Emergency Pantry Stocked for About $60.00 I am the first to admit that it isn’t easy to prepare for tomorrow while trying to keep a household going for today. I also realize that it is necessary to do! Once you have your basic pantry going it becomes easier and you are able to extend your preps to …
Category: Storage
Space Challenged Storage Tips
Space Challenged Storage Tips No home no matter how big has enough storage space! It seems the more storage space we have the more stuff we need to store! But some homes are more space challenged than others. There is a movement of late toward the tiny house. Storage is at a premium in any …
Salt And Smoke Cure Meat And Fish
Salt And Smoke Cure Meat And Fish Preserving protein sources like meat and fish will be a crucial skill during a SHTF scenario. There are situations where pressure canning, freezing or dehydrating meats will not be an option, but you will need that protein desperately to keep yourself and your family or group healthy. The dietary …
Food Storage Mistakes You Could Be Making
Food Storage Mistakes You Could Be Making Sometimes we get so caught up in the bulk of our supplies that we overlook some of the complexities of food and water storage. I am in the mist of reorganizing my pantry and supply area because I have recently noted some duplicated purchases that were not necessary, …
Dangerous Survival Myths About Water
Dangerous Survival Myths About Water Water is first on the list of necessities to survive right after protection from the elements or the cause of the crisis itself. Making the mistake of drinking water directly from a stream or lake and you could actually die. Tainted water is a killer. This is why all preparedness and survival sites …
Build A Cabin Without a Permit
Build A Cabin Without a Permit Permits, red tape and costs keep a lot of us from building on our property whether it be a secondary building, a bug out haven or just a vacation retreat. Just getting the permit to build can cost more than the builder of this little cabin spent on the entire project! …
Tips for the Space Challenged Prepper
Tips for the Space Challenged Prepper One big problem with today’s trend in down sizing our personal living spaces is storage. Not just for preppers but families and couples alike. We love that clean sleek modern look or that cozy cabin feel… but neither provide the storage space for seasonal goods never mind those that …
Store Rice Long Term
Store Rice Long Term All most every culture in the world eats rice in one form or another. So it’s a common staple in most homes. It also doubles in size when prepared so you can store large amounts in a smaller space than with other foods. A single cup of rice can provide just …
Reusing 2 Liter Plastic Bottles
Reusing 2 Liter Plastic Bottles I am a big fan of recycling and reusing every day products when their original purpose is finished. Plastic bottles have many many creative uses. I have actually seen amazing things made from them. However, they also have more common day to day practical uses. The Prepared Christian has put …
Space Saving Converted Mirror to Table
Space Saving Converted Mirror to Table For the prepper space is a major issue and for homesteaders dual purpose items are particularly attractive. Everyone needs more room these days! Many people have eat in kitchens rather than formal dinning areas. But every once in a while having extra dining place or work space can come in real …