Preventing and Escaping House Fires Fire is a terrifying possibility where ever humans reside. Power sources, stoves, dryers, heaters, fire places, etc. can all become combustible areas. Add human error and you could have a huge fire before you are even aware you are in danger. One tip given to me by a friend who …
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The Best Indoor Edible Plants
The Best Indoor Edible Plants Most locations have seasonal grow times. If you want to grow your own produce year round this can make the process of doing so a bit harder. You either need a greenhouse or a cold frame. But what if you don’t have room for either? Or if you patio garden? …
Surviving Hypothermia Infograph
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Natural Antibiotics Without a Prescription
Natural Antibiotics Without a Prescription If you have ever had to take antibiotics and most of us have in our lifetime, you know that they can work miracles and they can have some pretty rough side effects as well. One of the biggest negative effects to my thinking is that you can build up a …
Technological Camouflage – Can You Hide?
Technological Camouflage- Can You Hide? Big Brother is indeed watching. Sometimes is suppose to be to our benefit and lower our chances of becoming a victim or being wrongly accused. But in a SHTF scenario this technology could and in all honesty in my personal opinion already in some cases has been used against us. Can …
DIY Compost Bins
DIY Compost Bins Gardening starts with the soil and ends with the preservation of your harvest. Most of us have finished our drying, canning and preserving this last year’s crop. Now the cycle begins again with the soil. The best way to create your own organic natural nutrient rich soil is through composting. If you’re in an …
Low Income Prepping
Low Income Prepping Some of the people who are the best prepared for disaster are those with limited funds. Larger budgets and deeper pockets may mean you are able to purchase more in advance, have a nicer generator, maybe even nifty rows of awesome solar panels. But there are some things that those that struggle …
Essential Hiking Hacks
Essential Hiking Hacks Walking long distances or hiking whether for pleasure or by necessity can be hard on the body. Especially if you’re carrying a particularly heavy load. Bugging out on foot could be your plan or become necessary. Knowing some simple easy tricks to make that hike easier, safer and more comfortable would be greatly appreciated …
Getting Your Family to Prep
Getting Your Family to Prep One of the complaints I hear most often from preppers is that their families don’t understand the need to prepare. The question I see most often on prepping sites is how do I get my family to get with the preparation program? Many feel they are seen by their friends …
Using a Snowstorm to Your Advantage
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Using a Snowstorm to Your Advantage The disadvantages of being caught or trapped in a snowstorm are relatively obvious! I grow up in the northern portion of the Midwest so I have seen a lot of snow! I have actually had to climb out a window in order to …