Frozen Pipes and Falling Silver: A Week of Winter Reality
When the temperature hits 2°F, even off-grid systems fail. That's why we were glad to have backups for our backups.
The War Within the War: 2027 is Coming Fast
As the U.S. targets Iran’s oil and nuclear sites, the "Quiet War" with China is heating up. Are you prepped for what comes next?
The Storm was Only Half the Battle
After the storm passes, power surges, windchill dangers, and cold weather CCW show that there is more to survival than the event itself.
Winter Storm Fails to Meet Expectations
Pete live blogs the 2026 winter storm, giving multiple updates per day, Hold down the Alt key and hit the refresh button to clear the cache and load the latest update.
Silver Hits the $100 Milestone, Gold Close to $5,000
Silver has topped $100 as the global order shifts. Here’s what record metal prices mean for your self-sufficiency.
Now We’re Facing a Severe Ice Storm as the Snow Heads...
Widespread power outages are headed our way and all we can do is prep. We're seeing some panic buying as people get ready
Here’s how We’re Riding Out the Storm of the Year
When the grid fails and the roads freeze, self-reliance isn't a hobby—it's a necessity. Here is our plan for the winter coming blast.
Hardening the Body for Winter Weather
From "hardening" our body to managing LiFePO4 battery limits, how we adapt our homestead for the polar vortexes.
The SOS Economy: Cellular Outages and the Coming Grid Failure
Verizon’s outage was a warning. As a polar vortex nears, learn why you need manual backups in case the grid goes down.
Silver Breaks $90 Per Ounce, Eyes $100
Silver smashes $90 per ounce as the "debasement trade" accelerates and precious metals climb to new heights.