The number one thing I prepare for is a POWER OUTAGE when SHTF. Every SHTF series of events includes the inevitable power outage. In fact, whenever th...

Are you afraid of the dark? Me either, but darkness brings about a whole new set of challenges you don’t need. When the power goes out and it happen...

A perennial problem faced by suburban and rural dwellers is obtaining water in the absence of utility provided electric power. Standby generators requ...

Everyone can remember the media outrage following Hurricane Katrina; New Orleans became a hotbed for violent criminal behavior long after the event. C...

<p>In my kitchen, I have a simple slider mandolin, mason jar pump-top onion chopper, and a salad spinner. I’m going to break down and get a cherry p...

In preparation for National Geographic’s American Blackout ; I wanted to create my own power outage checklist for preppers. The premise of the...

Ever notice how the most useful tools aren't always the ones with fancy packaging and high price tags? Sometimes they're hiding in plain sight—like...

What if I told you there's a single substance sitting in most kitchens that could replace over two dozen commercial products when the grid goes down?...

Even the most committed preppers might consider building a nuclear bunker excessive during peaceful times. Yet history has shown repeatedly that geopo...

When foraging in the wild, knowing which plants to avoid can be just as important as knowing which ones are safe to eat. Some of the deadliest plants...

Spring is in the air and with it comes yard work. For some we have already started planting our gardens, others are tending to their chickens and mo...

The Overlooked Necessity We take it for granted—turn on the faucet, and water flows freely. But what happens when those faucets stop working? Whethe...