Uses for an Empty Altoids Can

Uses for an Empty Altoids Can Altoids were first marketed in Europe as a treatment for intestinal discomfort in 1780 and weren’t available in the United States until 1918. By 1920 they had become a popular breath mint everywhere. For some reason there seems something almost wasteful to simply toss out the little metal Altoids tin …

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Tactically Defending Your Neighborhood

Tactically Defending Your Neighborhood For our purposes here, we are going to assume there has been a total collapse of society as we know it. Whether it be a temporary situation or a long term one we are suddenly without law enforcement, the national guard and the army are all either gone or busy elsewhere …

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Volcano Preparedness

Volcano Preparedness Lessons Learned from Mt. St. Helen As recently as April 2021 a volcano erupted in the Caribbean. Now however rare eruptions do happen as and not always in a far off location as was evidenced by MT St Helen in Washington state some years ago. You don’t have to live on the volcano …

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DIY Stone Survival Blades

DIY Stone Survival Blades Stone blades made eons ago are still being unearthed by archaeologists all over the world. Making stone blades from the smaller arrow head to the larger spear head or knife was a skill practiced by our ancestors no matter from where you come. They still exist today to be found in the digs …

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Creating a Safe Room in Your Home

Creating a Safe Room in Your Home For the last couple of centuries people have been building storm cellars and storm rooms in hopes of remaining safe during severe storms. But in the last couple of decades a different kind of safe room has become  popular. A reaction to the newer human threat of home invasions and robberies. …

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DIY Cabin Kits

DIY Cabin Kits At one time or another all of us have probably put together a piece of furniture that came with instructions that said some assembly required. Look at this as the same thing only on a bit bigger scale! Archer Cabins sells the kits and you install them for a combo that equals …

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Earthquake Safety Information

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Earthquake Safety Information We have posted links on preparing for earthquakes prior to the event before on this site. See that link here >> Earthquake Preparedness  and here >>  Earthquake Proof your Pantry    Recently we added insurance issues to consider before a disaster including earthquake, you can see that here …

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Natural Disasters; Just What Does Your Insurance Cover?

Some posts may contain affiliate links Financial Prepping for Natural Disasters Just What Does Your Insurance Cover? Most people realize they need a financial cushion to fall back on should they suffer a job loss or require a moderate leave due to illness. It is generally excepted that having 6 months of the total of …

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8 DIY Wind Turbine Plans

8 DIY Wind Turbine Plans Wind turbines are devices that convert kinetic wind driven energy to electrical power or into battery charging power. Homesteaders and preppers alike desire to have an alternative power source for off grid living. Whether you believe the next crisis will result in the power grid being disabled long term and want …

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Camping Tips 100+

Camping Tips 100+ Everyone camps a bit differently. Some go as basic and simple as possible and commune with nature others choose what is fast becoming known as “glamping”  (glamorous camping) with the entire outdoors as their hotel room and the stars their chandeliers. No matter how you choose to camp some of these tips will …

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