Homesteading can be an extremely rewarding lifestyle and a lot of fun. However it is has to be said that homesteading is also a lot…
During the second industrial revolution, the ability to store food was one of the most significant breakthroughs. The invention and supply of electricity led to…
The idea of being self sufficient generally is producing everything you need to live from your homestead. With ecological destruction at unprecedented levels many people…
Self sufficient homesteaders are always looking to make the very most out of their plot. Therefore a certain amount of planning is involved when developing…
Becoming completely separate from the grid and a system which is destroying the planet is a noble pursuit indeed. Most people today like the idea…
Becoming self sufficient is not the easiest task when you take into consideration the conveniences of the modern living. However acknowledging current challenges such as…
There is no doubt that human civilisation is at a turning point. Do we continue to walk blindly into the catastrophe that awaits us if…
In the future producing food crops without the need for fossil fuels will become a vital necessity. Governments are beginning to acknowledge that planting more…
Going off-grid is an attractive option if you want more self-sufficiency and minimum dependence on established institutions. Having a life where you do not depend…
In most homes, energy consumption is an expensive necessity. With the rise in energy prices, homeowners are looking out for ways to heat their homes…