Category: Storage

DIY Dry Curing Meat

DIY Dry Curing Meat

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Dry Curing Meat SHTF preppers, homesteaders, and poverty preppers are always looking for new or in this case, old ways to preserve foods especially meat. Everyone need protein intake to survive. The primary form of protein in the majority of people’s diets is meat. Today’s featured article tells …

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DIY Four-Door Shed

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Four-Door Shed I absolutely love this miniature tool shed! Not only does it recycle, reuse and renew but it is really cute. It is literally made from 4 old doors. You may already have old doors hanging around or have a used or excess building materials and supplies recycle …

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MIY Mason Jar Fermenting Crock

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Mason Jar Fermenting Crock Making a few of these will save you a lot of money and still allow you to fermented foods. If you are a pickle lover these are for you! Fermented foods have excellent health benefits and tend to preserve nutrients well and make most foods more digestible. …

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Preserve Dairy Products

Preserve Dairy Products

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Preserve Dairy Products I have been freezing dairy products for future use for years. I have also dehydrated several products. I found with at one time 5 teenage mouths to feed, that a gallon of milk was not going to last more than a few days and didn’t want …

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10 Food Storage Mistakes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 10 Food Storage Mistakes Even the most experienced prepper can learn a thing or two. Storage guidelines also change over the years and it is wise to stay informed. See the infograph below for some storage tips and mistakes you don’t want to make!   This is an aggregated …

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DIY Drain Barrel

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Drain Barrel An alternative to a rain gutter barrel for those who don’t have actual down spouts or prefer to fill a number of smaller containers at one time. Remember however, that water collected this way hasn’t been purified so you might want to use clear containers so …

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Off Grid Solar Refrigeration Options; Including DIY Version

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Off Grid Solar Refrigeration Options; Including DIY Version (3 links + video) Don’t ever worry about spoilage due to a power outage again! There are solar options available now that will keep your frozen items frozen and refrigerated items cool. Solar refrigeration is the way of the future and I think …

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Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared (2 links) The facts are that the majority of the population doesn’t hunt on a regular basis. There will be a learning curve if the SHTF, that is if the game aren’t run off by what ever disaster scenario created the SHTF. This …

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23 Critical Storage Items

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 23 Critical Storage Items We often miss or over look critical items needed when simply packing for a trip. Imagine what we may have overlooked when the “trip” isn’t scheduled! Survival is a trip through life. Everyday we do hundreds of little things that we don’t even think about …

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Decorating for Preppers-Tight Space Prepping

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Decorating for Preppers-Tight Space Prepping I am always saying prepping is not a thing it is a lifestyle. This doesn’t mean your home is decorated with camouflage and gun racks! It’s about making your home continue to reflect your taste and style while still serving the purpose of being …

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