Survival

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...

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...

Are you a seasoned forager, confidently trekking into the wild in search of nature’s bounty? Or perhaps you’re just starting to explore the world of...

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...

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...

There are four key aspects of survival you need to prioritize if you want to survive in the wilderness: building a fire, drinking enough clean...

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

As a homesteader, you've probably spent a lot of time and effort building up your stockpile of supplies. You have food, water, medicine, and other...