Category: Non Seasonal

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 …

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14 Things That Will Out Your Location During a SHTF Event

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 14 Things That Will Out Your Location During a SHTF Event After a SHTF event it may be to your and your groups best interests to go unnoticed and not draw attention to yourselves. The video below from The Good Survivalist provides us with information on 14 of the …

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Getting Prepared in a Hurry!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Getting Prepared in a Hurry! FREE PDF Mini Guide Another wonderful free PDF free downloadable mini guide from our favorite Survival Mom. When is it too late to get prepared? I concur that it is only too late when the disaster has happened and the grocery shelves are as …

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7 Methods to Deal With Panic

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 7 Methods to Deal With Panic Panic is your greatest enemy when disaster strikes. Even the best of the battle tested experience it. I recall a military cadence where they chanted “Our’s is to do or die not to question why” The reasoning behind this is if you do …

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Home Security Systems – Why You Should Have One – Which One is Best for You?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Home Security Systems Why You Should Have One – Which One is Best for You? Ordinarily I am a DIY‘er. I believe that prevention is worth a pound of cure. Especially when you have a family. Nothing in my home is worth any harm to one of my loved …

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Safe Parking Program – The Decline of the Middle Class

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Safe Parking Program – The Decline of the Middle Class The featured article in this post was written by Jeff Tietz for Rolling Stone Magazine. I wanted to let you all know about the safe parking program in some states for those that are living in their vehicles. Something that is …

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Power Play! DIY Swing Generator

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Power Play! DIY Swing Generator For all you parents who have said at one time or another “If I could just harness my kid’s energy….”  and if you are a DIYer or have a spouse or friend who is, boy is the project for you! Cleveland Montley has developed …

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Switch From Store Bought to Homemade – Free Mini Guide

From Store Bought to Homemade - Free Mini Guide

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Switch From Store Bought to Homemade – Free Mini Guide As you know one of my favorite bloggers is the Survival Mom, Lisa Bedford. Today’s featured read is a free e-book Lisa has put together for downloading of recipes and hints for switching from store purchased products to homemade. …

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Why Your Gas Tank Should Always Be At Least Half Full

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Your Gas Tank Should Always Be At Least Half Full I have been a firm believer in always having at least a half a tank of gas at all times since I myself had an experience quite similar to the author’s and ran out of gas at an …

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13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge

13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge Most of us think that rural beats urban in a disaster every time. Less chaos, fewer people, more room to grow your own food and raise livestock. Sounds great, like heaven on earth to a whole lot of self …

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