As a prepper, you need to be ready for different kinds of survival scenarios, such as a nationwide power grid failure. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) You can make necessary preparations so you can stay off the grid when SHTF. This way, you can avoid getting stuck in a community center with other families. While living off-grid isn’t exactly a … Continue reading Tips to prepare for a nationwide power grid failure
Improvising while prepping: Everyday items that can double duty in an emergency
As a prepper, it’s important to know which items can be used as multipurpose tools when SHTF. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Folding knives and multi-tools are handy, but the five items below have some obvious and not so obvious uses, which makes them the perfect supplies to have during an emergency. Grocery store vegetable produce bags Produce … Continue reading Improvising while prepping: Everyday items that can double duty in an emergency
How to make cheap, but very effective, DIY mosquito traps
Summer usually means going camping or hiking, but pesky mosquitoes can take the fun out of these activities. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Aside from feeding on your blood and causing itchy bites, mosquitoes also spread diseases like encephalitis, malaria, and West Nile fever. Only female mosquitoes require blood and they are attracted to body heat, carbon dioxide, dark clothing, … Continue reading How to make cheap, but very effective, DIY mosquito traps
Control weeds naturally with vinegar
If you want to use a natural and non-toxic weed killer in your garden or homestead, try some horticultural vinegar. You can use this kind of vinegar to keep your garden free of weeds. It is effective for weed control and it is also an eco-friendly option that does not include any harmful chemicals. If … Continue reading Control weeds naturally with vinegar
Step-by-step guide to effortlessly grow oregano
Growing oregano is relatively easy, especially indoors. Just like thyme, oregano can successfully thrive in a six-inch pot and can survive in a hot, dry, and sunny place. It is important to note that the herb grows best when sufficient light is provided. Placing the plant near a bright window is ideal so that the plant can … Continue reading Step-by-step guide to effortlessly grow oregano
Food storage tips: 5 ways to preserve milk
Milk is a versatile beverage full of calcium and protein. But when SHTF, how long can you keep your milk fresh? Here are five different food preservation methods that you can use to make milk last as long as possible. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Keep in mind that before you try any of the ways listed below, it … Continue reading Food storage tips: 5 ways to preserve milk
Avoid these common mistakes when growing potatoes
If you cultivate a garden, you know that it can be difficult to gauge the progress of your potatoes. After all, while other crops like pumpkins or tomatoes grow above ground, potatoes grow underground. You won’t know if your potatoes have flourished until it’s time to harvest them. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Gardening mistakes to avoid when … Continue reading Avoid these common mistakes when growing potatoes
Storing food without a refrigerator: 25 different kinds of root cellars
If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do so, consider setting … Continue reading Storing food without a refrigerator: 25 different kinds of root cellars
A guide to supplying your homestead with solar power
When you choose to move off the grid and start prepping, this doesn’t mean you have to give up access to all modern conveniences. Some urban preppers who wish to save on their electricity bills use solar power, which is also a suitable choice for those who don’t want to rely on traditional power sources. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Using … Continue reading A guide to supplying your homestead with solar power
Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. Lyme disease is a vector borne disease spread by the black-legged (deer) ticks of the genus Ixodes. Deer ticks do not cause the infection; they are the vector. Vectors transmit an infectious pathogen into another living organism. The infection is caused when the pathogen enters … Continue reading Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
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