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Sharp and Pointy Objects
I had to sew our bedspread the other day because our dogs ripped a small hole in it while they were playing. The problem is that I’m horrible at sewing! Even my wife isn’t any better, which is why I got stuck with the job. Yes, I got it done, but my handiwork won’t win…
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Prepping Items to Get Before They’re Gone
I keep hearing about Trump’s coming tariff wars (and some concern about weather) causing quite a few useful items and grocery store supplies to be either very expensive or difficult to acquire. The problem is that these can be very broad categories, so I include the list and some examples below each video. Concluding Thoughts…
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7 Ways to Dehydrate Food Without a Dehydrator
The core of any survivalist’s stock is healthful food with a long shelf life. Dehydrators are hefty, expensive kitchen tools you don’t need to get delicious results. Whether you like the texture or want to prepare for a harsh season, try these methods for at-home dehydration. You can maintain high nutritional value if executed and…
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Trash Piles Up Quickly!
We had a brief dusting of snow over Thanksgiving. It was a small annoyance as most weather-related events are around here, but what was most annoying was our trash service failing to pick up our trash and recycling bins. It’s inevitable that whenever there’s the slightest hint of road trouble that they refuse to pick…
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4 DIY Emergency Heaters for Indoor Use
If you’re down to using these from freezing to death, you’re in trouble. I’ve made all of these (or some variation of them) in the past with the exception of the chaffing fuel … those I’ve purchased. They’re all neat ideas, and sometimes useful as a light source, but most DIY ideas do little good…
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Building the Ultimate Pest-Proof Storage Space
Pests can quickly deplete your food supply and increase your chances of getting a foodborne illness. Luckily, you don’t need to do much to keep pests out for good. Follow these practical tips to ensure your stockpiled food stays secure in even the most demanding survival situations. Is Your Storage Space Vulnerable to Pests? If…
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8 Ways to Prepare for Winter Now
Being prepared isn’t just about having stuff or even skills that most people don’t. It’s very much about being proactive … we see what’s coming or what’s possible and take mitigating actions or have plans to deal with it. Our ancestors might have called it “common sense.” But just in case you need a reminder,…
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21 Prepping Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
I came across this MSN.com article with the same title last week and became intrigued. I wondered what MSN or any other MSM website was going to teach me about preparedness? Could it be that I missed something? Dental needs The first relevant slide (because it’s not a blog post referenced above, but a slideshow…
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It’s the Little Things That You Will Miss
Earlier in the week we had a storm come through. It brought some rain, but was mostly high winds that eventually knocked out the power for three or four hours. It wasn’t long enough to be problematic, in that I didn’t have to hook up the refrigerator to backup power to keep food from spoiling,…