It was a Tough Winter for our Honey Bees
The weeks of bitter cold weather in January took their toll on Pete's bees, but enough hives made it through he can rebuild his apiary.
Gold Sets Record High, Tops $3,000 per Ounce
Gold reached a new high on Friday, March 14, 2025, breaking the $3,000 barrier. That's up $100 in about a month.
Setting up an IBC Tote as a Firefighting Tank
Preparing for the possibility of forest fires, we set up and test our first IBC tote. It holds 275 gallons of water we can use to fight brush fires.
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.
America First, Europe Third
After Zelensky dug himself a hole while visiting the oval office, Europe seems ready and willing to pull him out. But do they have the strength?
Measles Outbreak Spreads to More States
While many worry about new or emerging diseases, there is a measles outbreak in Texas that has spread to New Jersey and Kentucky.
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.