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02/14/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

4 Ways to secure your home from potential threats when SHTF

When SHTF, your home turns into your fortress. If you want to defend yourself from all kinds of threats during disastrous times, you must secure your fortress. Not only should you upgrade your home’s defenses, but you must also make sure that you and your family can stay hunkered down for longer periods of time. […]

12/10/2019 / By Zoey Sky

8 Ways to recycle rancid oil

Every kitchen around the world has some form of cooking oil. If it is stored properly, it can have quite a long shelf life. However, like other food items, oil won’t last forever in your pantry. Even cooking oil kept in ideal storage conditions will start to deteriorate and you may notice a decrease in quality […]

11/19/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Home canning basics: Which foods are safe for canning?

Whether you’re preserving produce that you grew in your backyard or you want to build up your emergency food supply, home canning is a useful skill to have as a homesteader and as a prepper. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Before you start processing fruits and vegetables from your garden, you need to learn which foods suit home canning and which […]

09/19/2019 / By Janine Acero

What to do when SHTF: Are you prepared to deal with a grid-down scenario?

The power grid is often taken for granted: People are too busy with their individual lives every day and barely have the time or energy to be concerned about anything else. However, it’s becoming more apparent that the U.S. power grid is aging, reaching its capacity, and even under attack. Should the power grid get […]

09/19/2019 / By Zoey Sky

No direct sunlight? No problem! Here are 15 vegetables you can grow in the shade

If you’re an aspiring gardener but your backyard receives little to no sunlight, don’t despair. By making small changes and doing your research, you can still grow fresh vegetables in a shade garden. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) What is a shade garden? If you have a shade garden, you can grow vegetables that will thrive even […]

09/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Making and cultivating a garden on your own – no more grocery shopping, ever

Home gardening is considered by many as one of the most rewarding hobbies. It lets you exercise (especially if you do most tasks by hand) and helps you save money on groceries. But how do you start cultivating a garden in your backyard? (h/t to AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore.com) Cultivating your own garden means you can grow fresh fruits and […]

09/05/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping inventory: Which items are the right ones to overstock?

There are many reasons why you should stockpile prepping gear and shelf-stable food items for long-term use. You must have plenty of resources in case of emergency, such as economic collapse, natural disasters, or severe weather events. While you generally wouldn’t want to overstock on all your supplies, there are some specific prepping items that […]

07/16/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Waste not, want not: 10 ways to reduce food waste

At least one-third of all the food produced in the world is thrown away for different reasons, and this food waste amounts to a whopping 1.3 billion tons annually. If you want to help minimize food waste in your own home, make small changes such as storing food properly and cleaning out your fridge regularly. Compared to […]

07/02/2019 / By Mary Miller

Survival food: More wild edible roots you can hunt and gather

When SHTF, you may be forced to forage for edible plants to ward off starvation. You never know when your life may depend on your ability to identify which plants can serve as temporary sources of nutrition. Wild, edible roots are packed with nutrients, making them excellent survival foods. Improve your chances of survival by learning […]

05/28/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Urban garden tips: Making the most of your patio or balcony space

Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t start your own garden. If you’re living in an apartment, you can cultivate fruits, herbs, and vegetables that can thrive in pots right in your balcony or patio. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Before you start planting, confirm that your apartment building or condo allows residents to start gardening. By growing […]

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