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. 8 Campfire Desserts I love camping. There is just something about waking up in the morning to the fresh air and in the outdoors. Then eating a usually slightly crisp dinner just as the sun has set. (I am not the best judge of time when cooking over a …
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 …
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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 …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Converting a Pressure Cooker to a Still Whether you enjoy a cocktail once and again or not, being able to make a still is good in times of crisis. A still can make unsafe water drinkable and make alcohol for medical use or barter. Your pressure cooker is a …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Permit Required to Live Off Grid I am amazed that the worse our economy gets in the United States and the more people try to economize the harder it is to do so! Our country needs to cut back on it’s resource usage. You would think that the government …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Taking Charge In An Emergency – 17 Tips In any emergency of any size, unless you are completely alone, someone has to take charge. Everyone including yourself will be fighting the urge and instinct to panic. Our fight or flight instincts kick in. It will be up to you to not …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Post SHTF Diseases To Be Prepared For Most of us have some kind of preparation done for illness in general. We keep a bottle of aspirin and perhaps a partially used bottle of cold medication in the medicine cabinet of our homes. Many people also did some stocking up on …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency People often assume that they are immune to the emotional impact of an emergency. We have all seen a key board warrior or two comment here or there that they would never panic and would shoot to kill without thought. And then there are …
