NEWS
PREPAREDNESS
Making your own salad dressing is a quick and easy way to be completely self-sufficient. These three recipes include universal classics and one interesting newcomer to the salad dressing scene. They are all fairly easy to create. Unlike most store-bought dressings, they are free of preservatives, so they’re better...
If you’re familiar with the world of prepping for natural disasters and other life-changing, cataclysmic events, you probably have some provisions. You’ve decided that having a bug out bag is a good idea; you’ve stocked up on nonperishable items; you have a plan for where to go and what...
HOMESTEADING
ECONOMICS
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...
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 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...
Scope Mounting The Prepper Marlin 336Y
Believe it or not, not every prepper or survivalist is totally enamored with the quintessential semi-auto rifle platform. Though the AR-15s and AK-47s among...
How to Clean Your Guns the Right Way
Did you know that every time you fire your gun, a small amount of carbon, copper, lead and plastic residue is left in the...
How To Find Water
You probably already know that water is essential to your survival and a huge problem if you’re stuck without. In fact, just 3 days...
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
How to Sharpen a Knife
The actual process of honing your pocket knife, survival knife or hunting knife’s edge of your knife’s blade is a relatively simple process which may seem like it requires...
Guide to the Best Portable Sawmill
From childhood it’s always been a dream to build our own home. More specifically a timber frame house. Call us dreamers, but we never...
Body Shields for Home Defense
A few weeks ago I posted an article on items in our mail and among the items was the Hardcore Alpha Shield. Being a...
Easy Wilderness Prepper Skills
Easy Wilderness Survival Skills
No matter whether you planning to go on a backpacking, hunting or camping trip. It’s a good idea to have some...
Say Hello to the Glock Gen 5
On August 30, 2017, Glock finally released the long awaited Generation 5 pistols in the 17 and 19 frame! After the FBI received their...
HEALTH
Tips on Stress and Resilience
Getting enough ѕlеер іѕ a pivotal ingredient to being able tо handle the ѕtrеѕѕ that уоu encounter during the day.
It ѕtаndѕ to rеаѕоn thаt...
How to Stay in Shape in Winter
We have covered a host of different articles on everything from protein intake to the use of supplements and vitamins. One of the problems...
Remedies – Infection Prevention and Treatment
Before we get into the subject of prevention and alternative treatments of infections, I think it is necessary to say that I have no...
What Happens When You Eat Nothing but MREs
Ah, MREs. Meals Rejected by Ethiopians. Meals Rejected by the Enemy. Meals Rejected by Everyone. It actually stands for Meals, Ready to Eat, which...
Remedies for High Blood Pressure
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), around 34% of American adults have...
LATEST ARTICLES
The Prepper’s Daily Recipe – Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
Grandma Catherine's Old Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1 ½ cups butter, melted
2 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans or walnuts (I use crispy nuts)
3...
The Top 5 Heirloom Seeds Companies
More and more gardeners are turning to small family owned businesses to purchase heirloom variety seeds. Giant companies such as Burbee claim they do not and have never sold GMO seeds. But they do admit to purchasing a certain amount of their seeds from...
Recipe – Thai Green Chicken Thigh Curry
Do you LOVE flavorful dishes? I sure do. And I suspect this recipe for Thai Green Chicken Thigh Curry will be added to your recipe box for a regular rotation once you try it.
Chicken thighs are my favorite cut of chicken. Not only are...
How To Tune NOAA Weather Radio
NOAA Weather Radio allows for access to important weather information across the country 24 hours a day. The ability to tune in and monitor this information can be vital during emergency situations or outdoor ventures. Learn how to tune NOAA Weather Radio frequencies on...
Letter from a Prepper – Nursery expansion
Short and to the point.
Now that it's getting warmer, we have been working on an enclosed space to move the trees to.
It's close to both the greenhouse and the chicken coop. It has a seven foot deer fence around it, and we will be...
The Prepper’s Daily Recipe – APPLE PIE JAM
Apple Pie Jam is a favorite for fall and winter. The jam is not too sweet but has lots of great taste! One of the benefits of having an abundance of a particular veggie or fruit is that you feel a bit more comfortable...
Daily Tip: Refining Gasoline Storage Plan
There I was, with a 5 gallon plastic gasoline container hoisted up on my shoulder, spout down into a funnel which was in my...
