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Hi, I’m Ashley
I’m an off-grid homesteader in rural Vermont and the author of Practical Self Reliance, a blog that helps people find practical ways to become more self-reliant.
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70+ Uses for Wood Ash
Wood ash from your fireplace, wood stove, or outdoor boiler may seem like a waste product, but there are a…
Herbalism
Canning
100+ Canning Recipes from A to Z (How to Can Everything)
Once you start canning food at home, you’ll want to find canning recipes to put up everything in a convenient…
Foraging
Off Grid Appliances
Living off-grid doesn’t mean giving up modern conveniences. There are a number of companies that make specialized off-grid appliances, and…
