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I hear from my BIL, who's reading a book on it, that root cellars should be around 80% humidity. Mind you, only certain foods should be stored in one. I didn't ask him too many questions though, since we don't have the means of a root cellar here. He's looking toward living the way we do, more...

We are "homesteaders". I believe that there are very very few people who can fulfill the true original meaning of homesteader. There are fewer still who can immediately move from the suburbs to total off grid homesteading life. Homesteading is a process as much as a changing definition. Our...

I worry about that Hobbit, my partner requires rescue inhaler several times a day and another inhaler to keep that rescue inhaler to no more than what he's already at. Even inconveniences like contact lenses... Yes, I have glasses, but see terribly out of them in comparison. Glasses are also...

Hmm, good thought. We've been looking into bulk storage and supplies like flour so that I only have to store a Tupperware tub worth in pantry at a time (but I go through it, about 5 pounds per week easy so need a real bulk supply.) I COULD store in basement in 5gal buckets with something like...

I love how this thread is moving along! Yep, definitely think I'll take advice of freezing tomatoes instead of canning! So for a root cellar scenario, we once attempted to store canned produce in the basement. Basement had water leaks, and although the goods were on shelving, everything got...

Great tips so far, thanks. The definition of homesteading has evolved, in my opinion. My family will never live as the pioneers did. We won't even be able to achieve what some of my recent family members did, and some of that is due to my partner's medical needs. His employment is also keeping...

I have a few specific questions, for now... Maybe this thread can turn into a longer lasting thread full of helpful information though. (I made an account on a homesteading forum, and something went awry, literally cannot post, no moderators have replied either.) I need to find more bulk good...