9 Food Self-Sufficient Projects Food security is important both in today’s world and in a post SHTF world. Because it is so important, it always startles me when I see people go through their accruement process haphazardly. A can of this and that here and there. Whatever is on sale tends to become their back …
18Unique Inexpensive DIY Greenhouses If you have ever priced ready made greenhouses or spoken to a contractor about building your own, you know how pricey it can be to obtain one. Especially if you are an avid gardener or are trying to live self sufficiently and provide food for yourself and family this can be …
Countering The Retreat Freeloader You know who this is in your life. No need to deny, we all have one. Perhaps not this obvious but he or she is there. They either expect that someone else will take care of them or they are only willing to do enough to get by and hope that …
Prepping When You’re the Only One Following Through (Parts 1-3) It’s a fact that our survival expectancy rises when we prepare as a group. It’s also true that most groups are made up of people who we care about as family and friends. Whenever you have a group focus whether its prepping or something else, …
Learn the Art of Herbalism Herbalism is an ancient art. Practiced by all cultures. It’s becoming a lost art. Now days that art has become a science monopolized by big pharma. It used to be that the herbalist could tell by the smell, taste, or texture of their product what it could do for their …
Security Room Darkening Materials It may seem like a little thing to worry about in today’s world… who can see what is happening in your home. But during and after a SHTF event security measure will become very different than they are today. That your home is lighted at all can be something that risks your …
28 Creative Recycled Garden Ideas I personally think that our garden with its rows of produce neatly displaying our harvests to come are beautiful just as they are. However, my opinion isn’t always shared by many of the HOAs across the country. Those of you who just want a beautiful flower bed with a punch …
Prepping for your Motorcycle When we talk about vehicles in a disaster scenario many minds go to trucks, vans, and even RVs. But there is a segment of the population who think motorcycle, especially those who ride on a regular basis. It is an idea worth thinking about even if you ride only for pleasure …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Just What is Radiation from a Nuclear Blast? We know enough about radiation to fear it in a nuclear scenario. We know what it can do to our bodies when over exposed. We are eager to learn how to survive the aftermath of a nuclear blast. But many of …
DIY Sculpted Oak Desk I love this DIY project! I like everything about this desk from it’s shape and size to the fact that it is hand made. I appreciate oak furnishings, but you probably could use any wood that you like or that is available to you. Check out the material list, CAD drawings, …
