DIY Pontoon Boat It’s the time of year when I start daydreaming about being on the water! Even if you aren’t now a water enthusiast, after or during a SHTTF event the ability to traverse the water will be a big bonus. You need a boat. With a boat comes the ability to travel along …
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What is Canning Salt and Why Use It?
Some posts may contain affiliate links. What is Canning Salt and Why Use It? Who knew there were so many kinds of salt? I didn’t. I asked my mother who was an avid canner what difference it made and she enlightened me on the use of canning salt. In her words she didn’t know why …
13 Gross Critters That are Edible if Necessary
13 Gross Critters That are Edible if Necessary Desperate times would call for desperate measures. There are critters that are edible if you have no other options. They aren’t pleasant nor common options and in all honesty the idea turns my stomach. But if necessary to feed my family I want to know what …
Expiration Date Cheat Sheet
Expiration Date Cheat Sheet Expiration dates are a quandary for all stockpiles and even for those that just missed a product in their rotation and now find it expired. Safe or not safe? I will always recommend you look more at the actual product than at the labeling. Even if it …
Flood Types and Preps
Flood Types and Preps Where you live will determine the type of flood you could experience. I personally have experienced Inland, flash and river. All are devastating but all are different and require a different mind set and preparations. I admit the one I was least prepared for was the Inland flood, who expects a …
25 Ancient Remedies That Used To Be Common Knowledge
25 Ancient Remedies That Used To Be Common Knowledge If you have followed this site for any period of time, you know that I always say that modern pharmaceuticals initially began by processing old remedies for mass production. That’s why I always follow up with the warning that these plants, spices, and herbs are indeed …
10 Foods That Don’t Store Well
10 Foods That Don’t Store Well Store what you eat, and eat what you store. The golden rule of stockpiling. But some foods store longer and better than others. In this case we have a list of storage items that didn’t work out so well for the author. But I do find I disagree on …
Anyone can Catch the MRSA Superbug – How to Protect Yourself
Anyone can Catch the MRSA Superbug How to Protect Yourself MRSA really is a the plague of infections. It can develop in the most unseemly of injuries or illnesses almost at random and it’s highly contagious. The author of our featured article speaks about a co-worker who came down with it and spread it to …
Building a Spider Shelter
Building a Spider Shelter Shelter is a priority item in any disaster scenario. We tend to think of our first priority as being water. But factually the elements can and will take you out within 3 hours if they are harsh enough. Humans don’t have fur, or tough skin that can protect our cores from …