There are a lot of new gardeners out there. In this article we are going to continue what I started in my previous article on garden tools. A good cart…
Axes are a group of very old and useful tools. While many things in the past have come and gone, we are still using a variety of axes to get…
Marie Curie said that “nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Well, I have some very serious fears. The quote sounds good to me….
There are a lot of new gardeners out there. My husband and I choose to grow three different gardens this year so that we would have better access to fresh…
Whether or not you currently have a food garden, practical wisdom says you should stash away some heirloom seeds for the long term. If the time ever came when food…
There is nothing like a good flashlight. From camping and survival to general farm and household use, flashlights are something that should be part of your life. In our household,…
Soil is one of the most valued properties for a prepper. I never understood this until I was a certain age. My father grew up on a farm and worked…
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…
The increase in crime, particularly theft, burglary, and home invasions has led to many people pondering what they can do to secure their valuables, weapons, and important documents. One way…
During uncertain times, security becomes even more of a concern. There are a lot of security products out there but many of them are not useful or realistic for many…
With the CDC and the Coronavirus task force recommending that Americans wear masks when leaving their homes, a lot of people are facing a dilemma because there are so few…
I have to admit I was surprised at how many uses a lot of the entrenching tools on the market today can offer the prepared person. The prices of the…
For years, I have referred to Harbor Freight as the world’s best toy store for grown up boys. Well I have news for you. Prepper gals also drool over the…
A gas mask is technically a kind of respirator that focuses on filtering out chemicals and gases. They are a very specific tool, that won’t protect you from everything, and…
Computers are incredibly useful for most of us. One of their most extended use among preppers is, of course, inventory. But thanks to the availability of new devices, and their…