Author: Damian Brindle
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15 DIY Homestead Projects to Jumpstart Your Survival
Homesteading is not an inexpensive venture. It can take some individuals years to save enough money for land. Because farming equipment and livestock are also costly, many homesteaders spread out their purchases and work toward their homesteading goals over several years. However, part of homesteading is learning to live frugally. There are many projects you…
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How To Store Ammo and Firearms for a Long Time
Many firearm enthusiasts have a cabinet or case to store their rifles to protect their AR15s, shotguns, pistols, and rifles from corrosion due to moisture. Just as many choose to leave their firearms in a carry case in the back of their closet that’s not suited to prevent corrosion or rust. As unfortunate as it…
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Emergency Preparedness While Travelling
Family vacations are expected to be stress-free, but not everything goes according to plan. This is especially true if you’re going to a new location, traveling long distances, or you’re not sure what to expect when you get to there. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to be better prepared for a…
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Solar Lights for SHTF
I used to not be a fan of solar powered equipment, like solar crank lights or radios, but I’m beginning to change my mind recently, especially when for off-grid or SHTF purposes. I just purchased some similar solar lights for my chicken coop, but I can’t speak to their effectiveness just yet. If interested, these…
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5 Essential Medical Supplies to Have as a Responsible Gun Owner
When planning an extended hunting trip that will be far off the beaten path, and it’s just you and nature, you’ll more than likely spend some time checking all the boxes before heading out. You’ve taken the time to break down and clean the upper receiver and inspected the AR15 lower yourself. Check. You’ve remembered…
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We Planted Fruit Trees This Week
I’ll admit, it feels goods to get outside again, and perhaps more important, to do something that benefits our ability to survive what I fear is coming all too soon. To that end, we planted ten fruit trees earlier in the week: We planted four apple trees, two pears, two cherries, and two peaches. We’re…
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What Machinery Should You Get for Off-Grid Living?
Part of setting up a self-sufficient homestead is ensuring that you have the equipment you need to sustain yourself. Many preppers invest in solar or propane devices that they can use to maintain their property, preserve their own food and keep their home sanitary. As homesteading has gained in popularity, off-grid machinery has improved in…
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Food Storage Won’t be Enough: Build a Seed Bank
If you’re concerned about what the future holds, especially with respect to food prices, aside from a healthy amount of food storage and a garden to harvest every year, how about creating your very own seed bank? Sounds easy, but the problem is that there’s more you can do with respect to gardening and growing…
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Core LDS Bulk Food Prices Up Over 37% in 3 Years
Yesterday I visited the local LDS Home Storage Center here in Kansas City for the first time in probably a decade, which sounds like I’ve been lazy with my food storage, but we did move away to Seattle for several years during which time we visited the the nearby LDS Home Storage Center in that…