Tag: Prepping
Make it a Prepper Christmas
Pete makes suggests for prepping-related gifts this year, from stocking-stuffers to mid-priced and more expensive gifts.
We Ready the Homestead as Winter Storm Brews
We are expecting a minor snow storm with high winds, so we did some prepping on the homestead to prep the property and ensure we stay warm and dry.
Installing our New Generator
My prepper friend Karl visits from the city and brings a truck full of goodies, both the kind that hum and the kind that go bang.
Upgrading and Repairing our Security Devices
While rural areas are safer than most urban areas, there are criminals who prey on empty or isolated country homes. A good security system can help deter them.
Middle East Heats up as Iran Threatens Reprisals
Iran appears to be planning a larger attack on Israel, one it says "will surpass all expectations." Will this be much ado about nothing or lead to a worst-case scenario?
Big Improvements on the Homestead
Thanks to friends and helpful volunteers, we made huge strides cleaning up the homestead and getting a little closer to "normal" post Helene,
Election Prediction: The Downhill Slide will Continue
Even if Trump wins in a landslide, he may be able to slow the country's decline, but he won't be able to reverse it.
Five Weeks After the Deluge
It's been five weeks since Hurricane Helene roared ashore and dumped somewhere up to 30 inches of rain on the Appalachians. We still aren't over it, but we're moving on.
Top-Off Preps: Eight Things to do at the Last Minute
If you had 12 to 48 hours advanced warning for a disaster struck, what steps would you take to finalize your preps and get ready to survive?
Pluses and Minuses of Remote Locations
Living off the beaten track has pluses and minuses. It has definitely slowed our recovery, but we think the benefits outweigh the downside.