Do Prepping and Hoarding go Together like Peas and Carrots?
People talk about hoarding like its a bad thing. Maybe it is if you can't control it, but stockpiling goes hand-in-hand with prepping.
Europe Rededicates itself to War in the Face of Peace
While Trump brings Putin to the Peace Table, Europe seems to be embracing the war. But as the EU re-invests in its military, the danger grows.
Channeling my Inner Locksmith to Upgrade my Security
How we renovated and updated the old gun safe that came with the house, including replacing the old mechanical combination lock with a better model.
Fighting Wildfires and the Balrog
As 180 wildfires pop up across the Carolinas and Eastern Tennessee, Pete steps up his preps to fight wildfires.
The Latest Prepper Threat will Hit your Wallet
Pete has identified a new threat in our future and has changed his 2025 prepping plans to better prepare for it.
Prepping for Bubbles and Irrational Exuberance
Whether its the AI bubble or the everything bubble, chances are it will eventually pop. Here's how to prep for the day the market crashes.
FEMA, Trump, DOGE, and the Dems
Trump's election is stirring up the folks in Washington, but out here in Rural America, it's helping people affected by Helene get FEMA payments
Solar Power Not so Hot in the Winter
While our solar power system is now working at 100 percent, it's producing less than half the power it did in August. Some lessons here if you plan to go off grid.
How to Prep for an Uncertain Economic Future
Are we heading into a recession or an economic boom? Does the future hold pain, or gain? Here's how to prep for an uncertain economic future.