Survival

While I may not always be the top-notch prepper I, perhaps, should be; I do like to be prepared. In fact, whenever a storm is forecast to hit us,...

When power goes out, most homesteaders reach for their backup generator. But what happens when every circuit board within a thousand miles gets...

This article may be a little more intense than you're used to from me. Hurricane Helene was forecast to hit the Atlanta area. Instead, it barreled...

Desperation can drive ordinary people to extremes. Over the years, I’ve seen how quickly society’s rules crumble when disaster strikes. Places that...

There are plenty of items related to homesteading that we’d want to keep hidden from outsiders—like food, water, essential gear, tools, gold,...

Without water, it doesn’t matter much what other preparations you’ve made – you’re only going to survive for a matter of days. In a crisis, the...

In a world where the systems we have come to depend on collapse, survival hinges on a set of skills most in society have never learned. These skills...

When I was younger, I never gave much thought to the availability of running water. Never once did I have to...

The Civil War's hidden battleground? Soldiers' stomachs. During the war, soldiers required sustenance that...

As I rummaged through my garage for a flashlight during an unexpected blackout last week, I realized how unprepared I truly was. It got me thinking...

My grandfather was just a teenager when the stock market crashed in 1929. He'd often recount how his family's comfortable life in Chicago crumbled...

Supply chains cracking. Inflation’s soaring. Now, panic's setting in. Lately, the signs of strain are hard to ignore. I remember the day I first...

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...

Rising inflation, the increasing cost of living, and tightening economic conditions have led many to fear a looming economic recession or even a...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

When it comes to preparing for emergencies or natural disasters, having a reliable water supply is essential. But what if your usual sources of...

When disaster strikes and times get tough, you’ll have to become a lot more resourceful with the everyday items that are at your disposal to help...

In the face of increasing climate uncertainties, having a reliable power source during emergencies is crucial. Many households turn to generators...