Category: Skills / Knowledge
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How to Make Cream Cheese
I can’t believe I never bothered to learn how to make cream cheese before. If I’m being honest, I had no idea it was this simple. All you need is milk and lemon juice (and possibly olive oil) for the ingredients, and a way to heat and beat the mixture until it transforms into that…
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All 50 States Ranked for Off Grid Living
Thinking it’s finally time to go off-grid? Wondering what it’s like to life without utilities for the weekend? Or just not sure if a state is the right fit for a prepper like you? Then watch the following video. States are in alphabetical order, so you can just scroll ahead to get to the states…
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New vs. Used Firearms: Which Is Right for You?
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey, just under one-third of Americans admit to owning firearms. Additionally, about 40% of people say they live in households with at least one firearm in them. Are you interested in becoming a firearm owner for the first time? Or would you like to add another firearm to…
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7 Cybersecurity Tips Nobody Tells You
Personally, I see preparedness as more than just ensuring my family and I survive a natural disaster. It’s really about doing all the things you can do, big and small, to keep bad things from happening to you. This certainly includes preparing for disasters, but it also means considering home security, your actions when out…
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How to Make Biodiesel From Used Cooking Oil
While I’ve heard of biodiesel and creating renewable fuels, I thought it was exclusive to corporations and a more eco-friendly future. As it so happens, many people can create their own from used cooking oil. Here’s the simplest way I discovered to make biodiesel, regardless of your skill level and knowledge. The more people try…
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Boil or Filter Water First? I May Have Been Wrong All Along…
When treating collected water for human consumption, I’ve long stated that you should definitely do more than just boil OR filter the water alone. Even though I very much believe in the effectiveness of the Berkey water filter system (and their black Berkey filters, in particular), you really don’t want to mess around with all…
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Your Water Supply is Vulnerable! Here’s What to Do About It…
This is a long video, but worth watching. Like the video starts out saying, water is a boring topic, until you don’t have any. And then it’s instantly the most important resource you could imagine! (Besides oxygen, I guess.) The sad truth is that we’re so accustomed to having clean, fresh, abundant water that we…
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7 DIY Home Repairs After an Emergency
Being prepared to handle basic home repairs yourself can make a big difference in ensuring your family’s safety and comfort after a disaster strikes. This blog post will cover the most likely types of disasters that could cause damage to your home, repairs you can handle yourself, when to call a professional, essential tools you…
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3 Knots You Should Know as a Prepper
Everyone has their opinion on which knots are the most useful, and I’m sure I do as well. This video discusses three—bowline, straight lash, and trucker’s hitch—that he believes are the most useful for every outdoorsman. Would you agree? More importantly, I suggest having a quality reference of knots in your home library as well…