Author: Damian Brindle
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How to Cast a Stove From a Paint Bucket
I thought I would post something fun today because the past month hasn’t been very good personally. Anyway, for those who’ve been around a while, you’d know that I really enjoy DIY projects, and today is a wonderful example of creativity meshed with ingenuity. Although there are no verbal instructions, the video is easy enough…
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How to Protect Your Homestead Against Flooding
Experienced preppers, off-gridders and homesteaders want to protect their hard work, crops, livestock, and other possessions. Torrential storms and unexpected severe weather are becoming more common, so flood preparation should be on the priority list regardless of location. The process involves physical, mental and practical steps, but it starts with a foundational awareness of where…
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Fire, Clothing, Shelter
I know we’re moving away from cold weather in the northern hemisphere, but I recently watched a video that briefly mentioned the primary reasons we humans could expand away from warmer climates near the equator to virtually everywhere else. Their reasons were simple: fire, clothing, and shelter. Sure, there was a lot more to our…
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How Important is Landscaping When Living Off the Grid?
Planning to live off-grid produces countless ideas for gardening, food storage and renewable energy. With sustainable living becoming more popular, the amount of information about what people should and should not do is bountiful. One potentially overlooked aspect is landscaping, which directly supports many homestead operations. Discover the potential behind expert landscaping and how it…
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Conditions for Success in Prepping
I’ve long stated that preparedness is a lot like having insurance: you carry insurance just in case you need yet hope you never do. As a personal example, last September we had a massive hail storm roll through our neighborhood. It totaled our vehicles, and did significant damage to our house (we needed new rooftop…
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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…