Water contamination is caused by human activities or could occur naturally. When it happens, it makes the water unsafe for human consumption. So, you need water filters to remove the contaminants and prepare it for drinking. The Energy Blueprint program places emphasis on drinking filtered water to help reduce pollutants. Note that industrial chemicals and pesticides can cause ...
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Wonderbag: How To Cook A Meal With A Non-Electric Slow Cooker
Would you believe me if I told you that it is possible to cook a meal, in your car, without electricity or a power source and have it ready when you arrive at your travel destination? That 's a long question but it is totally possible! While it does require a few minutes on the stove, the rest of the cooking is done without any added heat source - right inside the ...
Cistern: Collecting Water In A Rain Water Catchment System
Every place Clay and I have ever lived in, even in the country, had city water. When we first looked at our homestead to buy, we were a little worried by the fact that it has a cistern and uses a rain water catchment system to collect rain water as well as the option to haul water from a local city water source. Ok, more than a little worried! We were not and are not planning ...
Welcome Our New Anatolian Shepherd Livestock Guardian Dog
The other day we discussed raising chickens as part of our new homesteading journey. One thing I always said I wanted, if we ever moved to the mountains, was a Livestock Guardian Dog. I wanted either a Great Pyrenees or an Anatolian Shepherd. I feel like they are gentle enough to be a family dog while still being loyal and protective over animals or people. Well, it just so ...
Follow Along As We Learn About Raising Chickens
A year ago I would have never imagined that I would be raising chickens in 2018, or ever for that matter. But here I am, raising chickens! Our new-to-us homestead is around 3 acres so, while we don't have a huge farm, we do have a decent sized homestead, capable of raising a few animals and growing a nice garden. Our oldest daughter is in FFA and for her project, my ...
