Category: Homesteading

Essential Winter Storm Preparation Tips

The information below on winter storm preparation is through the courtesy of the Hyrum 9th Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Hyrum, Utah. A winter storm can be a real threat. Be prepared, be careful, and be safe! Familiarize yourself with these terms: Freezing rain – freezes when it hits the ground,…

How to Make Homemade Lye Soap

The modern homemade lye soap is not the dated Grandma’s lye soap that was heavy and harsh. What more, you need not use lard as the key ingredient for homemade lye soap. You can use sunflower or canola, or other oils. Using oil will make your soap greasier than if you use lard, but it…

How to Properly Store Potable Drinking Water

It is provident living to have potable water storage. After all, you will need more water than food when it comes to sustaining life. Treatment of Potable Water Storage The following are basic guidelines for treating potable water for storage: 5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Household Bleach) One-half teaspoon of bleach per one gallon of water (equivalent…

Essential Earthquake Survival Tips

The information below on earthquake is through the courtesy of the Hyrum 9th Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Hyrum, Utah. What to Remember During an Earthquake Remain calm. Know what to do when the earthquake begins: drop, cover, and hold on. Stay indoors until the earthquake stops and you are sure…

Essential Fire Safety and Prevention Tips

The information below on fires is through the courtesy of the Hyrum 9th Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Hyrum, Utah. Fires are dangerous and destructive. There are some easy steps you can take to reduce the chance that anyone will be injured in fires in your home. Use the Fires Safety…

How to Keep Your Chickens Warm in the Winter Without Electricity

Farming at yards or gardening for magnificence is likely almost as old as cultivating for nourishment, however for the vast majority of history for the dominant part of individuals there was no genuine refinement since the requirement for sustenance and other helpful item bested different concerns. There is a huge variety of elements and extras…