One of the more interesting firearms used by the U.S. military was the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon. This was a superposed 22 Hornet rifle barrel over a .410 shotgun barrel… Read more »
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8 Simple Ways To Live Off Grid On Less Watts
How often do you take electricity for granted? If you are like I once was, it happens quite frequently. Often, I would shut off lights and unplug things when not… Read more »
The 5 Very Best Cat Breeds For The Homestead
It is said that cats were domesticated around the time humans learned to farm and store a surplus of grain. The grain attracted rodents, which attracted cats, and it didn’t… Read more »
7 Simple Ways To Minimize Veterinary Costs For Livestock
It is no secret that health care is expensive. If you have animals of any kind, then you know that this fact is not limited to health care for humans,… Read more »
How To Insulate Your Home With All-Natural, Off-Grid Materials
When choosing insulating materials for your home or building, the options are more numerous than they first appear. A visit to the hardware store will yield only a few options:… Read more »
Things to consider when buying and owning vacant land in Colorado
1. WATER: Is the water via city/community system or a well? If city/community system, there will be a tap fee, if not already paid, plus other expenses (such as meters,… Read more »
Bolt Action Or Semi-Auto: Which Is Best For Hunting?
Today, there are primarily two major types of rifles that comprise the majority of what hunters use for game: the traditional bolt action and the more modern semi-automatic. But is one… Read more »
6 Surprising Luxuries You Didn’t Know You Could Run Off-Grid
Before moving off-grid, I had a lot of preconceived notions about what “off-grid living” meant. Say goodbye to grandma’s antique 1000-watt waffle iron, put away the power tools and don’t… Read more »
What to do when hens turn 18 (weeks old)
Transition hens to a complete layer feed at 18-20 weeks of age for optimum egg production. Shoreview, Minn. [September 19, 2016] – When you turn 18, you can do… Read more »
The Most Efficient Wood Stoves For Off-Grid Heat
Heating with wood is a great option for many households – and a must for most off-gridders and homesteaders. Wood stoves are easy to use and the feedstock… Read more »