by Scott in the Midwest Do the following simple things with those you care about, and I firmly believe it will bring you more happiness and more benefit than any single “prep” activity you can do on your own: Be open with them about your … [Continue reading] about Convincing Others to Prepare – It Can Be a Challenge.
by Robbins I have strived for the last 10 years to become more and more self-sufficient. This was not the result of any event or premonition. I had no inkling there was a prepper movement or survival community. It was just something in my DNA. I … [Continue reading] about Raising Livestock on a Small Piece of Property
Homesteading is also about earning a living! by D. in Kansas My husband and I were freaking out about the economy in 1978, so moved from a metro lifestyle in another state to rural Kansas where we fenced and planted a half-acre garden. I learned … [Continue reading] about How to Make and Save Money Living in the Country
by Karen I Being able to repair things is a useful skill to have – believe me, when you’ve knocked your iron off the ironing board repeatedly, it’s awful handy to know how to fix it. Tackling simple mechanical objects like an iron or (my … [Continue reading] about Fix It Yourself: How to Fix Things Around The House
by K.M. Nevel Given that the majority of Americans live in heavily populated urban areas, it’s likely that many of us are living in apartment and condo complexes and buildings, whether by choice or out of necessity. It’s reasonable to assume that … [Continue reading] about How to Be a Prepper in an Apartment
By Lee Forbes My wife and I are new to prepping and have been at it for only seven months. I have been very pleasantly surprised by the things I’ve been getting out of this pursuit which I did not expect when I started. Among these things are; … [Continue reading] about Everyday Carry Checklist – What Are The EDC Essentials?
by SurvivorDan While the grid is up or generators are running, I suggest layers of lighting. Security lights (check these out at Amazon.com) around the residence are the norm. They should be aimed out and be annoyingly blindingly bright. I have … [Continue reading] about Survival Retreat Security in Low Light Situations
by M. Roberts Most people have something to hide regardless if the object is valuable, sensitive, dangerous, illegal, or subject to confiscation. Storing objects in a safe under key or combination lock can be a good security measure, but not … [Continue reading] about DIY Secret Hiding Places Within Your Home
by The Angry Prepper Eberlestock’s Halftrack is a great bag (check the current price and availability at Amazon.com). This bag is made of tough stuff & is very dependable. The Halftrack is a 50 Liter bag that weighs about 6lbs. & 12oz. … [Continue reading] about Buyer’s Guide: Eberlestock Halftrack Pack Review
by Papa Bear The Dallas Observer published a report[i] recently that Texas has the worst electric grid in the nation. This was based on a North American Electric Reliability Corp report[ii]. That’s not very encouraging. They are also reporting … [Continue reading] about DIY Backup Power System for Home or Off-Grid Cabin
by Kristy L For a while now, I've been stocking up on food and drug store items. For me, it started after hurricane Ike. I got a taste of what it's like to live without electricity and have all the grocery stores and restaurants around me shut … [Continue reading] about Stocking up on Prepper Food Essentials