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 …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. What to Have in Your Earthquake Bag and How to Avoid Common Quake Mistakes Experts having been warning us for several years now that the west coast of the United States is well overdue a major earthquake. I currently do reside on the west coast and do have concerns. The …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Street Smart Skills Just as there is a huge difference between being book smart and being street smart. In a nice unpopulated rural area you may have the option of taking what you learned from books and applying it to your situation successfully. However, if you try to apply …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hot Wiring a Vehicle if SHTF Even though this information is available on other sites on the web, I ask that you understand that I share it with you with the hope and intention that you will only use the knowledge during a crisis scenario or on your personal …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Reasons Some People Avoid Preppers We all have them in our lives. People to whom the word prepper bring about “those looks”. The your not normal attitude and the change of topic. Why? Lisa over at the Survival Mom thinks she may have some answers to that question. And the …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 2 DIY Fire Pistons Most folks know to always have at least 2 at the ready fire starting tools. So you do…. your matches are wet because the disaster was a wet one and in the chaos your fire starter piston broke. Now what? Why, you make yourself another …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepping for Average People Who Aren’t Wilderness Gurus Do you ever wonder if the articles you read on bush craft are written for people who already live off grid or by people who have spent their lives living in the wilderness? I used to find that implication a bit …
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 …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Escaping Zip Ties Several videos showing how to escape after being restrained illegally with zip ties. I say illegally as if you are restrained by a law enforcement officer with zip ties it would be an indicator that the officer has more than one suspect in custody and more …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Top Ten Supply List Especially when you first begin to prepare, the supply list seems endless! The more you know the more you realize the things that are required to not just survive but to insure your quality of life. It can become overwhelming to the newbie and frankly …
