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How to Treat Bumblefoot with Essential Oils and Herbs
Bumblefoot (also known as Pododermatitis). It’s one of those things that most chicken keepers will have to deal with at some point or another...
Food Storage Challenge
Remember having a deep pantry isn’t just about having extra food on hand. It is also about having the means to survive in an...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
Recipe – Pico de Gallo Salsa
Everything you need to know about making pico de gallo salsa including the recipe. What ingredients to use to master that perfect balance of sweet...
SHTF
FARMING
How to Prep for Martial Law
We live in uncertain times with constant threats knocking at our doors. One day, we might live under Martial law, and although the use...
DIY
17 Survival Uses for Safety Pins
Did you know that before the Winchester repeating rifle was invented, Walter Hunt patented the “combined piston breech and firing cock repeating gun”?
Not only...
How to Create Concrete Footings
We’ve spent weeks getting our garage foundation as perfect as possible, right down to the concrete footings. This process has taught us so much...
The Ancient Secret That Still Lights Up The Wilderness?
Discover how outdoor experts create fire using a technique that predates modern civilization yet remains one of the most reliable methods in the wilderness. This forgotten skill transforms ordinary hikes into memorable adventures and connects you to generations of explorers who relied on nothing but stone, metal, and knowledge to survive. Master this ancient art that outdoor guides still use today – because some traditions endure for good reason.
How to Make a Portable Swamp Cooler
Ok Where I come from it gets hot. So hot that beer evaporates while in the bottle.
Also the fact that my room gets a...
Review – Is Treated Lumber Safe for Raised Beds?
Over the years there has been a lot of talk about pressure treated lumber and its use in gardening, and specifically for raised beds....
How to Make a Grab and Go Binder
Not long ago, I opened up my bank statement and found a series of unauthorized charges. I promptly called the bank and reported the...
How to Crochet Hippie Boho Purse Bag
This Homemade Crochet Hippie Boho Purse Bag Craft Project is a multi-functional stylish shoulder bag that has a beautiful “macrame wall hanging tapestry” appearance.
Crocheting...
30 Survival Items To Get In The First 30 Days Of Prepping
Welcome to the prepper world! Today we face the most possibilities of SHTF than ever before: WWIII,
EMP, power grid down, civil unrest, and economic collapse are...
BUG OUT
Tips – Urban camouflage after a disaster
You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. You heard the news – it’s really bad...
FOOD
Recipe – Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin is just one of those flavors that goes well with cream. Instead of worrying about topping your homemade pumpkin pie with whipped cream,...
Recipe – Vegan Mayonnaise
Vegan mayonnaise got you down? It is expensive from the grocery store and doesn’t compare in flavor to fresh, homemade mayonnaise. Many brands contain...
5 Homemade survival super foods
Superfoods have been around for ages and served a great nutrition source to our people and ancestors. The Incas, the Indians, the cowboys, and...
GEAR
Recommendation – Sillcock Key for Water
If you are reading this on my website you are probably like me and prepare for all different kinds of situations. Have you ever...
Prepper Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Bug Out Bag
12 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Bug Out Bag along with descriptions below:
Multi-Functional Pry BarThe uses for a small metal pry...
Review – Premade Bug Out Bags
Best Premade Bug Out Bag For Sale
When disaster strikes, Plan A is to shelter in place, where you have access to the tools and...
Review – The Lever Action Rifle?
The subject of weapons for survival is hot and heavy in the prepper community. Magazines and blogs offer all kinds of opinions and solutions....
Tips – Urban camouflage after a disaster
You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. You heard the news – it’s really bad...
HEALTH
31 All-Natural DIY Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common problems that affect the bones and joints in the human body. A huge number of people develops...
The Hidden Survival Skill That Could Save You During the Next Crisis
Why Your Grandparents' Secret to Survival Is More Important Now Than Ever
The economy today is teetering on the edge, and food prices...
How to Stress Less in Emergency Situations
A catastrophic event can be extremely hard on the body; mentally and physically. Since not all emergencies are the same, it is important to...
SUPERGLUE: YOUR SURVIVAL SECRET WEAPON?
Applications That Could Save Your Life When...
What if the one thing standing between you and disaster was sitting in your junk drawer right now?
Ever...
What You Should Know About Stockpiling Antibiotics
Responsible Antibiotic Storage for Home Emergency Preparedness
Medical self-reliance represents an important aspect of comprehensive family preparedness planning. While professional healthcare remains the optimal choice...
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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...
Are You Making These 15 Common Canning Mistakes?
Canning is an amazing way to preserve the flavors of summer and enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables all year long. But while the...
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...
How To Get To Know Your Neighbors
How well do you know you know your neighbors? A few years ago I had a mini-flash flood in my backyard. We had torrential...
How to Backfeed after SHTF
Earthquake, Southern California, sitting in my kitchen at 5:25 am I felt the roll, heard the house creek and crack and through my dining...
How to Survive an EMP
All of our lives would be drastically impacted if either a man-made or natural EMP disaster happened. It would not take weeks, or even...
Recipe – Cranberry Pear Jam
I tried plain pear jam several years ago and was underwhelmed. The taste was quite bland. This year I've been blessed with a bounty...
What People Ate During The Great Depression
The Great Depression brought out both the resiliency and ingenuity of literally millions of people. With few options, people had to make do with what...
