Some posts may contain affiliate links. Protecting Yourself from Home Invasion Home invasions are becoming more and more troublesome and more common. There are many steps that can be taken to protect ourselves from these crimes, but unfortunately we continue to make the same mistakes over and over giving these often violent criminals the opening they need. …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Blanching Vegetables for Storage Blanching is an important part of storing vegetables long term especially for freezing. You will notice a huge difference when using previously stored veggies that were not blanched prior. The hardest part of this process is knowing which vegetables need to be blanched and for …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Catching, Filtering, & Storing Rainwater Just about anyone can stick a rain barrel under an eave and catch rainwater. After of course, checking if you have any rules against it from any HOA that might govern your property. Some states have laws about catching rainwater, however, in most of …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Survival Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed You may think, what would I possibly do with a Navy SEALS training skills in an emergency? Until I read the featured article I thought the same thing. I am unlikely to be in a jungle or desert location but that isn’t …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Faraday Pockets (2 links) There can be all kinds of power disruptions but the one most feared and most likely to cause the most damage to both your and your communities electronic abilities is the dreaded EMP. This can be at the hands of Mother Nature and naturally …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Vertical Gardening Infographic A great infographic on vertical gardening enlarged for your ease of reading. If you want a fruitful garden and don’t have a lot of square footage to grow in this can increase your harvest greatly! This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY 7 Step Root Cellar I desperately want a root cellar and a green house on my property! So I have been doing some research on the different kinds of cellars and greenhouse and how they are built. I do plan to share my research with you all and hope …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes (2 links) One thing that is plentiful now and will be after a SHTF long term event are squirrels. Many folks eat squirrel on a regular basis in some parts of the world. But for those that haven’t you can find some …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips to Shelter in Place Even if you live in the boondocks these tips are really something you should know about. There is no guarantee that disaster will strike while you are at home. You could be off to the city for the day and find yourself suddenly in …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Neosporin Photo: simplyme This particular salve is great for minor cuts, scrapes, minor burns, diaper rash, dry skin, and eczema just like the store bought Neosporin. Only with this, you know what you are actually putting on your skin. I don’t like putting things on my own …
