Off Grid Knowledge – Survival & Preparedness

Aside from shelter, water is the most critical component for maintaining human life in a survival situation. On average, a human being will die...

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...

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...

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...

In an emergency or grid-down scenario, pharmacies are generally the first establishments targeted for looting. Unfortunately, this has been seen...

When public order breaks down due to events like government collapse, EMP strikes, natural disasters, or rebellion, looting often happens. Looting...

Stockpiling survival items before a crisis will prevent you from being among the panicked hordes of the unprepared. Waiting in line to pay...

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...

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...

When disasters strike, one of the most concerning issues often stems from those with ill intent. Looting and theft tend to become prevalent as...

Our culture of convenience has caused many to undervalue self-sufficiency and hands-on skills. But rewind to your grandparents' generation who...

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...

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...

Since recent events around the world, concerns over the potential use of nuclear weapons have grown. Imagine a nuclear strike occurs. Where would...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The word hyperinflation has been making its way into the news cycle and our everyday conversations for the past few months. We have seen...

During the Civil War, soldiers often faced food shortages and had to resort to foraging and hunting for sustenance. Many turned to eating wild...

Have you ever thought about the countless ways magnets can make your life easier? From organizing tools to creating unique decor, the potential uses...