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Surviving the 23% Surge in Electricity Prices

In the last year, 39 states saw the cost of electricity rise faster than inflation. Here on the homestead, our solar panels generate financial returns as well as power.
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A Wild Weekend on the Homestead

Rural life isn't easy, but it can be interesting and challenging. This weekend proves the point, from contaminated water to animal rescues.

Firewood: It’s What’s on the Menu this Week

Homesteading
No big post today, just these two photos to let you know its been a busy but productive week on the homestead as we...

How to Keep your Real Life and your Prepper Life Siloed – Part 2

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How secure is your laptop or iPhone when it is on a public Wi-Fi Network? Do you know the steps to take to stay secure?

Different Threats in Urban and Rural Environments

Prepping
Random, unprovoked violence grows. and normalcy bias can get you killed whether you are in the city or the country.

How to Keep your Real Life and your Prepper Life Siloed – Part 1

Prepping
Protecting your security, safety and privacy: How and why you should keep your real and your online lives siloed under different identities.

Inflation Report

What the Debasement Trade is Telling Us

Have you heard of the debasement trade? We explain and tell you what it may mean for the economy and preppers.

How to Prepare for Whatever the Economy Does

Will the market go up or crash? Are we headed to the moon or a recession? Here's how to prep for any economic outcome.

Is the Economy as Bad as Many Fear?

What does our economic future hold? Will the U.S. see a recession, a depression, or inflation, and will it lead to a collapse?

How to Survive the Collapse

Lists, Inventories and the Endless Prepping Journey

Where is that? Did we get this? Who has the whatchamacallit? Why being well organized can help you on your prepping journey--or your bugout.

Trading Today’s Money for Tomorrow’s Calories and Energy

When fiat money fails and the collapse comes calling, calories and BTUs will be the new currency and physical labor will be in demand.

Are You Prepping for “Next Tuesday” or for Everything?

Stop prepping for "Next Tuesday" and start prepping for everything any day. It will elevate your preps and increase your survival.

Prepping for Nuclear War

A Response to “The Day Civilization Runs Out of Bread”

Don't let defeatist propaganda trick you into giving up. Learn why nuclear winter isn't the end, but a challenge to be met with preparation.
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U.S. Hits Three Iranian Nuclear Sites

American B2 bombers, escorted by U.S. F22 stealth fighter aircraft, have bombed three key Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
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What to Do if Nuclear War Breaks Out

What to Do if Nuclear War Breaks Out The world is probably closer to the use of nuclear arms in an aggressive manner today than...
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Protecting Yourself from Fallout

What is Fallout Simply put, fallout is radioactive dust created when a nuclear explosion throws dust and dirt (made radioactive by the bomb) miles into...
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Nuclear War: Planning and Preparing for the Worst

Nuclear War: Planning and Preparing for the Worst As you can see, coming through a nuclear emergency unscathed is unlikely to be accomplished by simple...
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Our Drought is Suddenly Over—For Now

How the weather in your retreat can affect your long-term survival and why first-hand, boots-on-the-ground experience matters.

Reasons to Not Delay Buying Your Prepper Property

If you plan to buy a retreat or more to a prepper property, Pete gives you several good reasons to get moving.

What are You Prepping For?

What are you prepping for? There's a long list of natural and man-made disasters and a longer list of preps.