I would like to talk about simple root cellars and the self-sufficiency found by constructing a root cellar. Generations ago, our ancestors had root cellars. Most farmers of the past had root cellars and some still do to this day. They are a way to store your fresh produce and even store your dormant growing produce to be planted next spring. It can be called the food storage of old times long forgotten. With the cost of food rising each year and the quality diminishing they are definitely becoming more invaluable. Continue reading “Simple Root Cellars: A short overview of the root cellar”
The Lost Ways Review: Books for self-sufficiency
This is my first review for this website and I have decided to outline and review a series of books that I personally own. The Lost Ways book series.
They describe and detail the way pioneers and our ancestors lived hundreds of years ago. They also offer procedures that relate to being self-sufficient, living from the land and surviving this brutal planet the way it used to be done. Continue reading “The Lost Ways Review: Books for self-sufficiency”
Emergency disaster preparedness supplies: Important equipment
The need for disaster preparedness supplies and equipment during a disaster is pretty important and you definitely don’t want to get caught unaware and unprepared. Being self sufficient is a human trait by itself and pretty much, goes against our pride when we need to ask for help. You can avoid this type of situation when you are already prepared for a disaster before it comes. Being prepared with some emergency disaster preparedness supplies and equipment I have listed below can mean the difference in the severity of your situation during an emergency Continue reading “Emergency disaster preparedness supplies: Important equipment”