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09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Survival essentials: 5 Solar-powered items you need for your homestead
Solar technologies are those that capture sunlight, a free and abundant energy source, for people to use as useable energy. These technologies can range from expensive systems built for entire houses and smaller versions attached to everyday devices. In cases where you are prepping for an SHTF scenario, you won’t be thinking about a thousand dollars solar […]
09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Making a DIY survival kit for your electronics before SHTF
One of the most common problems you may face during a survival scenario is the lack of electricity or communication. With the power out and no working cell phone in sight, things may get a little challenging when SHTF. This is why it is important to have electronics as part of your survival prep plan. Here […]
09/15/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Prepping skills: Save money by learning how to scavenge and repurpose
As a prepper, it is important to use your head to get creative ideas in case you find yourself in a bind. If you’ve ever watched a survival reality TV show, it is common for participants to get creative with the things they find — and that it is applicable in real life as well. […]
09/09/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Survival supplies: How long does bottled water last?
Bottled water does not expire despite an expiration or “best by” date. As long as the bottle remains perfectly sealed, algae and other microbes shouldn’t be able to get in and bloom inside the bottle. But if bottled water does not go bad, then why do companies include expiration dates? The simple answer is that […]
09/06/2021
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By Mary Villareal
In a post-SHTF world, mushrooms and seaweed may help you survive
Foods like mushrooms, seaweed and sugar from leaves may be the best way to create a sustainable diet in extreme SHFT situations, such as during a nuclear winter. This is according to David Denkenberger, a mechanical engineer at the University of Alaska who runs the non-profit Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters (ALLFED), which researches ways to protect the […]
09/02/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Hurricane Ida downs power lines across Louisiana, leaving nearly one million without power… officials say repairs may take up to 3 weeks
New Orleans will not have electricity for the next three weeks as Hurricane Ida downed 2,000 miles of power lines across Louisiana. When the storm was at its strongest on Sunday, winds came at 150 mph and picked up just below 157 mph, making it a Category 5 storm — and the fifth-strongest hurricane ever […]
09/01/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Home gardening basic: How to start seeds indoors
Starting a small garden indoors will give you a jump for when SHTF, giving you access to all important food supplies, even if you don’t have the space for a large outdoor garden. Seed starting should be one of the top priorities when planning a garden. Growing your own veggies and keeping a stockpile of […]
08/29/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Worsening shipping crisis will affect retail supply lines and shopping for holidays
The world’s network of ports, container vessels, and trucking companies that allow goods to move globally has been tangled due to the pandemic, and the cost of shipping is skyrocketing. This disruption to the global supply chain is only getting worse, and shortages of consumer products are making it more expensive for companies to ship […]
08/26/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Prepper tips and tricks: Use peppermint tea to get rid of mice and spiders
When dealing with pests such as mice or spiders, peppermint tea bags are a natural alternative to poisons and traps that you can use. This is important if you have small children and pets in your home — the same poison that you use to catch mice could be the same ones that could hurt your pet […]
08/24/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Surviving a massive power outage
The U.S. power grid is a fragile and nearly obsolete thing in terms of technology upgrades. While many believe there is nothing to worry about, it does not take that much effort to bring the whole thing crashing down. It could be due to natural disasters or a man-made threat such as a cyber-attack, or a […]
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