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Quick tips to stay warm if the power goes out in the winter During the cold weather months we should take additional steps to be prepared for power outages. There may be a time when the power goes out and you go days with out support. Don't be that parent caught up bringing your family to a shelter (or hospital from a cold weather related injury) because you didn't think ahead. But… Read more

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 becomes useful in a practical, real-life situation. What you should do is find a martial arts instructor that can put together a… Read more

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 looking) root cellar thanks to the people over at the Walden Effect. Do you have a refrigerator laying around? if so then… Read more

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 human waste disposal. You have several options. A very popular method is the "Joseph Jenkins Humanure" method which involves composting the human… Read more

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. Usually this comes down to two reasons. One, your spouse has a problem with prepping in general or two, the money you… Read more

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 gun sales are as strong now as ever. Alas the majority of our public schools place a clear stigma of fear on… Read more

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 on your back, while ensuring a better level of preparedness. One Hidden Gem people often omit from their bag is ChapStick. There… Read more

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, the rain plasters the window so hard you think they may break, and then the lights begin to flicker. It's now safe… Read more