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03/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s an easy way to make charcoal and biochar for your homestead

Preppers are frugal and unless it’s absolutely necessary, they won’t spend money on anything that they can make, grow, find, or trade for. This is why it’s important to know how to make biochar, which can boost soil health in your garden, and charcoal, which is used for cooking fuel. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com.) What is biochar? Biochar […]

03/12/2019 / By Mary Miller

Not all survival foods are equally good: Here are foods you should consider for when it all hits the fan

In case SHTF, you will need a well-stocked pantry if you plan to wait out whatever disaster will be occurring in the world outside. However, for your long-term survival, you will need to think of your food supply not just as a means of avoiding starvation, but also as a way to get the right […]

03/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape

Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn’t mean you can’t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping. (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping represents a different take on how to design and interact with yards and urban […]

02/20/2019 / By Mary Miller

Best alternative energy sources when you’re living off grid

Whether you’re planning your own homestead or simply living off the grid, you’ve probably considered getting your own alternative source of energy. If you haven’t, then it’s high time that you should. Here are some of the best alternative sources of energy that you can use if you plan to sustainably live off the grid. […]

02/15/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The two types of preppers and what each one can teach you about survival

To an outsider, the prepping lifestyle may seem paranoid and unnecessary. But if you’re curious about the world of preppers, keep an open mind so you can learn crucial skills from two common types: the homesteaders and the survivalists. (h/t to AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore.com.) Common homesteader skills and traits Homesteaders value self-sufficiency and this lifestyle is characterized by […]

02/06/2019 / By Mary Miller

Your prepper library should contain these books

Many people, even preppers, greatly underestimate how much we rely on the internet and technology for nearly all of our information and communication needs. Since most people rely on digital information so much, it can be easy to forget about important data when we need it the most. However, when SHTF, there are so many […]

02/02/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping advice: Invest in a 500-gallon water tank

Having a reliable source of clean, drinking water should be one of your priorities when it comes to survival. When SHTF, your plumbing and water services might fail due to damaged infrastructure. Not only will you still need water for drinking, you will also need it for bathing, washing, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining basic hygiene. […]

01/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How prepping benefits you, both physically and mentally

There’s no denying that prepping can help you weather different disaster scenarios. However, the benefits of the prepping lifestyle go beyond ensuring your survival when SHTF. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) If your image of a prepper is someone who’s paranoid and a killjoy, erase that thought from your mind. Preppers know that there is more to life […]

01/12/2019 / By Mary Miller

How to keep you and other people around you safe when you are trapped inside a building

Disasters can strike without warning at any moment. One second, you could be at your office desk filing paperwork and the next, you could be trying to find your nearest exit due to an earthquake or fire. Even before SHTF, you should already have a plan of action in mind. Practice this plan until you and those […]

01/08/2019 / By Mary Miller

Everything you need to consider if you decide to bug in when SHTF

In the event of a large-scale disaster, most preppers may opt to head for their bug out location where they can wait out the disaster until everything returns to normal. However, there may be times when the more practical solution may be to bug in instead. This may be due to personal preferences, safety concerns, […]

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