Have you given any consideration of what you would do if your basic sanitation system was not available following a disaster? As unpleasant as this might seem, not having a…
Three years ago, I wrote about our deteriorating economy. As I recall, the words were “current lousy economy”. The good news is that so far, a global economic meltdown has…
When it comes to being prepared, is seems that there are about a thousand things to take into consideration. Well, maybe not a thousand but at least a hundred or…
We prep because stuff happens. Little stuff, big stuff and everything in between. And while the focus of our preparations is often a major disaster or collapse of some type,…
Sometimes we all need to go back to the beginning to regroup, redefine and start over with a new perspective Back in 2011, when I first wrote about 12 Months…
Wildfires are typically associated with the summer months but in truth, they can occur anywhere and anytime. Whereas typical causes are lightening, droughts and freaks of nature, human carelessness as…
One of the first things newbie preppers do is get themselves set up with water. In my own case, I purchased a 55 gallon water barrel and lots of bottled…
There is nothing that beats a camping for learning about life off-grid, whether planned or not. Here are some tips that will help you get ready!
Learn everything you need to know about using potassium iodide following a nuclear incident.
Whether in a large way or small, almost everyone thinks about homesteading at some time in their life. Alas, homesteading in the classic sense is not always possible. Still, there are ways we can homestead without ever leaving home. I call that “homesteading in place”. Learn how.
Unless you live in the tropics, winter is likely to bring uncertain weather, including bone-chilling temperatures, severe winds, freezing rain and significant snowfall. Needless to say, such conditions are not…
Acquiring survival and prepping gear can be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing part is easy to figure out; if there is an emergency, you will have what…
A while back I shared this list of 46 pioneer skills for the modern, 21st century homesteader. Here are three no one has mentioned: old fashioned photography and manual typing on a typewriter. And what about operating a slide rule? Can you think of some others?
A primer on propane for prepping with tips for integrating propone into your prepping strategy as well as suggestions for acquiring spare tanks for cheap.
There is no question that Disaster Denial is a common ailment. Even those that prepare – and prepare well – ponder whether a disaster could really happen to them and to…
Typically, the message of Thanksgiving is one of abundance and love as we surround ourselves with our favorite people and fabulous food. This year is no different. No matter what…