Tag: weather
Another Warm Day Means More Homestead Chores Get Done
There is always some outside work waiting to be done. Why not do it when the weather is warm and the sun is shining?
As Hurricane Ida Heads Toward New Orleans, Bugging Out Makes Sense
Hurricane Ida strengthened thanks to warm Gulf water and is expected to make landfall on Sunday night. Damage may be felt across multiple states.
Road Repairs Underway Sooner than we Expected
A county crew was working on the dirt road leading up our mountain Thursday, so we went out to thank them and chatted for...
How to Prepare for Drought and Changing Weather Patterns
The Western U.S. is experiencing a record-setting drought. How can you survive if your water source dries up? What options are there?
Survival Diary June 28: Propane Possibilities
Our all-electric house may be getting its first propane-powered appliance. That could be the foot in the door.
Prepper Diary April 21: Cold Weather Slows our Outdoor Work
As a blast of cold weather rolls Eastward, we fall back onto old winter habits and prep for possible snow fall.
Spring Shows Up For a Few Days, the Tease
The yellow blooms of forsythia in the valley below us herald the coming of spring, but our mountain locations keeps it at bay.
Extreme Drought Hits Western U.S., Plus New Solar Ideas
Much of the Western U.S. is in a severe to exceptional drought and unless some serious snow falls in their mountains, we could see an impact on the food supply
Texas Freeze Damage Assessment Continues: Time to do Your Own
As the amount of damage done to lives, livelihoods, houses, business and agriculture continue to climb in Texas, you may want to re-assess your preps.
After the Deep Freeze, we Experience the First Twinges of Spring
After a spate of cold days with temps dropping into the teens, we see the first signs of spring and we test our gravity-flow water system.
