Author: Damian Brindle
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Shortages Worsen As Supply Chains Falter, Prepare Now
There’s no way our economic woes–due largely to nonstop monetary “printing” of money by the Fed–is going to end well. America is in a huge economic bubble and I’m afraid it’s about to pop. When it does, those who are still heavily invested in the current monetary system are going to suffer, perhaps more than…
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11 Tips for Financing Off-Grid Living
When you decide to leave the comforts of on-the-grid living, you’re choosing to lead a different lifestyle. It certainly isn’t easy leaving the grid, but it is worth it. It’s a great way to lower your cost of living, and you learn so many new skills as you navigate sustainable living. An increasing number of…
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Can You Really Use a Bicycle and Alternator to Power Anything?
The following two videos detail one man’s attempt at powering his home with only a bicycle and a car alternator. The first video details the setup and his thinking, while the second video shows his improvements to the system. He even tried using a washing machine motor as some commenters suggested, but went back to…
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Smarter Food Storage Survival Tips
There are generally four things that you need to survive an emergency situation: shelter, water, warmth, and food. Other things, like ammunition and medical supplies, can increase your chances, but without the four things listed above, survival is going to be more difficult than it should be. Today, we’re going to focus on food, and…
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How Alternative Currencies Will Influence Post-Apocalyptic Commerce
Imagine this: You turn off your radio, bolt your doors, and head down the road to trade a few gold antiques for a crate of canned beans and a barrel of clean water. These items will sustain you in your travels and can be traded for other goods and services — mainly transportation — along…
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How to Start Your Own Fish Farm
As someone who is self-sufficient and off-the-grid, you want to be able to provide everything for you and your family. Homesteaders aim to source their food, water and other needs for themselves rather than rely on grocery stores and other mainstream resources. Although many homesteaders resort to growing their own produce and raising cattle, chickens,…
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Hurting My Shoulder Reminded Me Of This…
About two weeks ago I pulled a muscle in my shoulder. It was enough to keep me from wanting to use it for a few days and the pain continues to linger, though I suspect it has more to do with me continuing to use my arm more than I should than anything being terribly…
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What to Know About Horses for Farming on Your Homestead
Horses are powerful animals. There’s a reason why vehicles have “horsepower” and not “cow power” or “dog power.” The strength of a horse far exceeds that of most other animals, which is why they’ve been used for years to help with the most demanding tasks. Trading in your tractors and other machines for a team…
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Eating 3 Year Expired Tostada Shells and Other Food Storage Calamities
We recently relocated back to Missouri and moved in with our in-laws, in part to get back on our feet after out relocation, but to also help them get their house ready to sell in the next month. And, while it’s funny now, the other day I ended up eating three year expired tostada shells…