Author: Damian Brindle
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29 Survival Uses for Zip Ties
A few weeks ago I noticed an interesting post on uses for zip ties but quite a few of them weren’t actually related to survival and preparedness and so I thought I would put together a list of ways you might be able to use heavy duty zip ties for survival tasks. Here’s what I…
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How to Make a DIY “Hidden” Coffee Can Diversion Safe
I had fun making the Diversion Safe Using a Vegetable Can the other week and wondered if I could make the idea even more useful using a typical #10 coffee can. I choose to use a can of white wheat because I figured that almost nobody would choose to mess with a can of wheat.…
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Wise Food Storage Pasta Alfredo
I wasn’t given this Pasta Alfredo meal by Wise Food Storage to review but, instead, found it among some of our camping gear. I can only imagine how long ago I put it there because I don’t even remember buying it! I’d say at least a few years. Since I was home alone recently I…
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4 Misconceptions About Fire Shutters (Guest Post)
Commercial building fires are more prevalent than house fires. True or false? False. Based on the survey conducted by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers in the US, most reported fire incidents have started from homes, kitchens mostly. Residential fires caused the majority of deaths and injuries. Most buildings have impenetrable industrial roller doors and…
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Get Fewer Haircuts, Cut Your Own… Potentially Save $1000 per Year!
I’ve been fortunate that many years ago I started to lose my hair. Yes, I said fortunately. Most people would probably disagree with me seeing as though they want to keep their hair. I don’t. In fact, I’m plenty happy having a bald head for many reasons. First, I make it look good: Alright, making…
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The Dichotomy of Being a Prepper: Damned if You Do, Damed if You Do and You’re Right
Being a prepper is a relatively easy choice for me. Looking back, I can’t understand what I was thinking BEFORE I ever choose to prep… just young and naive, I guess. 😉 These days I understand the importance of prepping and what it means to my family’s safety; it’s really a no-brainer lifestyle. Sadly, the vast majority…
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How to Make Pizza Sauce from Scratch + Pizza Bagels
My kids and I wanted to make our own pizzas but we didn’t have any pizza sauce so I looked up how to make pizza sauce and found quite a few recipes. I settled on this one from AllRecipes.com. Just thoroughly mix the following ingredients together: 1 can tomato sauce 1 can tomato paste 1 tbsp…
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Vally Food Storage – White Bean and Lime Chili
I had an opportunity to review a food storage meal, White Bean and Lime Chili from ValleyFoodStorage.com, as it was sent to me for review. One thing I like, believe it or not, is that the food doesn’t come in a fancy package. It’s just a mylar bag and sticker: To me this means the money is…
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Time to Get Realistic About Your Credit Cards
Now that the holiday season is over, we’re into a New Year, and you’ve bought more than you should have from your Black Friday purchases it’s time to get realistic about your credit cards. Yes, those “magical” little cards that let you live beyond your means. I tried to point out a few months ago that Just Because They…