Homestead How-To

Building an emergency stockpile doesn’t have to mean filling every closet and cabinet in your house with supplies. A better way to do it is to buy a little at a time. Adding a few useful items to your shopping list each month can gradually give you a backup supply without putting a huge dent in your budget.

Storms, power outages, floods, supply shortages, and other ...

Not long ago, bug-out bags seemed like something you only saw in survivalist videos or disaster movies. But wildfires, floods, severe storms, evacuations, and extended power outages have made emergency planning feel a lot more relevant for everyday households.

A bug-out bag, often called a BOB, is a packed bag you can grab if you suddenly need to leave home. The usu...

Preparing for a power outage, severe storm, or longer emergency doesn’t have to mean spending hundreds of dollars at once. You can build a useful supply stash a little at a time, and discount stores can be a good place to find many of the basics.

Dollar Tree carries plenty of inexpensive items that can come in handy during an emergency. Some are obvious, like flashl...

Our great-grandparents handled plenty of everyday tasks that most of us rarely have to think about anymore. They baked bread without a machine, preserved food without a freezer full of convenience meals, fixed household problems themselves, and knew how to make good use of whatever they had.

Modern conveniences have made life much easier, but they’ve also meant that...

Preppers and homesteaders understand that a reliable emergency pantry goes beyond just storing food—it’s about stocking up on Canned food is one of those things that’s easy to overlook until you need a quick meal and realize you already have everything you need sitting in the pantry.

A good mix of canned vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, and other staples can help stre...