HOW TO

When disaster strikes or a minor recession turns into a full-blown financial crisis, money is going to get tight for...

We live in a very connected world where communicating with friends and family is easy, even for those who live...

Our current iteration of SHTF proves that there are always people out there ready to take things of value that...

As a seasoned prepper, I understand the importance of safeguarding our stockpile of supplies, especially in times of crisis. While...

There’s an old saying that in desperate times, people will do desperate things. If the power grid goes down or...

Gas and diesel generators have a shared and massive flaw. They are extremely loud. When times are good, and you're...

The first snow flurries of winter are just around the corner. For some, living high enough up in the mountains,...

Many people hear Chicken Pot Pie and assume anywhere in the US, you’ll be receiving the same dish. But here...

A self-watering raised garden bed is a type of garden bed with a built-in watering system that provides a consistent...

There is strength in numbers, which is true for any SHTF scenario. Survival will always be easier if we have...

Many people only store water in their homes in case of an emergency. However, keeping water in your car for...

Looting is often a direct result of a widespread disaster or other SHTF situations. This is especially true of areas...

There is no denying just how important gasoline is in today’s age. Even after you go off-grid, you will find...

Although the threat of full-scale nuclear war is low, there is always the possibility that we might end up with...

Canning most foods is nothing new to most preppers. Yet, only a few of you know that you can also...

The problem with emergencies and disasters is that they are not scheduled events we can plan our lives around. You...

Being self-sufficient is one thing, but nailing a steak on a fire, now that is really off-grid living. Whether you...

There are several primitive weapons that can be handy in a survival situation. One such weapon is the trusty slingshot....

On your homestead, you may notice that sometimes chickens stop laying. Here are some ways to help your chickens lay...

For as long as people have been keeping livestock for milk, they've been trying to figure out how to keep...

We have all seen a rise in energy prices over the past year. Gasoline prices have skyrocketed, which has resulted...

The survival garden has become a mainstay of prepping, especially amongst experienced preppers. The idea that we can stockpile enough...

It is no secret that our society would have a hard time operating without some type of fuel source. Whether...

Have you ever heard of kanuchi soup? It’s a traditional recipe from the Cherokee people that is easy to make...

Years ago I read Stephen King’s epic Dark Tower series. Right at the start of the second book the antihero,...

The Amish are great people to learn from. You can turn to the Amish if you wish to learn how...

I think refrigeration and sell-by dates have messed with the modern mind in terms of what can and cannot be...

Tending a garden can be a lot of work, but it is a pleasured pastime for many, and growing consumable...

Beef tallow is fat that's cooked down from rump roast, ribs, steaks, or any other cut of meat of the...

Black Walnut is a tree with a dubious reputation. It is notorious for killing plants that try to grow beneath...