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7 Tips for How to Start Living Off The Grid

May 31, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites By Dave Stebbins – Living off-grid is living the dream. Enjoying all the amenities while not being dependent on the power company fires the imagination. Sunlight sparkles …

Disposing of Disposables

April 27, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

It’s time to rediscover the wonders of reusables — and a healthier bank account once you’re no longer wasting money on single-use products. Dispose the disposables.

Water on the Homestead: Is Filtering Well Water Necessary?

April 13, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites Many homesteads have wells drilled for their water source. But is filtering well water necessary? There are, as usual, different thoughts on the subject. I grew up …

Build Your Own Outdoor Solar Shower for Pennies

April 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance

I’m not sure when I decided to construct an outdoor solar shower for my family, but I do know that I was inspired by an article in either Countryside and Small Stock Journal or one of the other homesteading magazines.

How to Build a Self Bow

March 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

If you’ve never given archery a try, you’re missing a fun, relaxing, and rewarding pastime! Learn how to build your own self bow.

Single Loop Flemish Twist Bowstring

March 1, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Bowstrings have been around as long as there have been bows of course. While the style and materials have changed, the actual function has not.

You Can Use Salt as a Disinfectant

February 25, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Self-Reliance

Using salt as a disinfectant is an easy, effective, inexpensive way to kill and prevent bacteria. 

Epsom Salt Hacks for Wintertime

February 20, 2022 · Jennifer Vanbenschoten · Self-Reliance

Trying to stay healthy in the winter is a challenge so I have some Epsom salt hacks that will help when you’re feeling under the weather.

Stocking Your Food Pantry with Emergency Essentials

December 28, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance

When planning your emergency food pantry, you should first ask yourself two questions: If an emergency occurs, what are the things I will most likely lack; and, what cooking facilities will I have in an emergency?

Fire Evacuation Procedures: Do You Have a Plan?

December 28, 2021 · Mary Christiansen · Self-Reliance

Our fires in the state of Washington have been a lesson in preparing fire evacuation procedures. There was little time for evacuation for many residents.

Avoiding, Recognizing, and Treating Hypothermia Symptoms

December 28, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Self-Reliance

An enemy lurks in the coldest depths of the land, taking thousands of victims. But it’s not wildlife. It’s the cold itself.

What Size Generator Do I Need for My Farm, Ranch or Off-Grid Home?

December 22, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Self-Reliance

Fixing the electrical grid after a storm takes time. That’s why it’s important to consider what size generator do I need before a power outage occurs.

A Guide to Buying Your First Wood Stove

November 16, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance

Wood stoves are a great addition to any home. A home centered on a wood stove not only offers financial benefits and self-sufficiency but adds a place for the family to make lasting winter memories.

How to Process a Deer: Start with Sharp Knives

November 10, 2021 · Sponsored Content · Self-Reliance

Deer hunting and processing has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. As kids, my brother and I would joke that this was our family’s “quality time.”