Author: Damian Brindle
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15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Power Outage, SHTF
We all know that we rely on power for so many things in modern day life, but do we realize just how much we rely on it for otherwise mundane tasks? I don’t mean simply charging a cell phone or watching television, but tasks that are actually useful, like around the kitchen. I’d imagine you…
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Solar Power for Disaster Preparedness
If the last three years have taught us anything, it’s that life can change in the twinkling of an eye. One minute, you’re mindlessly humming along with the machinations of an ordinary day, the next, your whole world has turned upside down. It’s the moment when the ordinary and expected cease to exist that we…
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Fish Antibiotics Illegal June 1?
This was the first I’d heard about it, but apparently the powers that shouldn’t be are making it illegal to purchase fish antibiotics without a veterinarian prescription coming in June. You can find out more, including how to purchase them now, in the video below. Personally, I’ve purchased fish antibiotics from SHTFSource.com as recommended by…
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Do You Need Heavy Machinery to Start a Homestead?
If you’ve recently purchased or are looking to purchase a homestead, you might have visions of leading a simple, pioneering life. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with using manual tools, you’ll have your work cut out for you if you have a large property. Removing brush and tilling fields for planting goes much faster if…
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Freeze-Dried Eggs, Revisited
It’s amazing how easy it is to be lazy, especially with preparedness tasks. I know we had the holiday season recently, but it’s been well over a month since I did any freeze-drying, and two months since I was doing it regularly. That’s not good! Considering how the world is going, I’d say it’s high…
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13 Simple Ways to Extend the Life of Your Bug Out Vehicle
Economic collapse, a nuclear attack and a Category 5 hurricane threaten your family. When these SHTF situations arise, you need a reliable vehicle to make your getaway as smooth as possible, considering the circumstances. The last thing you’ll want is a blown tire or a dead battery! Whether your rig is a year old or…
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How Bad is Inflation, Really?
I’d imagine you’ve seen some of the numbers lately. Inflation is up several percentage points according to the “official” numbers. But then I see statistics like: Even those don’t seem right. I won’t harp on the price of eggs, but I’d say they’re double or triple what they’ve traditionally been. So, yeah, I don’t trust…
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Bond With Your Kids by Teaching Survival Skills
As parents, we often desire to seek creative and meaningful ways to connect with our kids. It’s an aspiration to share new, fun, and important things with young minds to help them excel and find joy in their growth. That’s the aim. Teaching practical life sustainability skills is one of many ways we can bring…
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How to Bug Out in Less Than One Day: 11 Steps
You and your family are enjoying a relaxing evening after a hard day’s work. Everyone’s let their guard down. The local weather forecast calls for a thunderstorm, but nothing seems out of the ordinary. Later, you look outside and notice the nearby river’s water level swiftly rising. A flash flood is coming straight to your…