Category: Skills / Knowledge
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Learning to Fix Your Own Equipment: Where Should You Start?
Survivalists must become self-sufficient in every way possible. That means knowing how to tackle any problem presented to you. If you live off the grid, you might not have somebody nearby to help. These situations require hands-on knowledge to get the job done. You likely have numerous machines like tractors, ATVs and trucks on your…
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9 Essential Skills for Off-Grid Living
Living off the grid is an alluring proposition since you’re not tied to rising energy prices, you do not have to worry about inflation, and you can go on living as-per-usual no matter what happens. Being self-sufficient is incredibly rewarding, too. Raising your own animals, growing your own crops, and building your own shelter are…
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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 Safely Stockpile 12 Types of Fuel
Survivalists pay plenty of attention to their food and weapons reserves, but what about fuel? A few extra gas cans won’t be good enough in an SHTF scenario — you have to gather different fuel sources and create multiple storage methods to keep your homestead running. This guide takes you through the safest stockpiling methods…
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What Survivalists Should Know Before Adopting a Dog
Dogs were among the first animals tamed by humans thousands of years ago. They’re loyal and reliable companions, willing to risk their lives to protect their owners. They’re also extremely useful for hunting and foraging, making them the perfect sidekicks in a survival situation. However, despite their many uses, dogs are high-maintenance pets that come…
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Power HVAC Furnace With An Inverter?
I absolutely believe that knowledge is power. And if I’m being honest, I never considered trying to run my HVAC furnace off a battery. Why? Because it seems like a real waste of precious battery power, especially since I can keep warm other ways. But that doesn’t mean you and I shouldn’t be aware of…
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Small Rainwater Catch, Does It Work?
Last Friday, my son began to ask me about our water preparedness plan. I was honest; it’s not great. I told him we had eight 55-gallon drums that had clean water we could drink, and six IBC totes collecting rooftop rainwater that would certainly need filtered and then boiled before I would feel comfortable consuming…
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40 Clever Ways to Earn Money From Your Homestead
Living on an old-fashioned homestead eliminates many employment opportunities by design. The environment forces you to carve out a living for yourself however you can. Although you primarily live off the land, you still need some money to expand and improve your home. There are many clever ways to earn money in the country and…
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24 Military Fitness Exercises Every Prepper Should Master
Many survivalists pride themselves on their bug out bags and survival skills, but what about being able-bodied and athletic? If a SHTF scenario occurs, our fitness immediately becomes our most valuable asset. The phrase “survival of the fittest” comes to mind. A millennia ago, everyone needed to have a moderate fitness level to stay alive.…