Live Self Sufficient

Info about homesteading, the self sufficient lifestyle, and life off the grid

  • Top 10 most helpful gardening supplies

    Every gardener relies on a variety of tools and accessories to keep their space looking spectacular. As spring time is rapidly approaching it is time to dust off these supplies and get ready to start planting! Number 1 – Kneeling Pad It doesn’t matter how big your garden is. At some point you’re going to [...]

  • The advantages of chalk

    Chalk is such a useful tool. Many people associate chalk with school because it is used to write on the chalkboard. Outside of the classroom chalk has many practical uses that make it an extremely important member of your cleaning arsenal. Thankfully chalk is available at just about every office supply store and even in [...]

  • 5 Creative Ways to Go Green for Spring

    One of the best times to enjoy the beauty of nature is in the spring. As trees sprout new leaves and the flowers bloom around you, consider going green this spring. With just a bit of effort, you can greatly reduce your impact on the environment so that every spring is as beautiful as the [...]

  • Learn How to Create A Successful Compost Pile

    Composting is an essential part of the self sufficient lifestyle. Learning how to master this unique method of waste disposable will prove to be an invaluable skill. Read through Live Self Sufficient’s Composting Guide to learn more about its benefits, as well as useful information that will help you get started! An introduction to composting [...]

Living off the grid requires anyone to figure out ways to cut back in what they spend in order to survive. When someone attempts living off the grid they will generally have less income which means they need to reduce their expense to compensate. There are many simple things anyone can do to their house [...]

A simple definition of wind is when air moves from a high pressure area to a low pressure area. This is the starting fact about wind – that movement of air is as simple of a reason to cause wind to occur. What causes the high pressure and the low pressure? These are differences are [...]

In the current environment the work force is facing 10% unemployment, obesity and other health related concerns continue to get worse and worse, credit value as the housing market falls further and retirement is a dream turned nightmare for many. A sobering opening? Well that is why learning how to be self reliant in this [...]

For anyone who dreams of being self sufficient the biggest hurdle they will face is how to pay the bills and earn enough income to live self sufficient. How to work from home is not an easy thing and more importantly it is not something done overnight. Patience will be a key as you build [...]

Many homesteaders enjoy the process of making their own wine. It is a great way to further the self sufficient lifestyle and a fun hobby to experiment with. One problem with wine is its amazing ability to stain. Whether you are enjoying this delicious beverage or bottling it, chances are you are bound to splash [...]

Fallen leaves serve many purposes. While many people simply rake up these leaves and throw them in the garbage, there are alternative solutions for managing this frustrating situation. Instead of throwing out your leaves this year consider saving some for around the house.

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