by Jim M With the cost of everything going up and the future uncertain, stretching your resources and re-purposing items becomes more of a necessity. I am always looking for new ways to get the “max for the minimum.” Some recent posts here reminded me of some of these things. My grandparents and parents were […]
How To Raise Baby Chickens: How To Get Hens To Adopt Mail Order or Feed Store Chicks
by Christine M If you have ever raised day-old chicks from the feed store or by mail order you know that it is a hassle. You have to monitor them all the time, check the temperature of the brooder and in general be their mommy until they are old enough to go in with the […]
Book Review: The Prepper’s Guide to Surviving The End of the World as We Know It – review by Joel Skousen
The latest book offered by M. D. Creekmore is called The Prepper’s Guide to Surviving The End of the World as We Know. This useful guide quickly and easily covers the full range of essentials in stockpiling and equipment from water, food, and tools to medicine, communications, and weapons. It’s a 176-page book that is […]
A Guide To Concealed Carry Reciprocity In Tennessee
Tennessee has the ideal configuration to border numerous states. “The Volunteer State” shares borders with the following states located in the Midwest and Southeastern regions of the United States: Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Virginia Only one state (Missouri) touches as many states as Tennessee touches. Throw in neighboring states like Illinois, […]
My Favorite Concealed Carry Gear (For 2020)
IWB Holsters When it comes to inside the waistband holders I have several favorites but if I had to narrow it down to just one IWB holster I’d have to choose the Alien Gear Holsters Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB, Holster (check Amazon.com for current price and availability). As far as IWB holsters go this one […]
How to Live in a Travel Trailer Full-Time
Can you live full-time in a travel trailer? Yes, you can. The main drawback is limited space but with a few simple hacks and downsizing, you can definitely live full-time in a camper trailer or RV. How do I know… I know because I’ve done it and even wrote a book about how I did […]
What Are The Best Alternative Heat Sources to Use During a Power Outage?
Let’s face it, heating your home during a long-term power outage is probably one of the biggest challenges that a homeowner facing the cold winter has to overcome. You have to keep your body temperature in the normal range i.e. above 95 F (35 C) or hypothermia will start to set in. When your body […]
5 Powerful Life Lessons from Outdoor Adventures
by Mike J Believe it or not, your next outdoor adventure could be doing more than merely fulfilling the adrenaline junkie in you. There are a surprising number of powerful life lessons thrown into the mix when embracing the great outdoors. And you probably aren’t even aware of them. Take a leap of faith and […]
Essential Body Armor for TEOTWAWKI
By J. Robinson During TEOTWAWKI, long-term survivability will depend upon more than adequate firepower from a diverse gun collection. Historically, men and women who faced violence, conflict, and war did so not just with arms of swords, but also with armor. In dire times of combat having the ability to protect oneself and loved ones […]
Botulism and canning – the whys and wherefores
by OhioPrepper I’ve been thinking about writing this article for a while, since I’ve explained all of this numerous times over the years, both here and elsewhere; but, when a recent comment on this forum mentioned canning Kale and the response was asking if it could be water bath canned, I knew that folks did […]
How to Prepare Your Home Prior to a Bug-Out
by Randy W One topic that I have not seen a lot of coverage on in recent years is the topic of getting one’s home prepared just prior to running out the door due to a forced evacuation or a “Bug Out” scenario. If you live in an area susceptible to Hurricanes, tropical storms tidal […]
How to find a “Prepper Job” that’s right for you
by Oldalaskan What kind of jobs are available for “Preppers?” This is a very broad statement but I will narrow this down to some of the small business I have created in the years past and maybe you can adapt them towards your needs or likes. One of the first businesses that I done was […]