One thing that recent events have led to is the realization that the kitchen and pantry cannot continue to be set up the same way. I always felt that my…
Gardening often requires the use of a cold frame or a greenhouse, even in warmer climate. A good way to think of the difference between a greenhouse and a cold…
A lot of people are buying a little extra. While I am not advocating hoarding, I do think it is wise to put back a little extra to have on…
If you have a few chickens it is easy to find yourself in the position of having a lot of eggs all at once certain times of the year. For…
During times of crisis, it is important to develop a good mindset by thinking about what you can do instead of what you cannot. A lot of people have decided…
I wrote the post below a few years ago but considering the state of things today, I think it is worth revisiting these lessons. As each state starts opening back…
There are a lot of vacuum sealers out there. With so many people growing gardens, hunting, fishing, or raising their own proteins at home, vacuum sealers have enjoyed a resurgence…
I strongly believe that one of our major capabilities of survival is adaptability. I am an engineer, but it seems that I won’t be able to survive unless I become…
Some of you have read my reviews of Jackery products. I continue to test them and use them on the farm because they have been very reliable sturdy. We have…
“What is in that big box, Dad. Is it a toy!” The rectangular box arrives unmarked and stands about 3 feet tall and two feet wide. It sure looks like…
Today when Matt and I were cleaning up and organizing so we would be in a good place to get started on some long-awaited finish work on the barn and…
While a lot of people are concerned about food shortages, one should not forget that there are a lot of items that make life easier or at least more enjoyable…
For this post, we are going to tackle a subject that some people do not want to think about and that is what do you use when the toilet paper…
One of the biggest chores that preppers face is the accumulation of an emergency food supply. Prepping is not a new adventure. Many cultures have lived a prepping lifestyle. The…
Putting back food is an essential part of prepping. Spices may not have a lot of calories or nutritional value necessarily but they can go a long way towards making…
There is much confusion surrounding the use of pool shock to purify water. In this article, the steps are broken down in an easy to understand manner.