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08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow potatoes in every kind of yard

Potatoes are some of the best survival crops to cultivate because they’re full of carbohydrates and protein. These tuberous crops can even keep you full when SHTF. If you’re new to gardening, here are some methods that you can try if you want to start growing potatoes in your yard. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) Hilled rows […]

08/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What every beginner prepper should do

If you need further proof that disasters can indeed happen, just look back on the last couple of years: Contaminated water has affected municipal services in Ohio and West Virginia, freak storms have caused a “superstorm” in the Eastern seaboard, and wildfires have ravaged several states in the U.S. Instead of thinking that these things […]

07/23/2018 / By David Williams

Make your own air purifier with box fans

The air you breathe may not look polluted now, but that’s not an excuse to leave out preparing for the time when it comes – which you could end up regretting big time if you’re not prepared. You might say that harmful toxins in the air are not much of a problem for you, but […]

07/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

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 […]

07/18/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Simple DIY solutions to modern-day appliances that you could build from scratch if you lost everything

We live in a time where we mostly depend on appliances to make our lives easier. They are efficient, easy to use, require less effort for tasks, and can accomplish tasks very quickly. It’s hard to imagine a day where appliances were not available. But if you find yourself in such a situation, don’t worry. You can create your own […]

06/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Homesteading essentials for every off-grid family

More families are expressing a desire to be self-sufficient, and if your family is one of them, you’ll benefit from some of the essentials included in this article. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) To become self-sufficient, homesteaders suggest keeping these four items in mind before you start living off-grid: Buy a composting toilet – Unlike a septic tank or […]

06/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Which food should you consume first after SHTF?

Ensuring your body has sufficient nutrition for the hard days after SHTF is paramount. But your stockpile will go to waste if you consume the wrong food ahead of time. An article in Survival Sullivan states that you need to plan out the order you should eat your stored food. The first food that should go […]

06/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple 5-step guide to starting your own vegetable garden

If you have an empty plot of land in your backyard and you’re not sure what to do with it, why not turn it into your very own vegetable garden? Unlike a lawn, which is mostly ornamental, a vegetable garden can provide you with fresh produce. With some hard work and a little research, you can soon […]

06/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Growing your own food for survival: How to set up and use a terrarium garden

If you’re a seasoned prepper looking into more ways to grow your own produce, consider learning about terrarium gardening. You can start a terrarium garden even if you’re just a beginner because it’s not as complicated as cultivating a garden plot. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) While you can get inventive when you start creating your terrarium garden, […]

06/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Twenty ways a survivalist uses soap

Preppers know that multi-purpose gear and supplies are the best things to include in bug-out bags. Soap, which can be used in a myriad ways aside from cleaning yourself, is a staple. Here’s a list of twenty surprising uses for soap: (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Bug bite relief – Rub insect bites with a damp bar of soap […]

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