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Survival tips: Alternate power sources for your homestead

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-07-07-survival-alternate-power-sources-prepping-homestead.html

July 07, 2023 - homestead.

Despite these disadvantages, hydroelectricity is still a viable alternative energy option for homesteaders who want to prepare before SHTF.Solar energy

Solar power is a renewable energy source that harnesses sunlight and converts it into electricity.

The technology behind solar power has advanced since its inception. Like hydropower, it is also one of the most popular and commonly used forms of renewable energy.

Solar energy ...

Homestead must-haves: 23 Ways to use cornstarch

https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-06-16-23-ways-use-cornstarch-in-the-homestead.html

June 16, 2022 - homestead.

Watch the video below to learn how to make natural cleaning products using ingredients in your kitchen.

This video is from the Natural News channel on Brighteon.com.More related stories:

Prepper must-haves: 14 Ways to use baking soda on your homestead.

Prepper must-haves: 7 Medicinal uses of activated charcoal.

Prepper must-haves: 10 Survival uses of hydrogen peroxide.

Sources include:

HomesteadSurvivalSite....

Survival basics: Tips for finalizing a homestead evacuation plan

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-07-28-survival-tips-finalizing-homestead-evacuation-plan.html

July 28, 2023 -

Barn fires, chemical spills and other environmental emergencies can spread quickly throughout your homestead. Being ready before the smoke even rises into the air is the best way to evacuate quickly when you don't have a lot of time to prep.

You can get ready quickly if you only have a handful of people in your family, but the preparation could take much longer if you also have to worry about many animals on your farm or homestead. This is why before disaster ...

Homestead must-haves: 10 Reasons to get a compact tractor

https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-12-06-homestead-10-reasons-to-get-compact-tractor.html

December 06, 2022 -

If this sounds familiar, you might want to get a new or used tractor to save time while doing chores around your homestead. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)

Here are 10 reasons to consider buying a new or used compact tractor.For handling material

A compact tractor comes with a loader that can be used to move large quantities of material like compost, gravel soil, rocks, soil and other things you might have to move around on your property.

A front-end ...

Homestead must-haves: 4 Off-grid amenities for your property

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-09-18-off-grid-amenities-for-your-homestead.html

September 18, 2020 - homestead garden to fertilize the soil.Water purification systems

Not only does your new off-grid homestead require a system with which you can collect – and even dispose of – water, you also need to make sure that the water you’re using is clean. This is why you need a water purification system.

There are a variety of systems that you can choose from to clean your water. Some, like bio-filters, can filter water but not disinfect it, while others ...

Homestead must-haves: The best solar batteries for off-grid use

https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-10-11-homestead-must-haves-solar-batteries-off-grid.html

October 11, 2021 -

Solar batteries store the excess energy produced by your solar panels for later use. You don't have to send the excess energy back to the power grid. When your solar panels are not producing enough electricity or in the event of a grid failure, you can use draw energy from your solar batteries to power your homestead.Solar batteries for off-grid use

When looking for the best solar batteries, it's important to pay attention to their depth of discharge (DOD), ...

Homesteading 101: Six factors to consider when buying land for your homestead

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-06-10-factors-to-consider-buying-land-for-your-homestead.html

June 10, 2020 -

However, there are several elements that you need to think about before calling your real estate agent and making a purchase. Here are six factors that you need to consider when buying a piece of land for a prepper retreat.Acreage

A good homestead requires a lot of land. A homestead's average size is around 10 acres, but prepper homesteads tend to be between 15 to 20 acres. Take note that you shouldn't buy just any large piece of land even if ...

Homesteading 101: How to conserve water on your property

https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-09-13-homesteading-101-how-to-conserve-water.html

September 13, 2021 -

Read on to learn how to conserve water and reuse gray water on your homestead. (h/t to HomesteadLady.com)

Some of the methods detailed below can be started within a week or so but others require some planning.Why conserve water?

If you live in an area that often experiences drought cycles, water shortages, or contaminated water supplies, conserving water can benefit you as a homesteader. And if you live in an apartment in the city, ...

Homesteading 101: How to set up a farm in your bug-out location

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-12-17-homesteading-how-prep-farm-bug-out-location.html

December 17, 2020 -

You can go a long way with various survival skills like hunting and fishing when SHTF. But skills like farming will make your life significantly easier once you move to your bug-out location.

If you want to survive a long-term survival scenario, you need to start planning now. Once you find a suitable spot for your survival homestead, do your research. Does your property have arable land? Do you have access to clean water for your garden and various needs?

What ...

Simple life: Recommended states for off-grid living

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-11-03-recommended-states-for-off-grid-living.html

November 03, 2023 - homestead.)

Price: Low land and property costs can often be misleading. Research diligently on how tax-friendly the states are and their laws on homesteading and off-grid living.

Safety. Take some time to find out about the likelihood of natural disasters in the area, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides and tornadoes.

Water availability. If you want to thrive on your own, access to natural sources of fresh water and the ability to ...

