Do THIS Before the Grid Goes Down
In uncertain times, it's vital to prepare for survival without the modern comforts of electricity. When the grid goes down, it’s hard to predict how...
These Items Vanished When The Great Depression Hit
Rising inflation, the increasing cost of living, and tightening economic conditions have led many to fear a looming economic recession or even a...
FEMA Will Never Take Your Stockpile If You Hide It Here
A fake electronic outlet. The bottom of a fake plant. A false bottom drawer. All these might sound nice to the unexperienced eye, but there’s no way...
This Is How Much Water You Actually Need
Aside from shelter, water is the most critical component for maintaining human life in a survival situation. On average, a human being will die...
The Last Big Blackout Taught Me This
I wasn’t too worried when the lights flickered. It happens, sometimes. It was a stormy night, with the temperature hovering just above freezing and...
6 First Aid Skills You Should Know Before A Crisis
Life on the homestead's like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're gonna get. Between wrangling livestock and tackling DIY projects it's a...
Leaving Your Property Like This Might Get You Killed
My current property is like something right out of a Shell Silverstein poem. The city limits line ends at my property, right where the trails to a...
Medicines Every Homesteader Should Stockpile
In an emergency or grid-down scenario, pharmacies are generally the first establishments targeted for looting. Unfortunately, this has been seen...
What Looters Will Take First From Your Property
When public order breaks down due to events like government collapse, EMP strikes, natural disasters, or rebellion, looting often happens. Looting...
These Items Disappear First In A Crisis
Stockpiling survival items before a crisis will prevent you from being among the panicked hordes of the unprepared. Waiting in line to pay...
How To Communicate After The Grid Goes Down
We live in a connected world where it's easy to communicate with friends and family, even over long distances. However, when the grid goes down, our...
Do THIS To Extend The Life Of Your Batteries
We've all been there - your phone's battery dies in the middle of an important call, or your car refuses to start due to a dead battery. But what...
How to Looter Proof Your Stockpile
When disasters strike, one of the most concerning issues often stems from those with ill intent. Looting and theft tend to become prevalent as...
8 Things Our Grandparents Did Better Than Us
Our culture of convenience has caused many to undervalue self-sufficiency and hands-on skills. But rewind to your grandparents' generation who...
Hiding Spots In Your House Where Looters Always Look First
When stockpiling supplies, it’s vitally important to hide as much of your stockpile as you can. Hiding spots in house become essential in these...
What You Should Stockpile For The Next Great Depression
We've all been exposed to the haunting tales and stark images of The Great Depression, prompting thoughts that such a calamity couldn't occur in the...
What’s The Closest Natural Nuclear Bunker to Your Home?
Since recent events around the world, concerns over the potential use of nuclear weapons have grown. Imagine a nuclear strike occurs. Where would...
11 Household Items You Need To Stock Up On Before The Upcoming Great Depression
Most people would probably name the great depression of the 1930s as the largest example of a worldwide economic crisis in US history. But did you...
Solar Panel Mistakes That Could Kill You
Installing solar panels is a smart choice. It saves you money and helps the environment. But be careful - there are some common mistakes that could...
Ingenious Ways to Looter Proof Your Garden
We thought we'd left behind the threat of garden theft when relocating to our suburban homestead, but no. About a week in, a drunk intruder hopped...
Painkiller In A Jar
If you’re looking for a versatile painkiller that you can make yourself and have on hand when SHTF, consider making a feverfew tincture. Feverfew is...
