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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 […]

The truth is that Trump isn’t going to drain the swamp—he is swimming in it and is part of it. The ‘anti-establishment’ and ‘drain the swamp’ rhetoric were simply strategies to separate himself from the ‘other’ political party and gain support. Both political parties. including MAGA lead to the same destination: the Great Reset, AI-driven […]

Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was expected to spark civil unrest, yet the silence from the political left has been startling. In this video, I discuss my surprise at the lack of riots and protests and explore what might really be going on behind the scenes. Could the calm be temporary, or do […]

With the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House, it’s essential to examine his track record beyond campaign promises and rhetoric. Many voters see Trump as an outsider ready to “drain the swamp,” but his actions in office often told a different story. Even if Trump wins a second term, we shouldn’t expect […]

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Palestine (part of the land now called Israel) was a predominantly Arab land under Ottoman rule, where Arabs and a smaller Jewish minority lived side by side. However, the arrival of European Jewish immigrants, spurred by the Zionist movement, began to change the demographics. These immigrants sought […]

Hey, everyone! It’s been a productive week here at the homestead, and I wanted to share what I’ve done to keep moving forward with prepping. As you all know, prepping is about staying consistent, making small improvements, and thinking ahead. Here’s what I did this week: Stockpiled More Canned Goods I headed to the local […]