Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear Economic hard times have hit the majority of the population in the majority of the world. How do we prepare for tomorrow while still having a life today? I am already compromising on what I purchase! But I think in some ways that might be the best preparations I …
Category: Hunker Down Prepping
Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips
Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips I love the idea of natural land boundaries rather than fences when ever it is feasible simply in my case because I prefer the appearance! I personally am unable to do so on parts of my property because of small animals in an urban setting. But do use natural …
The 3 inventories to do in a Survival Situation
The 3 inventories to do in a Survival Situation Ok, so you have a plan and the disaster hits… That earthquake you’ve been told was coming for years has just shaken your world, that river that didn’t flood last year did this year… so how do put your plan in action? What do you do first? …
Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce
Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce I work hard on my garden each year and the older I get the harder it is! I also love a good sale on fruits and veggies. Personally I preserve part of my harvest and sale finds by dehydrating and canning and then freeze the remainder. I expect those …
10 Tips For Better Home Security
10 Tips For Better Home Security Your home is your safe haven, keep it that way with some tips on home security from Bio Prepper. Although the tips tend to be for “normal” times, they are so important in a SHTF scenario for those of you bugging in or for those who haven’t yet been able …
DIY Portable Solar Power Unit
DIY Portable Solar Power Unit Electricity is a modern convenience that we have become very accustom to having and it tends to be a bit inconvenient when we are without it. Being able to produce your own power during an outage, an off the grid haven, while bugging out, or even just camping is a …
DIY Water Heater
DIY Water Heater Have hot water when off the grid, camping, or a long term scenario without running water with minimal power! A water heater like this uses 10 amps or 1200 watts of power and will do the trick for trailers, cabins or even while tent camping. I am always in awe of those who …
Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Containers
Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Containers A dab of this and dollop of that left in the containers? Don’t waste it! Use it and then reuse the container too! I thought I was clever using my old mustard containers for storing home mixed basting sauces and marinating seasonings. But the good folks at Buzzfeed have …
Space Saving Furniture Makes 1 Room Into 2 or 3
Space Saving Furniture Makes 1 Room Into 2 or 3 Most of us live in average sized homes or apartments. With the price of real estate these days downsizing is often the only way to own property anymore. Those building or creating a bug out location know it is especially difficult to create a safe …
Testing Home Canning For Seal & Spoilage
Testing Home Canning For Seal & Spoilage Very important information especially for new canners! We work very hard to make sure our home grown produce are tasty and safe. The last thing we want is to make anyone sick with our efforts! Please always test any preserved food whether store bought or home canned. Be …