As a prepper, you strive to be prepared for emergencies. You have an extended food supply, a well-stocked first-aid kit, and back-up plans for loss of power. However, when a disaster strikes, even the best-laid plans can go awry. You may be in a place where those supplies are not accessible, for example. However, … [Read more...]
10 Vegetables That Even New Gardeners Can’t Mess Up
You know that home-grown vegetables taste great. You also like the fact that with a home garden, you can save money and avoid harmful pesticides. Perhaps you’ve even experienced the satisfaction that comes with growing your own food. But what if you’ve never had much of a green thumb? If you lack gardening … [Read more...]
23 Projects For Preppers To Do Around The House
While others may use the longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures of summer to kick back and relax, you are a doer, as are most preppers and homesteaders. So what’s on your “to-do” list? It’s time to tackle that list one project at a time. Here are some suggestions for DIY projects that will improve your … [Read more...]
Why Doomsday Bunkers Aren’t As Safe As You Think
In 1961, Business Week magazine posed the question that was on many Americans’ minds: “to dig or not to dig?” President John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union were sparring, and a nervous world watched as the superpowers loomed on the brink of nuclear war. Publications as diverse as Yale Review and … [Read more...]
How People Kept Houses Cool Before Air Conditioning Was Invented
At 112-years-old, my house has aged well in many respects. You don’t find its interesting alcoves, side porches, and attractive columns in modern houses. However, most century-old homes were fitted for central air-conditioning decades ago. Mine has not been. Whenever people learn I live in a house without … [Read more...]
What to Do With Frozen Food During A Power Outage
It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. The power goes out, and we wonder about the food stored in the freezer. Is it safe to eat? Can you refreeze it? Unfortunately, the answers to these questions are not black and white. You will need to evaluate each item separately. Here are some tips to help you know … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For And Survive A Tornado
They can flip cars, rip the roofs from homes, and hurl swirls of debris — including tree trunks and pieces of buildings — with incredible force. Tornadoes are vertical funnels of spinning, rotating air. Their powerful winds can exceed 250 miles per hour, and they can wreak swaths of havoc up to one mile wide and 50 … [Read more...]
Emergency Preps for People With Infants
When you have a baby, you become used to carrying extra supplies everywhere you go. Even for a simple afternoon outing or a trip to the supermarket, you may need diapers, wipes, toys, and an extra set of clothes. Therefore, it makes sense to plan ahead for your baby in the event of an emergency. You may have an … [Read more...]
How To Homestead In An Apartment
Are you intrigued by the idea of homesteading, but you don't think you can until you have a big house with a lot of acreage? At its essence, homesteading is about self-sufficiency, and there are many ways you can increase your independence no matter where you live. Here are some ways you can begin your homesteading … [Read more...]
10 Fun Prepping Activities for the Whole Family
We all know that children learn through play. It is through play and using their imaginations that children process the world. Play helps kids build a sense of their own identities and abilities. And it is through play that children learn essential life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and … [Read more...]
How To Make An Herbal Medicine Chest
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. When you or a member of your family gets a runny nose, a sore throat, aching muscles, a minor burn, or a scraped … [Read more...]
17 Most Overlooked Survival Foods You Should Be Stockpiling
When you read about what to stockpile for an emergency, you tend to see the same recommendations. Water tops every list, and rightly so since water is essential for survival. In terms of food, however, rice, beans, pasta, and canned vegetables show up frequently as staples to have on hand. Then, you usually see … [Read more...]
