I hear so many people saying they are prepping for this and prepping for that, but so far, no one has ever told me they are preparing for peak oil. Peak oil is when global oil supplies reach a peak. Once oil supplies reach this peak, oil supplies … [Continue reading]
Firstly, let's be honest - for all the talk of survival fire starting tools and methods, in most situations you will probably have a lighter or some matches. No one really goes camping or hiking etc without matches. Preppers often talk about … [Continue reading]
Cat urine in the carpet can be a nightmare! If you don't have cats you won't know what all the fuss is about, but if you do have cats, you know exactly what I am talking about... It is so, so difficult to clean up and get rid of odor of cat urine, … [Continue reading]
If you are going to be truly self-sufficient, you are probably going to want to plant some fruit trees. Apple trees are a great choice as apples are so versatile, many varieties store well and stay fresh for months, they can be eaten fresh, cooked, … [Continue reading]
There is something special about Dutch ovens, I can't put my finger one what it is but there is just something very satisfying about cooking in a large, heavy cast iron pot with a lid, especially when that cooking is done outdoors on a campfire or … [Continue reading]
We actually purchased an auto-filling bowl for our cat, which was very similar to this. Funny, it never occurred to me just how easy it would be to make one myself. Anyway if there is anyone else out there who wants to make sure the water bowl … [Continue reading]
If you are thinking of getting started with water bath canning, but you don't know your lid-lifter from your air-bubbler, you need to check out the post below from 'Canning Across America'. The post covers water bath canning tools and equipment, and … [Continue reading]
You're either a person who embraces the use of plants and herbs, or you a person who would rather purchase the chemical/pharmaceutical alternative. Either way there is no disputing that certain herbs have very clear and proven medicinal uses and … [Continue reading]
Many of you are reading this post to see just what an IFAK is, and that's the whole point of the title! IFAK stands for - Individual First Aid Kit. It is a small first aid kit which it carried with you everywhere... The thing is - many of the … [Continue reading]
If you would prefer to use natural remedies instead of pharmaceutical medicines, this is something you don't want to miss out on. This information is also particularly important for preppers and those concerned about what the future may bring... If … [Continue reading]