Author: Damian Brindle
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Is Smart Technology Making Your Home Less Secure?
Life becomes easier and safer as technology evolves — at least, that’s the idea. These days, you have no shortage of gadgets to make your house safer and more secure. If a disaster scenario arises, technology can be the difference between life and death. Giving yourself and your family the best chance possible to survive…
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Easy Smartphone Charging Hack
I’ve never seen this survival hack before, but it’s always worth discovering what might be possible. Personally, this is one more good reason why I (almost) always charge my phone every night no matter what, and why I charge my phone whenever it hits 50% state of discharge, though often well before then. That said,…
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How to Identify (and Avoid) Scammers Who Prey on Preppers
Scams have been around for centuries and have evolved with the times. Many modern deceptions are tech-based, with thieves worldwide extorting innocent people from their phones and computers. Unfortunately, these scams are all too prevalent in survivalist circles. You can encounter numerous scams daily, whether checking email at work, scrolling through social media or answering…
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Living in an Old Homestead: 20 Tips for Updating While Preserving Its History
Crystal doorknobs, sleeping porches and laundry chutes — old houses have plenty of character. Countless stories have been told under your homestead’s roof, and they leave echoes in the floral wallpaper and hardwood floors. Now the home is yours. How can you renovate your house while still preserving its rich history? [Editor’s note: I can…
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Freeze-Dried Beets
Yup. You read the title right; I freeze-dried beets this week. Look, it wasn’t my first choice…or my tenth choice, but my wife though we needed some freeze-dried beets to use over the winter for our veggie smoothies. And since I didn’t have anything better to freeze-dry (the tomatoes and most other vegetables aren’t quite…
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7 Survival and Preparedness Strategies for the Golden Years
Being prepared for the future is essential at any age. Even if you’ve spent years as a prepper, your strategy doesn’t end when you reach your golden years. In fact, you might need to make some changes to adapt to your mental and physical needs as you age. Tailoring your preparedness strategies specifically for aging…
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Grid Failure Timeline Breakdown
I’d say that most people, even preppers, believe that “the grid” refers only to electrical power, but it should be considered much more than that. In fact, you should consider “the grid” to encompass all utilities, such as natural gas, water, cellular service…even the sewer system and trash pickup. The following video by City Prepping…
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10 Tips for Avoiding Flooding on Your Homestead
Floods are the most common type of natural disaster. Often the result of heavy rain, snowmelt or storm surges in coastal areas, floodwaters can wreak havoc on your home, land and outbuildings. Luckily, there are several ways to help prevent flooding that don’t entail moving to a new homestead. Stay high and dry with these…
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Where’s the Safest Place to Be During a Natural Disaster? 11 Scenarios
Anywhere you live in the United States is vulnerable to natural disasters. The Southeast faces hurricanes, whereas the West Coast endures wildfires and earthquakes. Northern locations have blizzards, and tornadoes wreak havoc in the Great Plains. Wherever you live, finding safe places for shelter during natural disasters is essential. Here are the best places to…