Tag: Prepping
Can you Survive the Hungry Hordes in a Grid-Down Event?
When people grow hungry, the start to get desperate, and when there is no rule of law, they can be a threat. Are you prepared for mass starvation?
Firewood Cutting, Splitting and Stacking
As we leave winter behind, we start preparing for the next one, laying in a good stock of firewood to dry and season over the summer.
The Future that Withered on the Vine
When I was a boy, the future looked bright. Now that I am living in that future, it's pretty disappointing. I blame the politicians.
Building a Predator-Proof Henhouse
Losing chickens is a part of homestead life, but you don't have to make it easy on the predators. Take steps to keep your egg-supply safe.
What Preppers Need to Know About Septic Systems
In most cases, your septic system will continue to work after a grid-down experience, but not aways, and not necessarily for long.
The Heat is On for Much of the U.S.
The national Weather Services predicts a hooter-than-normal summer for much of the U.S.
Canned Goods Versus MREs for Bugging In or Out
Canned foods and MREs can all be part of your preps, but they good for different things. We look a why you should probably store both.
We Commit to Solar Power
We bite the bullet, write a check, and sign the contract with a solar provider. With any luck, we'll have a while-house solar power system installed in 90 days.
What Does the Skyrocketing Price of Gold Signal?
Why is the price of gold rising, and what does it mean? As the smart money races to safety, should you do the same?
What its Like at the Center of a Nuclear Strike
When a nuclear weapon hits, the resulting fireball and high winds bulldoze everything withing three miles and kill people for fifteen miles.
