Fog engulfs the mountains. When not in a drought, the Appalachians can be a temperate rain forest.

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.
Calories, BTUs, and manpower will be the currency after a collapse.

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.
There are now at least 40 logs from 7 inches to 20 or more in diameter waiting to be cut.

Tree Work Means More Work for Me

Think retirement means slowing down? For this prepper, it means stacking firewood, staying self-reliant, and finding true freedom in hard work.
House Cleaning

Some Pickled Prepper Housecleaning and Improvements

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If you look closely, on the right, you can see where the comb broke apart when I lifted another super off this hive, exposing the honey. The light, white wax is newly drawn comb.

Beekeeping and Water Woes: Thriving Through the Drought

The lack of rain is affecting humans, honeybees, and plants, but some relief may lie on the horizon, at least in the Appalachians.
We might be seeing this in the near future.

The Next Oil Shortage is Here

Have you noticed how the Democrats send a memo around with new talking points, and then everyone uses them? From congressmen to television hosts...
Pete's "New to him" chain saw, a Stihl MS-261, came with a larger-than-recommended bar and a good chain.

Survival Supplies at the Pawn Shop?

Pawn shops can be a good place for preppers to cash in some gold or silver, buy a gun, pick up a knife, or purchase a chainsaw and other tools.
Is this a prepper or a survivalist? He could be both.

A Survivalist’s Look at the Issues of the Day

Are you a prepper or a survivalist? From the Iran blockade to Hanta virus risks, sometimes your mindset matters more than your gear.
If the bombs don't get you, nuclear winter will make a post-global nuclear war existence a struggle.

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.
Humanoid robots for caregiving and light housework and said to be right around the corner. I think it's going to be a while before a homestead-ready robot capable of using power tools is available.

The Dangers of Robotic Labor at Home

Robotic help is coming to homes near you, but at what cost? From privacy leaks to grid-down failures, they can be a prepping vulnerability.