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The Cycle of a Homestead Freezer

December 14, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

Freezers (and refrigerators) have been an integral appliance for food preservation for over 100 years. It wasn't until the 1940s that the separated fridge and freezer units were created but even before then, iceboxes were a go-to for keeping things cool and lasting longer. The homestead freezer has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Food Preservation, For the Newbies Tagged With: food preservation, homesteading, supply cache

An Overview of Making Supply Caches

June 19, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

People have been burying and stashing valuables for thousands of years. The types of containers have changed dramatically from the pottery and wooden chests of old but they all served the same purpose: keeping the items safe. The need to make supply caches or 'bury your treasure' will vary from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: BOB bag, bug out bag, emergency preparedness, preparedness, self sufficiency, supply cache, survival skills, Survivalism

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