By Michael C I noticed that many people on this blog want to store milk, vegetables, seeds, and medication in a refrigerated atmosphere but have yet to buy 2 refrigerators. Remember the "two is one and one is none" motto; you need 2 ways (or … [Continue reading] about How To Build A Solar Powered Off-The-Grid Refrigerator
by Repair Mama I just wanted to do a post on trying to save money by making your home cost you a little less. Why give your money to the utility when you can use it to prep. They get enough of our hard earned dollars as it is. I have used these … [Continue reading] about How to Keep an Old House Warm in Winter?
by The Mid-west Mrs. Can I Raise Meat Rabbits In My Backyard? Yes, You Can! I had rabbits when I was young but only as pets. Our children had rabbits growing up, again only as pets. We now have rabbits but they are for food. You have most likely a … [Continue reading] about Can I Raise Meat Rabbits In My Backyard?
Quote from Stratfor.com “Dear Stratfor Member, We have learned that Stratfor's website was hacked by an unauthorized party.” by Gail S - reprinted here for 2012 I have a subscription with Stratfor.com. The firm, under the tutelage of George … [Continue reading] about How Can I Keep Your Personal Information Safe Online?
by Nate Smith If you have made the decision that you would like to try your hand at keeping some chickens in your backyard, there are a few considerations that you might want to make first, and although you have probably thought of some of these, … [Continue reading] about Can I Keep Chickens In My Backyard?
by Joe I Lately, I've seen quite a bit of information on using the .22 rimfire as a primary self-defense weapon, an option when hunting large game, and even a primary offensive weapon. This reasoning has surfaced in recent years due to several … [Continue reading] about Is the .22 Rimfire The Best Firearm For Preppers?
by D. Holden Introduction Water: the source of life. One can live weeks without food, but only days without water. Water makes up approximately 60-70% of a human's body weight. It is and should be, one of the most important considerations in … [Continue reading] about Water Purification Options for Long-Term Survival
by Jason - www.theselfsufficientgardener.com It’s generally considered blasphemy these days to be a survivalist and not garden. Food is the most important survival consideration next to water for the survival minded. It makes sense to be at … [Continue reading] about What Are The Best Foods To Grow In A Survival Garden?
by Ray K EMP, or Electromagnetic Pulse. Most of us have heard of it, some of us understand what it is and what it does, and those who have read “One Second After” have an idea of what will happen if we are attacked with it. Some additional info … [Continue reading] about What Would an EMP Do?
by Janet Spencer, Catastropharian Extraordinaire In 1994 a friend of mine was in the Northridge earthquake. She was awakened in the middle of the night by her apartment collapsing around her. She crawled out of the wreckage wearing nothing but her … [Continue reading] about 7 Ways to Prepare for and Survive an Earthquake
by Albert S This month a relative of mine threw his back out very badly. He was bedridden and unable to function physically in any meaningful way. Cook his own meals? No. Get to the bathroom without assistance? No. Do survival tasks like chop … [Continue reading] about Survival of The Fittest – Prepper Fitness Training