HOW TO

Canned food is one of the most reliable food sources in a survival situation. It lasts for years, requires no...

Potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) is a deep purple, crystalline compound known for its powerful oxidizing properties. In survival situations or controlled...

A rainwater collection system is easy to install and is a great way to not only save money on water...

When it comes to prepping, knowing how to perform hands-on maintenance on your equipment can be as crucial as stocking...

When it comes to preparing for the eventual breakdown of society, we all know how important it is to ensure...

When choosing a generator for your home, there are countless options on the market. What you pick has a lot...

Wintertime means snowstorms, at least for those who live in colder or more temperate climates. Even the Deep South can...

Part of what I love about prepping is thinking seriously and practically about what the future holds and how to...

The following first 7 days of a blackout scenario is loosely based on a real experience of a prolonged power...

Securing survival shelters will be paramount in the aftermath of a SHTF event. Undoubtedly, the primary survival strategy of those who...

Preppers and government are like oil and vinegar. The two of them are never going to mix. This is because...

Nosy neighbors are never a good thing. Especially if you’re a prepper and they take a casual attitude to being...

As a homesteader, I find joy in being self-sufficient and growing my own produce in a small garden. While I...

Keeping your livestock safe when SHTF is a critical component of maintaining food sustainability beyond what your prepper supplies provide....

It was not that long ago when opponents faced each other in night combat with nothing but moonlight, starlight, and...

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,...

Mosquitos are a constant pest as we head into spring and summer. Aside from the irritation of being bitten, and...

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...