Tag: preps

10 Food Storage Mistakes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 10 Food Storage Mistakes Even the most experienced prepper can learn a thing or two. Storage guidelines also change over the years and it is wise to stay informed. See the infograph below for some storage tips and mistakes you don’t want to make!   This is an aggregated …

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DIY Hybrid Moccasin Boot

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Hybrid Moccasin Boot What a great combo! The comfort of a moccasin with the durability of a boot. This is a higher level DIY if you aren’t an avid DIY’er nor a sewer you might want to start out slow on these! See the tutorial at the link …

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DIY Drain Barrel

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 …

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What to Have in Your Earthquake Bag and How to Avoid Common Quake Mistakes

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 …

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Hot Wiring a Vehicle if SHTF

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 …

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2 DIY Fire Pistons

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 …

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Off Grid Solar Refrigeration Options; Including DIY Version

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 …

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Top Ten Supply List

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 …

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DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap This is a neat update on the native American Primitive Funnel Fish Trap made with a 5 gallon bucket rather than woven twigs. It is a great way to passively catch fish. No sitting with a rod and reel which is fun, but not …

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Urban Beekeeping for Beginners

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Urban or rural nothing tops the taste or multiple health and cooking uses for honey! It keeps almost indefinitely and is actually one of nature’s sweet treats that is extremely healthy for you. With the exception of children under 2 years of age, who shouldn’t …

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