How To Make A Water Pump In Your Backyard
There is a multitude of reasons that we may find ourselves without power and need to move water from one place to another. Whether you need to get water from a source to your home or have a basement full
There is a multitude of reasons that we may find ourselves without power and need to move water from one place to another. Whether you need to get water from a source to your home or have a basement full
The oceans hold 97% of all earth’s water, but don’t bother moving your homestead to the coast if you’re looking for a secure supply for you and your family. Desalinating sea water requires tons of energy, (and money, on a
If you haven’t noticed, prepping seems to get more and more complicated as time goes on. That’s actually a bit of an illusion, as our survival needs haven’t changed any. But there are two things that have changed. The first
Emergency water storage is essential to any preparedness system. Your ability to access and clean water sources will assure you have the water your family needs in a disaster. However, storing bottled water in your home is just not efficient.
We Americans sometimes overlook how much the automobile is integrated into our lifestyle. We are so accustomed to driving everywhere, that we don’t even think of it. Yet, our lives, especially suburban life, is designed around the idea that we
Water is essential for human life, without it we will perish in an average of three days. It is also a resource that we not only require a lot of, but it takes a significant amount of space to store.
Want a cool preparedness project for this weekend? Here are a few ideas: #1 How to Make Homemade Bread in a Can #2 Using Mineral Oil to Keep Eggs Fresh for up to One Year #3 How to Make a Keyhole Garden
If you’ve never heard of shungite, you’re not alone. This rare mineral compound only comes from Russia. First found near the village of Shunga, in the region of Karelia, Russia, the largest known deposit is in the Lake Onega area.
Waterborne illness is the number one killer on the planet. That is happening right now. While we are nestled in a cozy world of convenience many have to forgo school and wake up early each day just to walk miles
The WaterBOB is an excellent tool for last-minute emergency preparedness, especially for those who live in an apartment. Designed to hold up to 100 gallons of fresh tap water, it gives you a way to quickly store water in an
It may be difficult to comprehend, but in many states, harvesting rain water, whatever the method, is highly regulated. It seems a little crazy that something that will literally fall on your head and soak into the ground couldn’t be
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
One of the biggest issues people run into with their preparedness food storage is a lack of space. They simply don’t have enough room to keep all the food that they’ll need in the event of an emergency, leaving them
By Diane Watkins Prepping is difficult when you have very little extra money, and I’ve been living that reality for a few years. Initially, when hard times hit, we pulled back on prepping and began living off some of our
Distilling water at home can be done using primitive tools and without any power devices. First, gather everything that you will be using: A large pot A medium-sized pot (Make sure this pot fits inside the larger one.) A mixing