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Swarming Bees and How to Prevent Them

Losing a swarm is a lost investment, but these bees are paying for themselves in more ways than one as the hives multiply.

Drought, the Super El Niño, and Other Weather Threats

A forecast that is too hot and too dry threatens to exacerbate day-to-day problems and make the summer of 2026 a difficult one.

Hormuz Blockade Signals the Closure of our Brief Window

As the Strait of Hormuz is throttled, the window for self-sufficiency narrows. I’m stocking up on Gold Dots and bacon.

I Hope You are Stocked Up on TP and Kleenex

A 1 million square foot warehouse that held toilet paper and Kleenex facial tissue was consumed in a six-alarm fire earlier this week in California.

B-52s and Bank Accounts: Navigating the Iran Ceasefire

Trump’s ultimatum to Iran has secured a 14-day reprieve. Use this window to shore up your preps and build resilience.

Is the Pendulum Swinging Back?

Society, the economy, and politics always swing back. Learn how preppers can adapt to cycles and embrace disruption.

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?

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.

Lessons for Preppers from the 2026 Iranian Collapse

Learn to spot the warning signs of societal collapse, from bank runs to comms blackouts, using the 2026 Iranian crisis as a blueprint.

Worth Reading: What a Collapse Looks Like

After propping each other up for decades, both Cuba and Venezuela are collapsing. This is just more proof socialism fails.

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.

More Specifics on Why Pakistan Might turn to Nukes

If India cuts off the water supply to Pakistan, they could consider it an existential threat and respond with nuclear weapons.

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...

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...

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...

Reasons 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.

Pluses and Minuses of Remote Locations

Living off the beaten track has pluses and minuses. It has definitely slowed our recovery, but we think the benefits outweigh the downside.