Hide it & Fool the Smartest Thief I know, I know, now that it has been published it’s no longer a secret! But almost all of us have our own private little hide away spot in our living quarters. It may as well be a good one! But if you really think about it, no …
25 DIY Survival Items When I first read the featured blog, I thought “oh no, they are going to tell me being a gear junkie is a bad thing!” 😛 But mercifully they didn’t. The blog actually talks about necessary survival items you can make yourself. Basic supplies that many of us stockpile. If you make these …
Survival Crops That Grow Without Irrigation One of the worries in a survival scenario is the ability to acquire enough of the proper food supplies to maintain good health. A way of doing that is of course to grow your own survival crops. However, every living thing requires water to thrive. In a number of SHTF …
37 Creative Storage Ideas Never ever have enough storage space? No worries you aren’t alone no one does. It does seem that no matter how much space you had when occupying a particular home, you manage to fill it and need more! Being a prepper or just self-sufficient means you probably store more than does …
Preppernomics -Emergency Fund Everyone has heard the rule that a minimum of 3 months of expenses should be set aside as an emergency fund. This is only wise. If you happen to be a prepper or anyone who is concerned with the chaos of the world today and wants to be prepared. The rule tends to be …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Preserving Carrots: Taqueria Pickled Carrots When I think of preserving carrots, I am afraid I don’t necessarily think variety. Frozen, simply canned and dehydrated is the extend of my current repertoire. I hadn’t thought of pickling them. This recipe sounds like an awesome change to plain carrots. Try it …
The Art of Haggling Post SHTF In most western countries haggling isn’t practiced on a regular basis. The majority of shops have take it or leave it pricing. The closest we still have for a mainstream haggling is submitting a bid on real estate, or bidding at an auction. However, both these methods always end …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Recycle Doors & Windows in the Garden Another really awesome way to recycle and reuse old doors and windows! As a sucker for these kinds of projects. I would always rather see something recycled or reused than end up in a land fill or dump. I was shabby chic before …
Free Small Shed Plans The older I get the more I appreciate the price of free and having the opportunity to look at the plans before I get myself all keyed up to do something! If you are considering adding a storage shed on your property this is the featured link for you. A …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. PVC Framed Garden Box Enclosures Garden season is just winding up in my area. So for us, it is time for reflection on what we need to try or do differently next season. One issue that the majority of us in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States …
