Mini-Farming on 1 Acre
A lot of people love the idea of being self-sufficient in produce, but just don’t see it as an achievable goal. After all, how many of us really have access to enough land to even come close to self-sufficiency? Well,
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10 EMP Proof Items to Hoard
First it was Iran. They were launching “satellites” and firing rockets high into the atmosphere. Many said it was prep for an EMP attack. Then, during the Obama years, they started patrolling off our coast. This is what one EMP
Is it Safe to Drink Old Stored Water?
What happens when you’ve put back enough water to get your family through an emergency and it sits for a while? Is it still safe to drink that old, stored water? Will you be able to trust that your stored
7 Super Cheap Foods To Stockpile That People Usually Throw Away
If your great-grandmother saw half the things you just throw away, I’m sure she’d have some stern words for you. These days, food comes pre-packaged, prepared, trimmed, peeled and neat. While boneless chicken may be convenient for some, practically speaking,
Turn a Car Battery Into an Emergency Power Source For the Home
Most preppers have some kind of plan for an emergency power source after the SHTF. It might be a generator, wind turbine or solar panels. If you have a river on your land, maybe you’ve set up a water wheel.
How To Dissolve Kidney Stones Naturally without Surgery
As many as one in ten people will suffer with kidney stones in their lifetime with its prevalence said to be increasing. Even if you haven’t suffered with them, you will no doubt still be familiar with the term, but
Never Throw Away Your Wood Ash! Do This Instead
Maybe you’ve heard about old timey uses for wood ash. It’s a remarkably useful substance even today, though. There are several uses for wood ash that may not only be applicable in your everyday life, but that could help you
26 Ancient Remedies That We Lost to History
Modern medical marvels are uncovering new ways to treat illness everyday, but at the same time, the practical, common and inexpensive ways our ancestors used to stay healthy are being lost. The ancients may have only needed to look as
Frugal Prepping: How to Get Cheap and Reliable Ammo For SHTF
In the Old West, it was said that a single .45 cartridge and 1.5 fluid ounces of whiskey each cost .12 cents. The whiskey was poured into a tiny glass that would become known as the “shot” glass because of
How To Choose, Use & Store Protein Powder for Preppers
We all need protein to survive, but protein rich foods are some of the hardest things to store and cook. Protein rich canned goods like tuna and beans are heavy to carry and thus hard to transport if you need
How To Make Vicks Vapor Shower Tablets To Treat Your Flu This Winter
The common cold is something everyone has to go through at least once per year. People will buy several different remedies at a time, in hopes that something will help ease the discomfort. Congestion is almost always a symptom, and
How to Make Your Own Hydrogen Generator
Today I’m going to show you how to make a hydrogen generator. Its design is simple, and it could definitely be helpful when SHTF. Of course, the version I’m going to build today is really just to give you an
What Plants Cowboys Ate in the West
Food preservation in the days of the ol’ West wasn’t even close to what it is today. Commercially preserved food wasn’t widely available in the late 1800s when the cowboy culture was at its peak (though it did exist, surprisingly
Eat This Herb Every Morning for an Eagle Eye Vision at 80
Its botanical name is Euphrasia officinalis, but most people know it simply as eyebright. The name says it all – eyebright is best known as a remedy for eye problems. People have been relying on it to improve their eyesight
6 Reliable ‘Pocket’ Revolvers For Off-grid Defense
Arguments about the best carry pistol will probably never end, but if there is a right answer it’s “The one you have when you need it.” You’re much more likely to be carrying if your chosen handgun is one that
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