Whether you are keeping fuel on hand as part of a long-term prep in case of infrastructure collapse, or you just need some ready to go for your lawn mower or tools, rotating your gas can be a major pain. That’s because modern gasoline tends to go bad quickly, especially the stuff with ethanol in …
Kerosene is one of the most common and popular fuels around the world, and is regularly used in heaters, cooking appliances and more. Although it’s no longer quite as popular in North America as it used to be, it is still a reliable standby for various types of portable heaters. Every prepper, naturally, will want …
Can Diesel Fuel be Used in a Kerosene Heater? Risks and Benefits Read More »
Kerosene is a popular fuel source still used in many households around the world, and commonly used for heating, lighting, and cooking. Although nowhere near as popular in the US as it used to be, it is still a viable fuel for many homes. However, if you rely on stored kerosene for an extended period …
Unless you are already living a retrograde, off-grid lifestyle chances are you depend on quite a few gasoline-powered tools and conveyances in your life. Everything from lawn care equipment to automobiles and the ever important generator runs on gasoline and considering that the cogs of commerce that make this precious liquid fuel so readily available …
Flour is one of those staples found in every pantry across the globe. It’s used in cuisine from every culture in the world as it’s the main ingredient in many kinds of pasta, bread, and other baked goods. Unfortunately, flour has a shorter than expected expiration date since it is greatly affected by bugs and …
How To Store Flour Long Term – What You Need To Know Read More »
Relying on wood for heat is kind of a funny thing. You might think you have a giant stack of firewood that can last you well through the winter, only to find out, horrified, that you were down to your last few pieces when you aren’t even halfway through the cold season. If you rely …
If your home is heated by burning wood, whether it be through a wood stove or fireplace, then you already know the importance of having a healthy stockpile of split firewood nearby. Veterans of the wood-splitting world will often chime in with different opinions on how big (or small) you should split your firewood for …
Modern conveniences and amenities have made staying warm more of an afterthought rather than at the forefront of people’s minds during the winter months. Having heat coming out of the vents in your house at the touch of a thermostat takes the thought process out of how to keep warm during cold days and nights. …
Gasoline storage is a big deal for preppers, since you’re going to need plenty of it to run both your vehicle, your generator if you have one, and all your gas-powered tools after commerce grinds to a halt and supply lines collapse in a SHTF situation. There’s just one problem that crops up constantly with …
Anyone that relies on propane in any capacity, either as a whole house fuel for heating or as a fuel source for standalone appliances like portable heaters, grills and so forth must become intimately acquainted with how long they can expect their propane to last under a given use schedule. Getting this part wrong can …
