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What to do If an EMP Strikes at Work
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series dealing with immediate actions to be taken in the event of an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) attack....
Is There Entertainment After SHTF?
Survival situations are definitely not fun and games. Well, for a certain kind of misanthrope they are, but they definitely aren’t fun for 99%...
PREPAREDNESS
Survival situations are definitely not fun and games. Well, for a certain kind of misanthrope they are, but they definitely aren’t fun for 99% of us. The stresses of surviving, enduring and under the circumstances thriving a major event will be hair-raising, no doubt about it.
But that does not...
“Do you know how to pick a lock?' 'I often wonder what we go to school for,' said Wimsey.” "Three," James said with a slightly self-satisfied smile.
Lock picking isn’t just a skill for would-be robbers. Learning how to pick locks helps you understand how locks function and will allow you to create...
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
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...
DIY
How to Make Your Own Sandals
I made a pair of sandals from loya cane. Walking bare footed in the bush generally doesn’t cause problems for my feet. But when...
How to Reuse Charcoal Mound
Charcoal is a valuable fuel that reaches a higher temperature than the very wood it’s made from. I’ve made some before, but with supplies...
DIY – Water Powered Hammer
I built a water powered hammer. I started by making a water spout from half a hollow log to direct water from the creek....
How to Build Termite clay kiln and Pottery
I built this pottery kiln and some pottery from termite mound clay to test an alternative clay source to my usual one from the...
How to Build a Bed Shed
I built a bed shed, a small shelter with a sleeping platform built into it. It’s quicker to build than a large hut but...
Letter From A Prepper – Forge Blower
This just came in. Enjoy!
I invented the Bow Blower, a combination of the bow drill and forge blower to make a device that can...
How To Prep Your Home
Purchasing sandbags have always been sold in late summer early fall as a preparedness product that is associated with the flooding attached to the...
How to Build Your Own Firearm
Last time we finished discussing the parts required. The next step is to “manufacture” the receiver. For each case, I will include a link...
BUG OUT
FOOD
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...
GEAR
A Prepper’s Review – Kit Dogma or Skill Cult?
Snap! My ax handle was in two pieces. Now what? Would I sink or rise above a tool failure?
The good news is that my...
How to Build Your Own Firearm
Last time we finished discussing the parts required. The next step is to “manufacture” the receiver. For each case, I will include a link...
How to Keep Your Powder Dry!
Most of us have lived through the “Dark Days” – The Great Ammo Shortage of ’08 – ’13. Dark days, indeed. If you were...
Review – Best Pistols for SHTF
Ahhh, guns, my favorite subject. What are the top 5 pistols, or should we say handguns, for a SHTF event? Well, that would depend...
Review – SIG Sauer Pistols
With the news that the United States military will officially adopt the SIG Sauer P320 pistol to replace the Beretta M9 that has served...
HEALTH
Finland’s Government Collapses Under Weight Of Socialized Healthcare
Finland’s government has collapsed just weeks before the general election. New socialist and communist reforms have failed due to the rising costs of healthcare.
Healthcare...
One Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Ready for the unthinkable?
This recipe is gluten-free, or easily adapted, and of course there are no artificial colors lurking inside.
Enjoy!
Photo Credit:
celebratingsweets.com
Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip...
10% of Americans are affected by diabetes
Diabetes affects nearly 10% of Americans. Normal day to day management of the disease is tricky enough. Add in the disturbances of an emergency...
You had me at “essential” (oils)
A day without essential oils is like... Just kidding. I have no idea how it is.
So let's just dive in. Why are these oils...
How To Deal with Splinters
When out in the wilderness (as at home), splinters happen. This is often from wood for fire or building shelter, or various man-made materials...
LATEST ARTICLES
Recipe – Artisan Bread
I learned to make bread in high school but really had honed my skills over the past few years. I have written about bread, and shared a sandwich bread recipe: Homemade White Bread Recipe - Tastes Nothing Like Store Bought
But I'll be honest, I...
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 us… but what about the other 10%?
In this article I want to give you a list of “uncommon” survival items...
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 that you get stranded in an area near a water body that has fish. Well, you can eat the edible...
DIY Projects for Advanced Preppers
Prepping is a lifestyle, not a hobby. Even the most advanced preppers among us realize they do not know everything there is to know about SHTF preparedness and are always on the lookout for great prepper projects and enhancements to their survival skills set...
Recipe – Gluten Free Apricot Oat Bars
Need a healthy treat on the run? Try these gluten free, dairy free apricot oat bars for delicious, gluten free snacking! Healthy enough for breakfast, too!
Coming up with fun and tasty creations for your family to sample can be one of life’s greatest...
How To Can Supplies
Canning isn’t as scary as it sounds. Yes, you do need to know the basics of various types of canning equipment and have to meet certain boiling times and temperatures lest you accidentally give yourself botulism, but don’t let that threat intimidate you. Plenty...
How to Make Money with Firearms
If you have ever thought about turning your firearms hobby into money making venture this is the post for you. Everyday people take their...
