The Amish Land Grab In New York State
No one should feel safe. No one. This was the newspaper headline at the end of October regarding the 1,350 measles cases in Pennsylvania. It's the largest count of any US state!
Starting All Over with Nothing
What if we lost everything tomorrow and had to start our homestead over from scratch? No land, no livestock, no stocked pantry, and very little money. Where would we begin?
We're Rethinking How We Homestead (Again!)
As we transition from fall into winter here in North Idaho, we're looking at everything from livestock and food storage to daily chores and what it really means to become more self-sufficient.
I Prepped for 16 Years. Nothing Prepared Me for AI
For 16 years I've been preparing my family for hard times. I've worked with AI since the very beginning, and what I've seen it do in the last 90 days is beyond anything I prepared for. Doctors, attorneys, accountants, carpenters. Nothing is going to
DIY, homemade, Compost sifter, Trommel screen, Kobalt cement mixer, Soil mixer
This video is about a DIY, homemade, Compost sifter, Trommel screen, Kobalt cement mixer, Soil mixer, kobalt concrete mixer.
Before You Build Another Fence, Watch This
Choosing the right fence can save you thousands of dollars and years of frustration. The best homestead fencing ideas aren't about using the same fence everywhere. They're about understanding your property, your livestock, and your long-term goals so
How to Survive a Summer Power Outage
Sometimes people think that a summer power outage is easier to deal with than a winter one. After all, in the summer, you don't have to worry about freezing to death, which is a very real threat during a long-lasting winter outage.
Why Did We Stop Using Salt To Cool Our Homes?
Salt was one of the most important cooling tools in human history. Long before refrigeration, salt preserved food, created ice in the desert, and chilled entire underground storage rooms to temperatures that kept meat and dairy fresh for months.
He Left SpaceX to Change How Homes Are Built
America's lumber supply is one trade dispute or one bad storm away from sending home construction costs surging by thousands of dollars. A startup in North Carolina thinks grass is the fix.
SEMI-NEWS/SEMI-SATIRE: June 14, 2026 Edition
Crockett Assails Murder Verdict
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) weighed in on the murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony for stabbing Austin Metcalf to death at a high school track meet in April 2025, calling it "just another episode in the 400-year
The Ultimate Guide to Hyperadobe Earthbag Building
Today we're going to share everything we know about hyperadobe earthbag building - these UV treated raschel mesh tubes present exciting new opportunities, safer build sites, and huge cost savings for those of us building with soil.
Everyone Will Be Installing This "Forever Siding" Now
Everyone will be installing this "Forever Siding" now because it's the most durable, maintenance-free exterior siding I've found for a DIY shed. In this video, we're installing a nail-on faux stone veneer that looks like real masonry but instal