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
A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF
The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI): Perhaps a few years ago we would have laughed at the preppers who insisted that a huge-scale disaster could be just around the corner. Most of us aren’t laughing anymore. The world, as we once knew it, is no more. It feels like we are surrounded … Continue reading A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF
How to prevent bug bites in the wild
Outdoor activities can be fun and exciting, but it also means that you may have to deal with pesky bugs. On the other hand, during a survival scenario the last thing you want to do is look for ways to get rid of various insects that bite and sting. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) To prevent mosquito bites, … Continue reading How to prevent bug bites in the wild
The 6 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space
The key to smart prepping is resourcefulness. While it is ideal to have a big space to store your emergency supplies, sometimes it can’t be helped that you’re stuck in a cramped apartment. That said, space — or the lack thereof — should never be an excuse as to why you’re not prepared for a … Continue reading The 6 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space
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
The 5 types of alternative energy that help you survive when SHTF
When a disaster, invasion, or terrorist attack takes out the power grid, it will take years or even decades to restore power. An article on Ready Nutrition recommended five alternative sources of electrical energy that can improve your chances of surviving post-collapse conditions. Each power source has its strengths and weaknesses. You should consider which one is best suited for … Continue reading The 5 types of alternative energy that help you survive when SHTF
Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow
Should SHTF, you may experience a much greater risk for physical injuries. This could be complicated by the possible lack of operational medical treatment facilities or medical supplies. You may, therefore, need to depend on nature’s boons to keep yourself safe from harm. Among the herbs you need for your emergency first aid kit, yarrow … Continue reading Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow
How to stay ahead of the Ebola virus
Every year, at least one outbreak of Ebola takes place in Africa. The virus is deadly, infectious, and always mutating – and given the convenience and speed of modern-day travel, it is likely to escape Africa sooner or later. In order to best prepare for this possibility, an article on Ready Nutrition covered ways to learn more about … Continue reading How to stay ahead of the Ebola virus
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
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