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Things Our Grandparents Did When “Green” Was Just A Color
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 17 Things Our Grandparents Did When “Green” Was Just A Color Back when our grandparents were the generation of the day, things just got done! There weren’t the distractions of technology everywhere all the time back then. People were extremely resourceful and self-sufficient, and self-reliant. The attitude was more …
DIY Raised Garden Beds
Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Raised Garden Beds I think raised garden beds are totally awesome. If you have a bad back, actually almost any physical disability or bad soil, they are a dream come true. Some of the plans for these gardens make use of recycled materials which would cut costs. Putting them together …
Mass Shooters: Who Were They Really? Could They have Been Stopped?
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Mass Shooters: Who Were They Really? Could They have Been Stopped? Across the world we have seen an increase in mass shooting murders. Most of the time we are told by Media reports that these shooters, these killers of the innocent had terrorist ties or a personal vendetta against the particular group …
Risk Analysis Index
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Risk Analysis Index How likely is a particular risk to hit you, your family, or community? True Prepper has put together a risk analysis index based upon the FBI Crime Database, EM-DAT International Database, NOAA Environmental Information Database, International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, RAND Corporation, and First hand DOD …
MIY Flea Powder
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Flea Powder This make it yourself flea powder works as a repellent on all kinds of small insects. Preferable to spraying your home or animals with chemicals when there is a natural solutions that works! Especially preferred if you have small children who put everything in their mouths …
Defending an Apartment After A SHTF
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Defending an Apartment After A SHTF Living in an urban area during and after a SHTF event has its own challenges. Add that thousands of us live in an apartment which adds another layer of factors. I actually can see some advantages, but most folks see only the difficulties …
Tips For Using Irish Spring to Deter Garden Pests
Tips For Using Irish Spring to Deter Garden Pests You can keep your plants and veggies safe from the friendly herbivores without expensive chemicals or dangerous traps by using something you may already have on hand: Irish Spring Soap! I do enjoy sitting on my deck early on a Sunday morning with my cup of …
The Practical Skills Mega-List
Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Practical Skills Mega-List We know there are a lot of skills necessary to make our way in the world today. In a post SHTF world there are even more! Ones we aren’t taught in any public school and too often not at our parent’s sides either. Not because …
DIY Generator Muffler
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Generator Muffler There are several reasons for quieting down your generator. First and most obvious is they are simply loud and annoying. When power is out because of a storm or other short term grid down situation. (The last time my own was down was due to a …
Harvesting, Preparing, & Using Yellow Dock Root
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Harvesting, Preparing, & Using Yellow Dock Root The primary uses for yellow dock root are considered to be medicinal. Please never replace your doctor’s advice or prescriptions with a herbal remedy. Always talk to your doctor prior to using any herbal or home remedy. It may be that something …
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