One of the scariest and most likely society-toppling events that could happen is a large-scale EMP event. A large enough EMP could potentially knock out all power grids and electronic devices across an entire country, plunging us back to the pre-industrial age and into a state of anarchy and chaos. Most of us already know …
Despite how cute and cuddly they look, raccoons can be a major nuisance anywhere they are found near human habitation. These black-masked and ring-tailed rascals raid garbage cans and gardens for food, nest in attics, poop all over the place, and generally make a nuisance of themselves. They can also carry diseases that can harm …
Everyone understands the aggravation of having a fly loose in their home, but beyond annoyance flies can be a serious problem since they can spread disease. Anywhere you have nasty odors or filth accumulating you can count on flies showing up. That will always make a bad situation worse, and there are plenty of techniques …
Pretty much everyone will fall prey to mosquitoes at some point in their life. Absolutely persistent, nearly impossible to stop, and present pretty much everywhere around the world, these biting bloodsuckers aren’t just annoying; they can be really dangerous, transmitting terrible and even life-threatening diseases. As it turns out, some people assert that you don’t …
Snakes are among the most common reptiles that you will encounter during your travels in nature or even on your very own property. There are many dozens of species found in every state, but only a tiny fraction of them are poisonous. Despite this, poisonous snakes are extremely dangerous and should be avoided, and learning …
“In his house at R’lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming” – H.P. Lovecraft, The Call of Cthulhu That’s got to be one of the most quoted lines in all of Lovecraft. I’ve recently taken quite a liking to the works of Mr. Lovecraft, so when I saw a depiction of his most iconic character on a …
One of the most fundamental preps for any sort of emergency or disaster preparedness is having stockpiled supplies and a sizable supply of food on hand. Chances are you won’t be able to dash down to your local corner store or grocery if you need something for the duration of the event, and even if …
Here’s Your Grocery List of 16 Items for the Next Power Outage Read More »
Winter weather presents many challenges for preppers, and not the least of all is the prospect of facing bitterly cold weather without any electricity. Loss of lighting and, worse, loss of heat can be potentially deadly or at best can make your life totally miserable. Luckily, for all but the most extreme environments, it is …
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It’s hard to believe that the Ferro rod wasn’t the first type of firestarter that uses combustible elements to start a fire. Magnesium has been used to start fires for hundreds of years and it is the seventh most abundant element in the world and is usually found inside the earth’s crust. How exactly do …
Beavers are among the most famous of all animals worldwide, with their very name being synonymous with industriousness and work ethic. They also happen to be critical species across much of their range and are responsible for reshaping and maintaining the environment to such a degree that entire other species depend on their activity. These …
