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What Are The Most Valuable Commodities for Any Culture
Sure, you’ve probably heard that gold is the best monetary object to stockpile. Perhaps you felt confident that if things went awry, you could...
Recipe – Gluten and Dairy Free Pancakes
Stacks of piping hot gluten and dairy free pancakes drizzled with homemade cherry syrup is a special breakfast treat that makes everyone squeal with...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
Easiest Foods to Can
If you’re a homesteader, you no doubt know the difficulty of storing vegetables, fruits, and meats over the winter months. It’s nearly impossible to...
SHTF
FARMING
Recipe – Chanterelle Ice Cream
Chanterelles have a fruity aroma and a mild taste that’s just as at home in a savory risotto as a sweet treat. I’ve candied...
DIY
1 Clever Trick To Hook Your Emergency Water Storage Tanks Into Your Plumbing
Water is life. As a prepper, as an outdoors person, and even as a human, this fact has been drilled into our heads over...
How to Drill Concrete
Construction projects are endlessly rewarding until you come across a problem that you can’t quickly solve. Struggling to understand how to drill concrete can...
How to Make a Spider Web Candle Holder
Halloween is the perfect time to fill your home with spiders. Or maybe it’s the perfect time to ignore the spider webs slowly forming...
The Hidden Survival Skill That Could Save You During the Next Crisis
Why Your Grandparents' Secret to Survival Is More Important Now Than Ever
The economy today is teetering on the edge, and food prices...
How to Create Concrete Footings
We’ve spent weeks getting our garage foundation as perfect as possible, right down to the concrete footings. This process has taught us so much...
Recipe – Blueberry Pear Jam
We were once again blessed with an abundance of pears from the neighbors after helping them harvest their pear tree, so I decided to...
17 Survival Uses for Safety Pins
Did you know that before the Winchester repeating rifle was invented, Walter Hunt patented the “combined piston breech and firing cock repeating gun”?
Not only...
How to Crochet Hippie Boho Purse Bag
This Homemade Crochet Hippie Boho Purse Bag Craft Project is a multi-functional stylish shoulder bag that has a beautiful “macrame wall hanging tapestry” appearance.
Crocheting...
BUG OUT
HURRICANE SAFETY TIPS
Trouble A-Coming….
A level 4 category hurricane is barreling down like a juggernaut in the direction of the Carolinas, and they’re expecting a lot of...
FOOD
Recipe – Pecan Applesauce Cake
Reasons Instant Pot cake baking rocks
Baking an Instant Pot cake doesn’t heat up the house during hot summer months.
College dorm cooking! Without...
Food Storage Challenge
Remember having a deep pantry isn’t just about having extra food on hand. It is also about having the means to survive in an...
Recipe – Black Walnut Chutney
Fall heralds in the cool, crisp air, pumpkin-spiced everything, and the unsung hero – the black walnut. While black walnuts have a strong, bitter...
GEAR
Concealed Carry Tips for Summer
Summer is here, and for most of us, that means hotter weather and lighter clothes, which can make concealed carry more challenging. It may...
Review – Paracord 550 survival guide
Very few items in your BOB, GHB or EDC (everyday carry) have as many uses as a parachute cord. It is hands down one...
Concealed Carry Tips For Beginners
So, you want to conceal carry?
Have you asked yourself why?
Is it because you have a fear for your life and you want to defend...
Review – The Schrade SCHKM1 Machete
Like most preppers, I am constantly re-evaluating my gear. And you should too. Situations and needs change. I still live on the edge of...
How to justify a gun
Gun Mods Do’s & Don’ts
Is Your Firearm Modifications An Enhancement Or Reduction In Reliability?
Over the years many friends, family, and co-workers have come to me...
HEALTH
All-Natural DIY Hair Mask Recipes
A DIY hair mask is a great option for improving the look and texture of all hair types. If you've never tried one, I...
31 All-Natural DIY Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common problems that affect the bones and joints in the human body. A huge number of people develops...
The Hidden Survival Skill That Could Save You During the Next Crisis
Why Your Grandparents' Secret to Survival Is More Important Now Than Ever
The economy today is teetering on the edge, and food prices...
How to Stress Less in Emergency Situations
A catastrophic event can be extremely hard on the body; mentally and physically. Since not all emergencies are the same, it is important to...
SUPERGLUE: YOUR SURVIVAL SECRET WEAPON?
Applications That Could Save Your Life When...
What if the one thing standing between you and disaster was sitting in your junk drawer right now?
Ever...
LATEST ARTICLES
Uncommon Items For Your Bug Out Bag
We all know what our bug-out bag essentials are, right? 90% of the items we packed are pretty much the same for all of...
Are You Making These 15 Common Canning Mistakes?
Canning is an amazing way to preserve the flavors of summer and enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables all year long. But while the...
How to Make A Primitive Fish Trap
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, it is important to try and use as little energy as possible. It may happen...
How To Get To Know Your Neighbors
How well do you know you know your neighbors? A few years ago I had a mini-flash flood in my backyard. We had torrential...
How to Backfeed after SHTF
Earthquake, Southern California, sitting in my kitchen at 5:25 am I felt the roll, heard the house creek and crack and through my dining...
How to Survive an EMP
All of our lives would be drastically impacted if either a man-made or natural EMP disaster happened. It would not take weeks, or even...
What to Look For When Purchasing a Homestead
I often get asked for advice on what to look for when purchasing homesteading property. What are the top things to look for, how...
Security Hacks To Ensure Home Safety
A recent study suggests that the global home security system market will grow at least 13% by 2019. This is due to the rising...
