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I just posted a new video over on YouTube, and I think this is one a lot of people are going to relate to. It feels like folks are on edge everywhere lately — on the road, in stores, at work, and just out in public. I’m seeing it here in Appalachia too. People are […]

Some of you have told me you don’t always see my new videos when they go up, even if you’re subscribed. Sometimes YouTube shows them, sometimes it doesn’t. That’s just the way it seems to be now. So I wanted to send this quick email and let you know I posted a new video: The […]

Orders placed now will ship Friday. And once these are gone, that’s it — I’m not planning to order more. This drive contains hundreds of preparedness, self-reliance, old-time skills, survival, homesteading, and practical knowledge files all in one place. No digging around. No hunting through dead links. No depending on the internet being available when […]

I just posted a new video on YouTube, and this one is more personal than usual. I grew up dirt poor here in Appalachia. And I don’t mean “poor” as in not having the newest phone, newest clothes, or the latest gadget. I mean tents, cars, barns, old campers, no indoor plumbing, no running water […]

The Appalachian Freedom Files USB Drive is back in stock. I just received a new shipment, so orders are open again here: https://mdcreekmore.com/freedom-files-drive/

The snow didn’t fall very deep here but there is a thick layer of ice under that’s extremely slick… thankfully, it wasn’t as bad here as they were forecasting, and the power stayed on so no need to fire up my generator or favorite portable power bank. Weather forecast is 4-6 degrees tonight with a […]

In 2019, a hundred dollars at the grocery store filled up a cart. Today, that same list costs nearly a hundred and forty. And it’s not just food — even deodorant has doubled in price. The experts tell us to buy stocks, gold, or crypto to beat inflation. Wall Street wants you trapped in their […]

By Joel Skousen, Author of the Secure Home and Strategic Relocation A few days ago Mr. Creekmore asked me to do a write-up on how-to make a manufactured home more secure. As Mr. Creekmore pointed out this is the type of housing that many of his readers live in but is also generally the least secure. And yes, I know […]

New video is up: Everyday Carry in Appalachia — My No-Nonsense EDCSimple, reliable gear that actually earns pocket space—knife, light, pepper spray, holster, and a few rural must-haves. No paid sponsors—just what I use and would recommend to family. Watch here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ywiexPO2E Question for you: What’s the ONE item you’d add (or remove) from […]

I don’t recommend Berkey anymore. They’ve had quality-control questions and still don’t hold a recognized performance certification. Independent lab tests are fine, but that’s not the same as third-party certification that also audits manufacturing. When it’s my drinking water, I want both published data and a recognized cert. I do recommend ProOne for home use […]

Cabin lived in by the “king” of frugal living in Appalachia old Tom Cassidy. “I’ve got that little cot in there, a chair, a stove for heat and cooking, a frying pan, a bean pot, an old dresser, a fiddle, and my pistol. What more does a man need?” Tom lived in this 8×8 foot […]

I’ve lived long enough to know one thing for sure — the best parts of life aren’t online. They don’t come from a glowing screen. They come from quiet mornings, hard work, and the kind of peace you can only find when the noise is turned off. I grew up in Appalachia. We didn’t have […]