Suburban Steader had a hell of a 2016. I want to spend a little time going through what changes the site went through, some of our successes, some of our failures and a bit about what the future holds. Overall, 2016 was a good year for the site and, more importantly, for the Suburban Steader
A jacket is a critical piece of gear for any suburban homesteader. Rain, wind and cold are all elements that we battle both on the homestead and in our day-to-day suburban adventures. In today’s post, we see if the Maelstrom Soft Shell Tactical Jacket meets the demands of today’s suburban homesteader. Product Description The three
I love bartering. I’ve been bartering since lunch period in elementary school where I would often trade a chocolate milk for a Lunchable pizza. I’ve bartered everything from CDs to subwoofers to paintball guns to high-end letterpress business cards from Lithuania. Sure, bartering has its downfalls. Situations like… Louis needs a cow and has chickens
Every ounce of critical financial planning can go to waste if you don’t have an emergency fund to back it up. Emergency funds are a lifesaver when unforeseen expenses crop up. There are emergencies that need immediate attention such as a daily-use home appliance breaking down or car repairs demanding early intervention. Because these emergencies
Communication is important – both in normal, everyday life and in a SHTF scenario. Suburban homesteaders have the benefit of being nearby people and, often, don’t have to worry about being stranded without normal communication equipment functioning. That doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from Jim Cobb’s latest offering, Prepper’s Communication Handbook. This book will not
There is no doubt about it – natural disasters are scary – and each part of the beautiful U.S. of A. has its own special disaster you may need to prepare for. Growing up in the Northeast, hurricanes are my forte and I’d love to share with you some tips and tricks to be ready
Statistics show that about 33% of all Americans age 25 and older have college degrees and those numbers are rising over time. Unfortunately, many Americans use loans to finance this higher education. Nothing welcomes your adulthood like getting the first student loan bill in the mail. These bills can control your life if you’re careful.
Bushcraft survival is something that a lot of folks in the prepping community have an interest in. Most of us spend some time outdoors away from our homesteads. Knowing how to survive if SHTF in those situations is quite important. In his book The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook, Anthonio Akkermans walks you through the different
The ability to grow plants and raise fish organically without the use of pesticides or fertilizers is accomplished through a method called aquaponics. This system of growing plants and raising fish without the use of soil was discovered by researchers from the University of Virgin Islands while looking for ways through which you can grow
You will undoubtedly come across people who find the very idea of prepping insane and absurd during your journey down the preparedness path. You may even have conversations where these non-preppers tell you how foolish you’re being and how you’re wasting your time. The idea of something disastrous happening is rather make-believe to these people
