Are you aiming to stock your cold cellar for winter? Or perhaps you're looking for preserved food that'll keep well while traveling or backpacking? Whether you're a homesteader or an adventurer, add ...
How To Build an Outdoor Sauna with Local Materials
Basking in a sauna for a while has been proven to offer a number of different health benefits, but not everyone can afford one. Instead, why not build one? But isn't it difficult? For a basic one, ...
How to Make and Hide a Survival Cache
If you're the type of person who likes to prep for a potential worst-case scenario, then a survival cache should definitely be on your to-do list. These can make difficult situations much easier, and ...
7 Ways to Befriend a Horse and Develop a Healthy Relationship
There are a couple of different schools of thought when it comes to horse training. One is to "break" the animal's spirit so it becomes tame and obedient. The other is to befriend and cultivate a ...
9 Things Horses Dislike (But People Often Do Anyway)
Every species has things they generally love, and those they despise. For example, nearly all dogs like to have their necks scratched. Rabbits usually like to nibble banana treats and goats hate to ...
Horse Care 101: The Basics of Raising Equine Companions
If you love horses, you’ve probably dreamed about owning one for your entire life. Now that you’re in a position to have one, you’re probably incredibly excited about the prospect. And maybe you're a ...
How to Deal with Coyotes Around the Homestead
Do you hear high-pitched yips at night and see shining eyes gazing at you from the underbrush? Chances are you've got some coyotes in the area. That's to be expected: they're prolific predators that ...
How to Safely Cut Down a Tree
Cutting down a tree takes some finesse. Unless we're talking about a sapling, you can't just go out and lop the thing down. It takes planning and care to cut a tree down or you risk harming yourself ...
Woodpile Basics: Tips on Caring for Firewood
In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...