Can a Single Wood Burning Stove Heat an Entire House?
For millennia, we humans kept ourselves alive on the grace of wood which begs the question now, in 2023; can a single wood burning stove heat an entire house?
What Does It Mean To Be Self Sufficient: I Asked 7 People To Reveal All
I asked 7 people living their self sufficient dream, “what does it mean to be self sufficient”? Their answer will surprise you.
Heating With Firewood: An Ancient Glitch In The Matrix
One of the greatest benefits of heating with firewood is that it can be gathered and used to heat your home without anyone else knowing. This not only makes you more resistant to external factors, but it also makes you feel great. On top of that, wood is a renewable resource (if managed properly) and … Read more
DIY Solar Generator: A Simple Step-by-step Guide To Energy Independence
People across the world are enjoying a taste of energy independence thanks to the rise in popularity of the DIY solar generator. In this guide, we’ll show you how can build your own and get a taste of that freedom for yourself.
Foraging in the Winter: 17 Plants, Fruits & Nuts You Can Eat Safely
Did you know you can still go foraging in the winter here in the UK? There are still plenty of free, nutritious plants, fruits & nuts you can find in the colder winter months if you know where to look.
Foraging For Food In The City: Alternative Solutions to Growing a Garden
Foraging for food in the city is a simple, viable alternative to growing a garden and in this guide, we’ll show you how to get started in urban foraging.
The 10 Key Principles To A Productive Self Sufficient Garden Layout
Learn how to plan, create, and manage a self sufficient garden layout that will provide you with a steady supply of fresh, healthy produce all year round.
A Homesteader’s Top 10 Tips For Lowering Your Heating Bills This Winter
As costs get ever more out of control, I decided to take it upon myself to build on my own knowledge further and find the top 10 tips for lowering your heating bills this winter.
Unplugged: Stay Warm Without Electricity Just Like Your Ancestors
It’s hard to imagine how your ancestors could ever stay warm without electricity but the truth is; they managed just fine and you yourself are the best kind of living proof. This is how they did it.
How To Make Grandma’s Delicious Old Fashioned Christmas Cookies With Sugar
In this entry, I’d like to share a selection of old fashioned Christmas cookie recipes handed down by my Grandma and her friends, to my mother and then to me and passed onto my children and now, to you too.