Homesteading hacks: Non-toxic DIY glass and window cleaner

https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-01-29-homesteading-hacks-non-toxic-diy-glass-and-window-cleaner.html

January 29, 2021 - homesteading items. You only need the following things: (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com)

This DIY cleaning product is super easy to do. You just need to:

Using either rubbing alcohol or vinegar works well, but using both of them together works even better. The resulting mixture is a non-toxic, streak-free glass and window cleaner that is as effective as commercial cleaning products.

Though optional, ...

Homesteading hacks: 15 Ways to feed your chickens (for free)

https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-03-30-homesteading-hacks-15-ways-feed-chickens-free.html

March 30, 2021 -

Chickens need a balanced diet, but you don't need to spend your hard-earned money on expensive, commercial pelleted feed.Let them free range

One of the simplest ways to give your chickens a balanced diet without spending money is to let them free range for their food. Most chicken breeds can easily forage and they can get protein from bugs, small rodents, or even frogs.

Chickens can also feed on grass, weeds and other vegetation all over your homestead....

Health Ranger Report: John Bush recommends EXITING the government control system instead of fighting it

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-05-18-john-bush-recommends-exiting-government-control-system.html

May 18, 2023 - homesteading," Bush recounted. "Honestly, the first thing about homesteading I learned is [that] as you go, experiences become the greatest teachers."

Check out LivingFree.news to learn more about self-reliant living.

Watch the full episode of the "Health Ranger Report" with Mike Adams featuring John Bush below.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.More related stories:

Euro bank chief admits central ...

Homesteading tips: How to make your chickens lay more eggs

https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-08-03-homesteading-tips-make-chickens-lay-more-eggs.html

August 03, 2021 - homestead that they frequent.

You might find some eggs hidden in places where you don't normally look.Cull hens as a last resort

Hens that are too old won't lay as many eggs as younger chickens. Chickens can live up to a decade or so if you take care of them, but if your main goal is egg production and not raising a chicken as a pet, it might be time to cull members of the flock.

You don't always have to kill chickens during culling. You can simply ...

Homesteading 101: How to protect your livestock from common predators

https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-09-15-how-to-protect-livestock-from-common-predators.html

September 15, 2020 -

Classified as “wildlife damage,” predation ?– especially when left unchecked ?– can prove to be a costly problem for farmers and homesteaders in the long run. In fact, livestock losses attributed to predators cost U.S. ranchers and farmers more than $71 million annually, according to statistics compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

According to experts, there are several animal species ...

Food supply 101: How to grow food for your stockpile and be more self-sufficient

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-05-10-tips-growing-food-for-stockpile-self-sufficient.html

May 10, 2023 -

Who is Marjory Wildcraft?

Marjory Wildcraft is known as the female leader of the Survival and Preparedness movement.

In 2009, she founded The Grow Network, a community of like-minded individuals who valued modern self-sufficient living.

Wildcraft has a DVD series called Grow Your Own Groceries, which has over a half million copies in use by homesteaders, foodies, preppers, universities and missionary organizations worldwide.

She spends her free time experimenting ...

Must-have kitchen items for preppers and survivalists

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-05-17-must-have-kitchen-items-for-preppers-survivalists.html

May 17, 2023 -

Butter churn

There are essentially three types of butter churns: dash churn, barrel churn and paddle churn. (Related: Prepper must-haves: 25 non-electric kitchen items for your homestead.)

Cast iron/stainless steel cookware

If you are cooking over a wood stove of any kind, you need durable stainless steel or cast iron cookware. Aluminum tends to warp on wood cook stoves.

Black cast iron pans heat evenly, hold the heat for a long time and ...

Southern California’s “Highland Fire” burns over 2,400 acres of land, forces more than 4,000 people to evacuate

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-11-06-southern-california-highland-fire-burns-2400-acres-land.html

November 06, 2023 - homestead evacuation plan.

California wildfires are causing unprecedented levels of air pollution.

California wildfires burn record-breaking 2 million acres (and counting).

California wildfires were caused by irresponsible development more than weather, according to expert.

Largest insurance company in California no longer accepting new home policies due to high risk of wildfires, cost of rebuilding.

Sources include:

FoxWeather....

GRID DOWN: Things you need to do to survive long-term blackouts

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-08-11-grid-down-things-to-do-survive-blackouts.html

August 11, 2023 - homesteading skills to learn before SHTF.)Simulate a grid-down experience at home and practice your skills

Prepping is all about how well you can survive when all your comforts are taken away. Try to perform your activities when resources and conveniences are limited. As always, start easy, use common sense and adapt accordingly. (Related: What can the homeless teach you about urban survival?)Plan how to deal with trash and sewage

You basically only have two ...

Another train “accident” in Nebraska just released massive plume of perchloric acid, evacuations ordered for four-mile radius

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-09-17-train-explosion-nebraska-plume-perchloric-acid-evacuations.html

September 17, 2023 -

Reports indicate that the incident occurred in the city of North Platte in the early afternoon hour of September 14, prompting an evacuation order for a four-mile radius around the city.

"Emergency evacuation for the area between splinter and front North of railroad track due fire at the railroad involving heavy toxic smoke," reads a social media post from the North Platte Volunteer Fire Department.

Later in the afternoon, North Platte VFD shared an update that ...


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