A Simple Guide to Raising Goats In a SHTF situation goats will be a valuable asset to have for the milk and meat. Goats can be an alternative to cows, they are smaller and eat a lot less! So will be a bit easier for urban homesteaders to keep. Sometimes goats can be forgotten by the preparedness circles. The milk …
DIY Portable Power Pack You’re going to really like this portable power pack that you can make for right around $25 USD or less if you already have a spare car battery. You can get a good battery very cheap at an auto junk yard. But If you have access to or can find one within your budget a …
Some posts may contain affiliate links Jump Start Your Seeds It’s that time of year! Use these tricks to speed up germination, then plant up some pots! Having all the help you can in gardening is a God send. This is especially true if you live in a climate with a shorter growing season, your seeds are …
500+ Camp Fire & Dutch Oven Recipes (Printable) Camping season is just around the corner, now is the time to reflect and prepare for next year! How can you top this years adventures? Did you always cook the same stuff because lets be honest, all you have is a fire and a skillet, in most cases. Which could …
DIY Portable Solar Generator Solar power for a SHTF situation is going to be essential. These instructions are more of an overview for a simple system built with what was available. However, it is a good model for a simple Off Grid solar generator system that’s got a little bit of kick behind it. The builder used the power from this trailer to operate several …
Aquaponics: Co-Mingling Fish & Garden Aquaponics is a subject relatively new to me, but it definitely has piqued my interest. A mini eco system co-mingling fish and garden. However, most of the systems I have seen are huge and well beyond my ability to build, purchase, or maintain. Until this one! This article gives …
5 Water Storage Tips You Should Know Second only to surviving the event and finding shelter is the need for safe water for you and your family. Water purification is deadly important. After you have found or created safe water, storage becomes a whole new priority! Having the water you put the effort into insuring was …
DIY Root Cellar and Storm Shelter Having a root cellar on the property is an awesome advantage for storing the years harvest or your preps. That it doubles as a storm shelter is just awesome! This is a really nifty design that is doable by just about everyone and can be done with lots of …
Earthquake Proof your Pantry So you have stored enough food and supplies to get you through just about any emergency situation. Now the emergency hits, a hurricane, a tornado, an eruption, or an earthquake and all you’ve stored is now broken, smashed, and or contaminated. After making sure you were prepared you find yourself just like …
DIY Hidden Bookcase Door This is an amazing DIY project anyone can do to secure a room or a closet. Maybe the stairs down to the basement? Either way, having a safe and hidden place in a house should be on everyone’s mind especially with the increased number of home invasions being reported. This article …
