PREPAREDNESS

The use of oil to provide in-home heating used to be far more common around America than it is today, though there are still many cities and northern regions that rely on this old standby. Read More.

Peaches are one of the easiest foods to can. They are also one of the best illustrations of the how much better home canned food tastes compared to commercially canned food. My son will no longer eat canned peaches from the store – the taste difference is really that dramatic! Read More.

Radiation sickness is no laughing matter, and unless you understand exactly what you need to do in the event of a nuclear blast, you are likely to end up experiencing it firsthand. Thankfully, there are things we can do to avoid it. Here is what you need to know about radiation sickness: Read More.

Americans need to be prepared to eat a lot less beef, because the size of the national cattle herd is steadily shrinking. And of course this is happening in the context of a much larger crisis. Read More.

Survival knives can be any knife used in a survival situation, from a simple pocket knife to a machete. We have our favorites and describe them below based on their quality, craftsmanship, durability, and functionality. Read More.

Earthquakes are unpredictable, and their effects can be severe. Unlike other natural disasters, there is no accurate way to predict when and where they will occur. Even if you don’t live in an area prone to earthquakes, you could still be affected. Read More.

Creating a root cellar doesn’t require building or engineering skills; you only need a garbage can and some dirt. With a little effort, you can easily construct your root cellar by burying a garbage can in the ground, an inexpensive and straightforward way to ensure you can store your food safely and securely. Read More.

The political left has been pushing the idea of global warming for decades now. They call it “climate change” now, because the data isn’t backing up the global warming narrative. But once they get past telling us that it’s not global warming anymore, they go back to talking about how the global temperature is rising and how that’s going to put an end to the world… or something like that. Read More.

As the economy continues to struggle, and politics brings violence and division, more people are looking for affordable places to relocate to. Read More.

Preppers like to focus disproportionally on stockpiling and obtaining enough food for a long-term survival situation, but we sometimes forget that it is possible to live for quite a while without it. Read More.

Periods are a natural part of life for many women, but they can be challenging to manage during emergencies. Whether you’re dealing with a natural disaster, a power outage, or simply don’t have access to your usual supplies, it’s important to know how to manage your period so that you can stay comfortable and healthy. Read More.

An EMP, or electromagnetic pulse, is a burst of electromagnetic radiation that can cause damage to electronics and electrical systems. An EMP strike, whether caused by a nuclear weapon detonated in the atmosphere or by a high-altitude EMP (HEMP) device, could potentially cripple a country’s infrastructure and electronic systems. Read More.

No society, or its currency, lasts forever. The Roman Empire collapsed and took the Denarius with it. The fall of Germany led to the hyperinflation of the Weimar Republic. Be it next year or next decade, the United States dollar will collapse. Read More.

The following recipe for a Broccoli-Chicken-Rice Skillet Casserole with a cheese sauce is from reader H.S..This recipe serves six adults. Read More.

The reason why many people choose to build their own house is that it is the cheapest way of doing it. The choice of building materials usually depends on where you live. Local materials are generally cheaper and natural building is about using materials that are available wherever you build. Read More.