Are Underground Bunkers Suitable For The Long Term? Bunkers have actually been a part of the lives of our ancestors in many countries often from the very beginning of civilization from underground root cellars to the cold war era of backyard bunkers. Where ever the wind can be a destructive force there has been a …
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Tips For Surviving a House Fire
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips For Surviving a House Fire House fire is one of those disasters that we all logically know can happen to any of us, but emotionally assume that it won’t happen to us.. until it does. Surviving it seems easy enough, smell smoke, see fire, get out, call for …
There is Always a Weaknesses in Your Defenses
There is Always a Weaknesses in Your Defenses No thing nor person is perfect or 100% reliable. We see this with all kinds of scams… as soon as a new security measure is in place to protect people from them, another scam comes out either avoiding the security method or finding a kink in it’s …
Base Camp – Tent Mansion!
Base Camp – Tent Mansion! I want this tent!! It is way too big for an individual camping trip. But if you have a camping get together with family or close friends and want a gathering spot or to all to be within one tent this is perfect. I know groups who hunt together every …
The 10 Worst Places to Hide in the City if SHTF
The 10 Worst Places to Hide in the City if SHTF I know many feel the ideal is not to live in the city. With a second opinion that if the SHTF to bug out before it becomes too dangerous. However, even if you live in a rural area your bug out plans could come …
Bicycle Powered Tiny Home
Bicycle Powered Tiny Home This is a great tiny home for the homeless, the wanderers, and a post SHTF traveler. But I don’t think it is going to become the preferred housing of the young with a wander lust! I does provide a ton of ideas on a scavenging vehicle or a lone bug out …
Building an inexpensive barn
Building an inexpensive barn All livestock require some shelter even if the weather doesn’t become dangerously cold in your region. Heat and rain can be just as hard on an animal as on a human being. So even if your livestock consists of only a few goats or a single cow you need a barn. …
Ideas for Your Storm Room
Ideas for Your Storm Room Storm rooms are becoming more and more popular. They are now included in new builds and being added to existing homes and businesses. They aren’t really a new fad, but rather the re-emergence of the old fashion storm shelter in a new form. Now they are actually inside the home …
Solar-Powered Waternest Eco-Home
Solar-Powered Waternest Eco-Home Now this is cool! The latest in houseboats, tiny homes, floating diner or home offices is the new Eco Waternest. Made from recycled materials and solar powered it’s also environment friendly. Not only solar powered but packed with the newest technology in alarms and options. I live in a part of the country …
A Prepper’s Guide to Bread Making
A Prepper’s Guide to Bread Making Bread is one of staple of any pantry. Almost every culture on earth eats it in some form. When the French toast brigade hits stores just before a storm, it’s one of the first shelves to become bare. If the disaster is long term, what are people going to …