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
How to build a small & inexpensive Septic Sytem
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
5 great tips before carrying concealed
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
13 important things to do when the power goes out!
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
Chemical attacks: How to identify them by symptom
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 act. Anyone keeping a watchful eye on the daily news would see the trend of terrorist activity spiking in the USA. To… Read more
DIY Generator: Convert A Lawn Mower Into A Generator
DIY Generator: Convert A Lawn Mower Into A Generator Do you have a backup for when the power goes out? Go more than a day with out power and you might feel the burn of not being more self sufficient. The problem is for some is the the price of a commercial generator which is pretty expensive. Another problem is sifting through cheap Chinese imports. There is a lesser known option and… Read more
Do you know what to do if protesters surround your car?
Do you know what to do if protesters surround your car? Hello. There has been a massive influx of traffic to my website and I'm trying to figure out where the traffic is coming from. If you're reading this please leave a message in the comments telling me where exactly you are referred from. After watching the news for the past 3 years we have all seen an ongoing trend in the… Read more
First Aid Basics
First aid basics Its important to have a good understanding of first aid basics. There may come a time when someone you love or you yourself are injured and medical attention is required. This content is meant to cover the basics. Read it over. Its old info for some. If others find anything new or informative in it, they would do well to remember it. CPR If someone around you suddenly collapses do you… Read more