Editor’s Note: This resource has been revised and updated for 2019. Cinder block is an excellent building material. They are strong, weather resistant, fire proof and relatively inexpensive. All of these…
If you have never been in the position of being without a means to clean your clothing then count yourself lucky! During a SHTF situation or even if you are…
One of the first security cameras that many preppers and homesteaders purchase is a game camera. There are many advantages to game cameras. For those that have not had a…
Driving conditions in the winter can deteriorate quickly. If you live in a climate with harsh winters, then you may be very experienced. Regardless of how well prepared you think…
It seems there are a lot of different prepper conferences or groups out there. I am not just talking about Facebook either. I am talking about groups that regularly meet,…
Getting the walls up was a little more challenging then you might imagine with a small house. We had to work smart and try to use ropes and pulleys to…
I have to say that my background has always been rural. Urban prepping is a topic that I have chosen to explore because I know that there is a lot…
Finally moving to a new property can be exciting. Looking for a new place can be stressful too. I want to tell you that you should not let a bit…
It’s starting to get a bit chillier outside. Stepping out in the morning on our mountain shows that Fall is firmly in place and frosts are going to start falling….
Root cellars have long been used to extend the harvest. There is so much you can do to make veggies last longer no matter what space you have to utilize….
Moving to a new house or out into a rural area is exciting. For a lot of people, it is their dream to move very far out in the country…
When planning your food storage one of the major goals should be to store items that are of the highest nutritional value and with a long, stable shelf life. Enter…
Every pre-made survival kit sold in stores has to be personalized to one’s liking and needs. A sharp knife, box of matches, rope and wound dressing are universal items that…
Tarps are one of the most versatile things out there. Everyone should have a few tarps as part of their preps. The smaller sizes are of course lighter and easy…
You can make a fabric dye of any color with plants you can forage nearby. Stockpiling or growing natural dyes can enable preppers to camouflage their favorite gear, from clothing…
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition from earlier in 2018. Hurricane preparedness week may be over but it is far from too late to make sure your…