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Martial Arts and Disaster Preparedness Learning a martial art is an excellent starting point for a basic level of self-defense and hand-to-hand combat knowledge. When in relation to disaster preparedness however, even if you start practicing your choice martial art now too much time learning may pass before your knowledge …

DIY Convert an old refrigerator into a root cellar. Root cellars keep vegetables fresh for a very long time in comparison to other methods and they are an amazing addition to any home. There is a pretty nifty way to turn an old refrigerator into a very practical (and nice …

When you’re living off the grid you have a very limited access to utilities, or none at all. This might be a goal for you, or maybe you are just in a rural area and this is already a way of life. Either way you need to take care of …

Tips to effectively prep with a spouse who hates “preppers”. This can be a challenge. Your significant other may be opposed to you prepping and that can hinder your goals, relationship and even your family life. This is a difficult subject but if handled properly something you can work around. …

5 great tips before carrying a concealed handgun. “You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.” – Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto WWII They say more Americans carry handguns now then in the past, this is because the present adult generation ensures that …

16 unknown uses for chapstick (just in case). Call what you want (bug out bag, get home bag, survival kit) but when composing a list of things to pack, it would serve you best to have items that have multiple uses. This reduces the bulk in your pack and strain …

13 important things to do when the power goes out! You are in the middle of the fiercest storm this year and you were caught by surprise. It’s 5 p.m. and the sky is as dark as it will be at dusk. At it’s worst the Thunder shakes your home, …

Chemical attacks: How to identify them by symptom. Chemical attacks rarely happen state side, but history tells us that chemical weapons have been used quite frequently over the past century. Most notably in other nations. As terrorist domestic and international grow in size, so does the possibility of a terrorist …