Camping is a great outdoor activity that allows you to enjoy fresh air, socialize with other people, and bask in the sunshine. It can also relieve the biggest health struggle most people face: Stress. With the mental and physical benefits camping...
The core four things for survival are shelter, water, camp fire, and food, these necessities are not always easily attainable in survivalist situations. Fire is often one of the of the most frustrating out of the core four when...
Last week, Maine's Governor Paul LePage signed a first-of-its-kind bill that could set a refreshing new precedent for other states to follow. The Act to Recognize Local Control Regarding Food Systems (LD 725) gives local towns and communities the authority to...
This innovative tiny home, dubbed an Ecocapsule, will enable millions to comfortably live off the grid anywhere in the world, be it the middle of nowhere, a destination beach, or even a rooftop. The Ecocapsule is being designed by...
This video tour is published to the Open Index, a blockchain specification for a worldwide database for decentralized publishing, distribution and payments. Homestead.guru was given early access to demo this use case of the tech. As an analogy --...
Monarch Migration Since I was a little girl monarch butterflies have been a symbol of beauty as well as a symbol of growth, as they grow from caterpillars to the beautiful winged creatures they are. I remember hearing as a kid...
BY: DUSTIN BATTY There is a common misconception that nature and technology are diametrically opposed to each other, antonyms that cannot be reconciled. Some people think that the sole purpose of technology is to help humans conquer nature, and that...
Think living in an RV full time is a desperate measure for folks with no other options? Rethink your priorties, mate! Here's a list of excellent reasons why living in an RV beats living in a house. 1. TRAVEL is the...
June of 2018 I visited Raven Rock Eco Village for nearly a week. It was one of the most transformational experiences of my life, please enjoy this interview I conducted with two of the founding members, Ted and Don. These...
In an effort to combat deforestation and global warming, Ethiopia claims to have planted 350 million trees in just 12 hours. It’s not yet verified but if it is, it breaks the Guinness World Record currently held by India,...
Recently I wrote about the wildfires in Brazil and how they could have been prevented by perma-culture techniques. I mentioned about the loss of animal life and habitat and now we are seeing examples of the damage, as well...
This family is living an extreme minimalist lifestyle. The father owns less than 50 items total. He went from an abundant lifestyle, owning multiple homes and cars with a monthly overhead of $20k per month!  When he realized how much...