The Pickled PrepperNews. Views and Advice

In most cases, your septic system will continue to work after a grid-down experience, but not aways, and not necessarily for long.

Canned foods and MREs can all be part of your preps, but they good for different things. We look a why you should probably store both.

When I was a kid, the future of this country seemed so bright. We were world leaders, winners, and special. Today. not so much.

As I write this around 10:30 p.m. (Eastern) on 4/18, there is breaking news that Israel is attacking Iran and Syria. It is too...

You can buy bees, or you can help your hives reproduce, expanding your bee yard or apiary at no cost. it just takes time and patience.

Only two of he five steps that will lead to an all-out war int he Middle East remain to be taken. The world holds its breath after Iran's attack on Israel.

We bite the bullet, write a check, and sign the contract with a solar provider. With any luck, we'll have a while-house solar power system installed in 90 days.

Why is the price of gold rising, and what does it mean? As the smart money races to safety, should you do the same?

Israel may be withdrawing some troops from Gaza, but this doesn't mean the war is over, This is just a pause between battles.

A prepper friend shares his silver collection and seeks to answer the question, is that enough silver? Enough for what? asks Pete.

The bird flu is back in the news, but what are the odds it will it become the next global pandemic? Should you prep for this?

The latest airstrike killed multiple Iranian senior officers and make jump start a war in the Middle East. Are you prepared for that?

The government is using lists of people who watch YouTube videos to track down criminals. What would your viewing history tell them?

Ammunition is decently priced with good availability, something that may change closer to the election or if the U.S. goes to war.

Large cities with liberal governments are already high crime areas, but its going to get worse as more cops leave and fewer criminals get locked up.

It's the time of year to start your small gas-powered engines, change the oil, grease the moving parts, and make sure your equipment is ready.

A dystopian future caused by war, political strife, and economic collapse might await us. How can we prepare to survive that?

Between politics, the economy and world affairs, it’s looking pretty ugly out there. War looms, inflation rises, and politics degrades us.

Food poisoning is no fun. I guess you could consider it training for a post-SHTF scenario, but its not something I want to do voluntarily!

We could be heading into a period of yoyo inflation as interest repeatedly rise and fall. Make sure you are prepared for rising rates.

The early spring has meant a surge an egg sales and very active beehives. Now we just have to hope there isn't a sudden hard freeze.

The gears of justice turn slowly, but they do turn. Five years after it was stolen, the Sheriff returns a gun to me.

We get a third solar power quote, and this one has some nice features. There are a few open issues, but it could be a winner!

Electronic devices seem to fail more than the old mechanicals ones they replaced. Adding internet connectivity can increase problems.

There's a storm on the horizon—the economy, crime, layoffs, open borders, war—and it looks like its bearing down on us.

Suddenly, spring was here. The bees were flying, the robins were hunting worms, and the bats were catching insects. The homestead is getting busy again.

Have you noticed that the war is Ukraine is getting more attention, and not for good reasons? Things may be getting worse.

Not 100 percent pleased with the first quote we got for a whole-house solar system, we talked to a second vendor and got another quote.

Cost, the warehouse store that is a prepper's paradise, has started selling gold bars and silver coins. Is buying gold and silver at Costco a good idea?

the loss of the AT&T wireless network for about 12 hours last week should be a reminder of how vulnerable we are to a loss of technology.