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Ammo Costs Continue to Rise As Potential Shortage Builds

Gasoline prices may be falling, but ammunition prices are rising. Take your gas savings and add a few boxes of ammo to your survival stockpile.

Bombs, Blasts, and Survivors: The Importance of Resilience

History proves humanity survives the worst. Community, resilience, and teamwork may be the keys to surviving a major disaster.

The Zombie Rooster and the Homestead Slaughter

There comes a time when chickens have outlived their usefulness and aren't earning their keep, so we culled our spent hens this weekend.

Moscow Burns as Drone Arms Race Brings New Danger

Small drones are changing the face of warfare. Here is what preppers must learn from this asymmetric threat.

The Honey Harvest is In the Jar

The first part of the honey harvest is in and being bottled, but there will be one or two more this year as honey remains on the hives.

The Iran Peace Deal: Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Take advantage of the Iran peace deal and the lower price of fuel to replenish any preps you used. There are other threats we must prep for.

How to Keep your Real Life and your Prepper Life Siloed...

This is the conclusion of the series that started last week. For perspective, you should read the first and second parts before you read...

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.

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

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