy Emergency Preparedness: Backup PowerEasy Emergency Preparedness: Backup Power
Power outages are becoming more frequent and around the world, but specifically, here in the United States. Members of the Homestead team recently experienced an extended outage when wind and...
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How to Get a GMRS Radio License in the United States (with links)How to Get a GMRS Radio License in the United States (with links)
If you’re interested in using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios in the United States, you’ll need a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). GMRS radios are popular for...
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Gas Masks: A Comprehensive Guide to PreparednessGas Masks: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparedness
In today's unpredictable world, being prepared for emergencies is not just prudent; it's essential. Recent events, from natural disasters to civil unrest, highlight the importance of readiness. Gas masks are...
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The Case for Food StorageThe Case for Food Storage
There’s been a lot of talk in the media and on the Internet over the past few months about food storage. And while there’s been a lot of talk, how...
