Author: Damian Brindle
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Boxes and Bungee Cords as Earthquake Proofing?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about earthquakes again, mostly because I’ve run into various YouTube videos and whatnot talking about the “Big One” to hit the west coast, but not the one you’re thinking of to hit California… the Cascadia Event to hit the Pacific Northwest where I live. To be honest, if that one ever…
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7 Prepper Lessons Learned in Afghanistan
This was an interesting video I ran into earlier today on one man’s experience while working in Afghanishtan in 2003. You can skip to about the 2:35 mark to get to the heart of his talk, if you like, but I’d say the entire video is worth the time, especially if you want to know…
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DIY Chimney Sweep – Gardus Sooteater Rotary Chimney Cleaning System Review
Recently, I’ve been wanting to clean my own fireplace flue rather than having to pay somebody to do it. And, yes, I know there’s something to be said for having a qualified chimney sweep inspect it once a year, which I still plan to do, but for peace of mind until then I figured it…
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Bulletproof Drywall Panels
Sure wish I could afford something like this, lol…
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How To Make A Cooking Stand In About 2 Minutes
Nice makeshift cooking stand made from a sapling in only a few minutes, plus it’s really sturdy too…
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10 Best Rifles for Elk Hunting in 2017
Any serious gun fanatic might tell you that all rifles are awesome, but not all rifles are awesome for every type of shooting and hunting. When it comes to elk hunting, you want a rifle that is durable but light enough to carry up the mountain with ease. But you also want it to be…
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A Holster Manufacturer’s Guide for Your First Holster
Unless you plan on every handgun you buy being a safe queen, you’ll want to find a quality holster that allows you to use it in comfort and safety. Handgun holsters come in a wide array of styles and can be made from several different materials. With so many options available, it can be hard…
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You Would Probably Be Dead If You Tried To Put Out This Fire
Last week we had some heavy winds roll through the Pacific Northwest where I live and, as a result, we had a tree branch break free and contact a power line. You can probably see the branch on fire but not the power line it’s touching: Well, we called the fire department and they came…
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Roadside Emergency Kit Review by Survival Hax
I was recently sent this Roadside Emergency Kit by Survival Hax for review. It’s all nicely contained within this handy bag: Most items are further protected inside plastic bags which is nice and all items are easily returned to the bag after removal. Now, the first thing I went looking for, believe it or not,…