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M.D. Creekmore

Hello, I’m M.D. Creekmore. I’ve been interested in self-reliance topics for over 25 years. I’m the author of four books that you can find at Amazon.com as well as Barnes and Noble. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about prepping, homesteading, and self-reliance topics through first-hand experience and now I want to share what I’ve learned with you.

How To Survive Being Homeless and Broke

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

These days, “survivalism” has come to mean preparing for great events like nuclear holocaust or total government collapse. But disaster may come on a much more personal level. Individuals can suffer catastrophe as surely as nations can.

Filed Under: Bugging Out

What is The Shelf Life of Bottled Water in Plastic Bottles?

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

Bottled Water shelf life

What is the shelf life of bottled water? That’s a great question and one that everyone who stores more than a case of bottled water has probably asked at some point.

From what I’ve read online and from the emails that I’ve gotten from my readers it seems that many think that drinking bottled water that’s over a few weeks old will result in sickness or instant death and this simply isn’t the case.

Filed Under: Prepping

How Long Does Canned Food Last?

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

homeless man - how long does canned food last

As a general rule store-bought canned foods can remain edible for several years past the listed expiration date on the can, however, canned foods that are eaten past the listed expiration date may not have the full nutritional value as the same foods that are eaten before the given expiration date on the can.

Filed Under: Prepping

Heating and Cooking Off-The-Grid With A Wood Stove

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

heating and cooking with a wood-stove

We live about as far north as you can go and still be in the continental U.S. It is about 60 miles to the Canadian border by road and 35 miles or so as the crow flies. Winter is the dominant season here! If it’s winter we’re coping with it and if it’s warm outside we’re thinking about the next winter.

Filed Under: Power Generation

What’s The Best Pocket Knife for Every Day Carry?

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

What is The Best Pocket Knife

Swiss Army Knives are arguably one of the most underrated and overlooked knives there is. They are great for everyday carry (EDC), camping, and wilderness survival but which is the best pocket knife for 2019. One of the most important pieces of advice you can follow when putting together your everyday carry, or EDC is […]

Filed Under: Knives and Blades

Can You Use Diesel Fuel In a Kerosene Heater?

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

Can You Use Diesel Fuel In Kerosene Appliances

It is well-known that diesel engines are capable of using other fuels besides diesel. This includes kerosene (with added lubrication). But how well does diesel work in items designed for kerosene? Theoretically, they should be almost interchangeable.

Filed Under: Homesteading, Power Generation, Prepping

What Does Don’t Tread on Me Mean? (It’s Shocking!)

November 11, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

What does don't tread on me mean today?

What Does Don’t Tread on Me Mean Today? Of the many slogans that have been socially adopted by some as a banner, and others as the new evil to kill, the line, “Don’t tread on me” is easily among the top ten over the past few years. To find out what the Don’t Tread on Me Flags Meaning today we need first take a look at where it came from, and why.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Is It Safe to Use a Propane Stove indoors?

November 8, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

Is It Safe to Use a Propane Stove indoors

by Jacki Is it Safe to Use a Propane Stove indoors? Yes, it is safe to use a propane stove indoors… if the proper steps and safety precautions are taken. However, it can prove to be hazardous if you don’t stick to the correct methods of doing so. In fact, propane is deemed to be […]

Filed Under: Power Generation, Prepping

Safe Indoor Emergency Cooking Solutions

November 8, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

cooking off the grid

by Robert H If you live or camp off the grid or plan to then you’ll need to figure out and plan how you’re going to cook off the grid. There are several ways and fuel choices and I’ll talk about those below. If you have any other suggestions or ideas then please leave those in […]

Filed Under: Prepping

What Will Your Local Police Do After The SHTF?

November 4, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

This is a question that all preppers should ask themselves and should prepare for. What will your local police do after a long-term SHTF grid-down situation? What will you do when they come for your supplies and gear? Click Here To Subscribe To My YouTube Channel

Filed Under: Security

Never Worry About Blood Pressure Again (How To Lower it Naturally)

November 2, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

cure blood pressure

In this video, I talk about how to treat “HIGH” blood pressure naturally at home and without prescription medications… Send me a birthday gift Ubiquinol CoQ10  Fish Oil  Hawthorn  Click Here To Subscribe To My YouTube Channel

Filed Under: Health and Fitness

What Happens to Nuclear Power Plants After Global Disaster?

October 31, 2019 M.D. Creekmore

by Dr. Arthur T. Bradley According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, there are sixty-one active commercial nuclear plants spread across the United States. A question on the minds of many is what would happen to those plants if the nation experienced a widespread, long-lasting power outage? Let me start by saying that there is a […]

Filed Under: Prepping

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