It was not that long ago that the country of Greece suffered a devastating collapse of their economy. At the time, there was a lot of blame game going on…
Rich, golden honey. What is not to like? Just the thought of sweet, fragrant honey and honey bees makes me think of happy times. That, coupled with its long storage…
If there is one thing we all should be mindful of when it comes to our emergency kits it is weight. Let me tell you this: strap more than 20…
When someone talks about the desire to homestead, it is easy to conjure up a vision of cows out at pasture, a flock of chickens in the backyard, and an…
Everyone has heard that using oxygen absorbers when storing food is important but few know the whys and wherefores. In this Survival Basics article, you will learn what O2 absorbers are all about and how to use them to increase the shelf life of stored foods.
If there is one thing that we all share in common, it is our interest in having adequate light to brighten our way when the grid is down. Perhaps that…
Preparing for a potential tipping point includes more than acquiring stuff and skills. Here are 10 ways to stay calm and prepare for a disruptive event.
If you have a ham radio (and especially one of those Baofeng’s) sitting on the shelf collecting dust, you need this article. With some help from my radio guru, George Ure, you will learn how to set up and manage ham radio without going crazy!
Spring is in the air and along with it brings an all-new Backdoor Survival Prepper Book Festival. It appears that word has gotten out about these BDS book festivals because…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer that is often goes unrecognized. When my own blood pressure started to climb, I knew I had to take action. With the blessing of my physician, I came up with an essential oil protocol that has worked for me. With this salve, you may be able to manage and treat high blood pressure.
Most prepper-types are also homesteaders but do not know it. I say that because we “Homestead in Place” which is a term I defined back in January 2014. Perhaps others…
The current Backdoor Survival Book Festival ends today with one of the most unique books yet. Prepper Pete’s Gun of a Son is a remarkable book on gun safety for…
Interesting how the government touts disaster readiness but not how to prepare for hard times. Here are 9 things you can do now to prepare for hard times. Can you think of some others?
I am enamored with all things solar. What is not to like about getting free energy from the sun? Perhaps that is why I am always anxious to test every…
When it comes to emergency lighting, flashlights and lanterns rule. The problem, however, is that they require a power source, be it batteries, propane, or some other type of fuel. …
Learn to make this all-natural, all-purpose simple salve using just 3 ingredients. A cinch to make and perfect as an all-purpose ointment and carrier oil. You can use it as-is or add your favorite essential oils.