Whether you're new to knitting or have been playing with yarn for a while, you may be interested in learning how to knit socks. These are immensely handy items to know how to create, and You can ...
How to Crochet a Sun Hat with Twine
If you spend a lot of time working outside, you'll need a good sun hat. Just about every gardener, farmer, and homesteader has experienced a bad burn or sunstroke at some point. Since we really don't ...
How to Make a Basket Fish Trap
When you're trying to be as self-sufficient as possible, it's great to diversify your skillset. Even better is if that skill set includes food-gathering techniques that won't take up your entire day. ...
How to Make Herbal Hydrosols on the Stovetop
If you're new to creating medicines and personal care products, the wide range of labels and names might be confusing. For example, just about everyone is familiar with essential oils, but what about ...
How to Make Arrowheads from Old Spoons
Arrows break—a lot. Whether you're doing archery practice or actually hunting for food, you're likely to break the heads off them regularly. Fortunately, replacement arrowheads are really easy to ...
How to Build an Outdoor Cob Oven for Under $30
If you're looking for a cheap, easy way to make sure you can cook outdoors, look no further! You can create a basic cob oven for under $30. You just need appropriate outdoor space, some strong hands, ...
How to Make Wool Batting for Quilts, Oven Mitts, and More
When you're making quilts of any kind, size, or shape, you need filler to poof them up. This filling, also known as batting, is the most important part of your quilt "sandwich." It can also get ...
How to Make a Quilt: A Getting Started Guide for Beginners
When it comes to self-sufficiency, keeping warm is a must. Knowing the basics of quilting fabric allows you to make blankets and things like warm outerwear, as well as protective items like oven ...
How to Make Soap from Scratch Using Wood Ash and Fat
There are many things that people don’t necessarily “need” as far as self-sufficiency goes. Soap is not one of them. Knowing how to make soap from scratch with hardwood ash lye and fat might mean the ...