Author: Damian Brindle
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Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Your Homestead from Theft
It is easy to settle into the creature comforts of your homestead, especially after spending countless hours curating the land and its resources for ultimate productivity and ecological balance. However, off-gridders and homesteaders are not immune to theft, no matter how far off the beaten path. These strategies keep your hard work safe. Understanding the…
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Jarred Eggs 1 Year Later
Nearly a year ago I tried to water glass six chicken eggs after watching a video on the topic. Since I’m always curious as to how things work out over time, I dragged out the jar I put the eggs in from our pantry: I’d say they still look pretty good. Just to be sure,…
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Portable Bug Out Kitchen
The more I think about this idea, the more I like it. But, then, I am a fan of being well-organized, espeically with my preps. And while I realize that most people have some sort of cooking/mess kit in their bug out bags, but I doubt most of us go to this length to create…
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The Survival Blueprint Audiobook
For those who prefer listening to my wonderful survival advice, I’ve just released an audiobook version of The Survival Blueprint: How to Prepare Your Family for Disaster on Amazon. The audiobook is free to those with an Audible account or $7.99 otherwise. It’s my undrestanding that you can also add on the Kindle version for…
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I Asked Chat GPT 5 Questions About Preparedness. Here’s My Assessment
I’d always wondered how “smart” an AI software can be, especially when it comes to something near and dear to my heart–preparedness. So, I signed up for Chat GPT and started asking it some questions about survivalism. Here’s how it responded and my thoughts below. Question #1: How do I prepared for a disaster? My…
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Designing Your Entryway for Maximum Security: 11 Features to Incorporate
When considering infiltration options around your home, your doors are a thief’s first choice. They’re obvious entry points and are vulnerable to physical manipulation, so you should prioritize making them as secure as possible. However, it’s not just your doors. A better approach should also consider the entire entryway and find ways to make it…
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SHTF and Layered Defense
Following are two videos I recently watched about SHTF and/or layered defense that I enjoyed. Hope you find them helpful and, more importantly, that you never need them. But, then, this is where I’m afraid we’re headed…
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Black Markets During SHTF – Useful or Not?
In keeping with last week’s post on hiding survival supplies during SHTF, I wanted to touch on black markets after SHTF. For context, the following video by Sensible Prepper got me to thinking about the topic again, if you’d like to watch it. FYI, I’ve skipped ahead to around the 18:00 mark to get to…
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How to Take Advantage of Natural Resources When Living Off-Grid
Seasoned professionals in off-grid living must become intimately familiar with the natural resources in their region. Self-sufficiency requires leveraging available assets in the most Earth-friendly manner. Additionally, homesteads should recognize what they can and cannot access to establish supplementary systems. Discover the best way to source and employ natural resources as an off-gridder. Water Sources…