Articles on how to prepare yourself, your family, your house and your livestock for disasters and emergencies of all sizes. This isn’t the same as actually surviving them; this is about getting ready for them and, in many cases, avoiding them altogether!
Prepping is simply the mitigation of risk by proaction, specifically by increasing competency in various disciplines (internal), and the acquisition of equipment and provisions which will better equip one to survive the rigors of a perilous situation or emergency (external). But when you stop to consider all the various threats and situations one could face, …
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Time to pull back the curtain on my writing. I’ve been prepping for over 25 years, and I just hit a milestone. You know, the big one that comes with having too many birthdays to count. The one signified by discounts at the local coffee shop, and an AARP card in the mail. Yeah, that …
Oil heated homes are a fairly common occurrence throughout much of the Northwestern and Northeastern states in the US, especially in urban areas, although it is not unusual to encounter them in more rural communities. These systems rely on a petroleum distillate commonly known as home heating oil, or HHO. Keeping your house livable and …
We’ve seen it happen – drought, flood, pandemic – the stock on the shelves empties out fast, and prices begin to skyrocket as people start stockpiling too late. But those who have prepared for droughts can sit pretty, knowing they have enough to last them at least a year or two until the drought breaks. …
If you’ve ever taken the time to really look around you wherever you happen to be out in the world, you will probably be surprised at how much info you can gather about the people nearby, just based on the way they dress, the way they present themselves to the world, and on their attitude. …
There is nothing quite like marriage. When times are good and the weather is sunny, it really is bliss and holy matrimony. But when things are bad it can feel like crawling on your belly over hot coals and broken glass. It goes without saying that marriages take work, and it is a team effort …
If you are brand spanking new to prepping, you might be feeling pretty overwhelmed right about now. You might be confused, even anxious. That’s okay; no matter what pushed you to make the decision to get serious about your personal safety and the safety of your family, welcome aboard! I will wager that this will …
Earthquakes are a real threat to billions of people around the world. Even if you don’t live somewhere with frequent earthquakes, they can strike anywhere at any time. Unlike many other forms of natural disasters, though, earthquakes occur with almost no warning, so it’s critical that you’re always prepared for the worst-case scenario. To get …
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The CDC reports over 600 deaths in the United States each and every year due to extreme heat. Climbing summertime temperatures and extreme humidity combine to broil regions with days or even weeks of punishing heat that can see people’s bodies unable to cope with the stresses. Heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke …
Chances are if you have been prepping for any length of time you will have had the encounter and subsequent conversation with friends, or maybe even family, that is sometimes a little bit uncomfortable, and other times a little bit sad. I am referring of course to the conversation where you try to hopefully get …
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