When the herd starts running, even smart people get flattened Imagine a campfire crackling beneath a wind-blown starry sky and the Milky Way stretching overhead like a bright river in the dark. Here, where it’s twenty miles of gravel and wood to the nearest lighthouse, clear thinking isn’t some fancy ideal. It’s a survival […]
A friend of the settler in the field There is a tree that owns the alleys and fences of the eastern states – a tree that not only stands tall, but stands proud. The black walnut, Juglans nigra, is not an ordinary shade tree or a nut drop. It’s a lifelong companion for anyone […]
OK, let’s be honest for one hot second. We’ve all been there – refreshing news on apps at 2 a.m., watching politicians play the world’s most expensive game of chicken while essential services hang in the balance. If you’ve ever found yourself stressed as you scroll through yet another government shutdown saga, thinking “maybe I […]
As the air becomes sharp and wood smoke hangs on the wind, the world begins to exhale. The trees let go, the light softens, and the earth slides towards a long rest. But for settlers and gatherers, this is not the end of the growing season – it is a silent invitation. Late autumn feeding […]
Imagine this: you’re scrolling through Instagram at 2 a.m. (again) and suddenly you come across another dream photo from van life. Someone is sipping coffee from their converted Sprinter with a mountain view that makes your cabin window look like a cruel joke. Your heart begins to flutter and you quickly google “how much does […]
A homesteader’s guide to keeping your heat off the grid When winter comes and the earth hides under a white blanket of snow, there is nothing like the deep, honest warmth of a wood stove. It’s not just warmth – it’s heart. Every crackle in that stove tells you he’s home. But a good fire […]
The best and worst states of off-grid living in America Are you thinking about breaking ties with the network and carving out a piece of freedom? Across America, thousands of people are trading suburban sprawl for land, wood heat, and a life where neighbors wave instead of code inspectors. But when you start hunting for […]
Warmth on cold days in a simple way A wood pellet stove or heater is one of the most practical ways to obtain efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly heat, especially for first-time buyers who want something reliable without the need for extensive learning. Instead of dealing with high utility bills or the constant operation of […]
How to access the network The house is ready for the cold When the first sharp wind blows through the trees and the leaves begin to fall, every settler knows what is coming – the season of preparation for winter has begun. Winter can be beautiful and peaceful on the farm, but only if you […]
True survival stories against all adversities The very sentence of the “plane crash” is enough to develop even the most confident traveler. This is the final fear of flying – the thought that a routine journey can turn into a disaster in an instant. This mixture of tragedy and immunity inspired the book by the […]