by Sandra Ogden Getting out of the city and choosing to live “out in the country” is a goal of many people nowadays. “Homesteading” sounds so idealistic; getting back to the basics and living the dream! What most don’t realize is homesteading is hard physical work and has a lot of unknowns. It requires a lot […]
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Mini Farming on a 1/3-Acre Suburban Lot
By: JenMar Gather together a group of preparedness minded folks and the conversation invariably turns to pulling up stakes and moving to the country to create a self-reliant home and life. But, for many, moving is not an option. Work, family, kids, health, personal responsibilities are all valid reasons keeping people in their present location. […]
Bug Out Bike – Building a Bug Out Bicycle
by Barry B Bikes in a TEOTWAWKI situation may be the standard form of transportation and highly valued. I’m speaking more about mountain bikes (MB) than the traditional multi-speed road bike. Mountain bikes are a great utility vehicle. They can traverse rough terrain, are rugged, and geared to make pulling a small trailer much easier. […]
What Is EDC?: The Beginner’s Guide to Everyday Carry
by S. Loch Pennsylvania For some odd years, I have found myself going deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole of Every Day Carry (EDC) and, as many of you have modified or improved my EDC and most likely will continue to do so as the years go by. As a kid, I couldn’t wait to get […]
The Ultimate Prepper’s SHTF Supplies Checklist
Some advice – avoid big cities. Be careful approaching overpasses, underpasses, crossroads, and hills. If you are traveling with two vehicles – one can scout (ideally the one with less important items) and the other can follow.
How to Cure Fungus Problems on Fruit Trees
By Kate in GA While this technique will work with all perennial plants, my focus for this article is really on the perennials in the garden. I will specifically talk about fruit trees. However, this will work on all perennial plants that may be giving you problems. Let me start by saying that I have […]