Principles of Preparedness There are basic principles that represent the keys to being prepared. There is the financial security and peace of mind that comes from having car insurance, home insurance, medical insurance, etc. Personally, I have resented paying the constant rising costs associated with health insurance until I needed it! Now paying that insurance fee seems like dropping pennies in an old coffee can in comparison …
DIY Creative Pallet Project We see many many neat projects made from pallets. So many in fact that in my own home area pallets have become hard to get free anymore! But most the wonderful creative ideas we see don’t provide detailed instructions on how to make them! I personally am not the type of person who can …
Simon Dale’s Low Impact Woodland Home Simon Dale is a family man residing in Wales, the western part of Great Britain. His interest in self-sustainability and an ecological awareness led him to dig out and build his woodland home—one of the loveliest, warmest, most inviting dwellings you could ever imagine. This is doable anywhere in the …
SHTF via Wildfire Summer is upon us again and for many that means wildfire season. Fire is a terrifying force of nature that devours all in it’s path. This is most definitely not a bug in scenario! But it is one that you can prepare for and lower your risk and property damage. For information on …
Hammock Camping Find below an infographic on hammock camp set up. It’s a great option for camping when the ground is damp or you need to worry about critters like snakes if you are asleep on the ground. Hammocks are also great for just hanging out in your own back yard and the info contained …
Why Consider Off-the-Grid Living Getting off the grid isn’t something you just do. It isn’t easy and initially it can be costly. Just like remodeling your home there are always things behind the walls that you didn’t plan or budget for. This process remodels your way of living and just like any other remodel can …
Prep Your Home for Quakes For your personal safety the old duck and cover method is still true, if you can make it to a door way or out doors without endangering yourself further it is wise to do so. What about the dangers of your home? Your own home could be a danger to …
DIY Path lighting Here is an easy DIY path lighting project that can make a big statement at your next BBQ or summer party. You may already have all the pieces you need to make your own pathway lighting! You can use a plant stick as a pole or if you prefer recycle an old …
Foraging Safely -Common Non-Edible Plants Many of us are learning about foraging and edible plants as we become a more health conscious and prepared society. But we must remember to choose the plants we decide to eat with care as the wrong one can make you extremely ill. It is an old tale that …
Mudslide Survival On March 22, 2014 Oso Washington experienced a large mud slide. Forty three people lost their lives and forty nine homes were engulfed. If there is a slide of this magnitude in your area how would your home fair? As many areas are now going into their rainy seasons it is especially important to know about slides. Even if you don’t live in an …
