So you’re trying to stock up on essentials, but your kitchen is already bursting at the seams. Here’s how to squeeze in some extra food storage without feeling like you’re living in a bunker. Get creative with vertical space One solution that works pretty well is to think more about adding space in the general…
Whether you’re hiking, gardening, or just daring to have legs in tall grass, ticks are increasingly part of life in the U.S. Thanks to climate change, they’re showing up in more states, more seasons, and more places than ever. If you’re not used to dealing with them (or if the idea of tiny bloodsucking spider-creatures…
Before you toss those onion ends and lemon rinds, consider how you can squeeze a little more life out of them. Food scraps aren’t just trash – they’re raw material for more food, cleaning supplies, or even a tiny garden. Regrow your veggies It’s basically free food and a little science experiment in one. Green…
The Weekend Homesteader by Anna Hess The Weekend Homesteader is organized by month—so whether it’s January or June you’ll find exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like…
You don’t need a full fucking trauma kit to handle most minor injuries. Here’s what to keep in a basic first aid kit for the average person. like, seriously the basics of the basics. Bandages and gauze Use bandages for small cuts and scrapes, and gauze for larger wounds. Keep some adhesive tape to secure…
Look, you don’t need to be the dude with six generators and a moat. But if you live anywhere near the coast (or inland flood zones), having your life mildly together before or during hurricane season gets real is a huge win. Or even after to prepare for next year. Listen, you do you. Here’s…
Whether your dryer’s dead, your building doesn’t have one, or you just want to cut your energy use (and costs), drying clothes without a machine isn’t that hard. It can feel like a pain in the ass at first. But! With the right setup, it becomes just another part of your week. Here’s how to…
If you have a car, you already have a mobile emergency kit – whether you meant to or not. It might not be perfect, but it’s one of the most useful, flexible spaces you already own. Think of it less like a vehicle and more like your weird little rolling bunker with bluetooth. And unlike…
Wildfires aren’t just a “deep in the forest” problem anymore. If you’re seeing smoke, warnings, or that sky-is-on-fire lighting, it’s time to move past denial and into action. Here’s what you need to know and do right now: Pack a go bag with some extras Ok so everyone should have an emergency kit or a…
The truth is, the world is changing…and not always for the better. If you’re paying attention, it’s easy to feel like you should be building an underground bunker or stockpiling canned beans like it’s 1999. (Please don’t. You’ll just end up with a lot of expired corn.) Instead, here’s how to think about long-term prepping…