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02/14/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
4 Ways to secure your home from potential threats when SHTF
When SHTF, your home turns into your fortress. If you want to defend yourself from all kinds of threats during disastrous times, you must secure your fortress. Not only should you upgrade your home’s defenses, but you must also make sure that you and your family can stay hunkered down for longer periods of time. […]
02/03/2020
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By Mary Miller
Fortify your home with these 10 protective garden plants
Protecting your home doesn’t have to only be limited to barbed wires, high fences and burglar alarms. One underrated but effective way of deterring thieves from your home is to make your garden passively work in your favor. This is also known as defensive landscaping. Not only is it more affordable than a conventional home […]
02/01/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Protect your property when SHTF: Perimeter defense tips for your homestead
If your post-SHTF plan involves bugging in, you must consider how well you can defend your home against possible threats. This means you have to strengthen your home’s defenses. Adding surveillance systems, physical barriers and traps to your defensive perimeter is all well and good, but you must also consider your own personal armament. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com) […]
12/26/2019
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By Grace Olson
Home security 101: Fortify your home with a smart doorbell
Advancements in technology have made it easier to protect homes, but thieves and intruders are getting smarter as well. A nondescript way to increase the security of your home is by using a smart doorbell. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Advantages of using a smart doorbell Home security is a must. You can install high fences and […]
12/14/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
9 Ways to turn your home into a fortress before SHTF
When SHTF, your home becomes your sanctuary, which is why it’s important that it becomes a fortress. The security a fortified home provides can increase your chances of surviving a disaster. Here are nine ways to reinforce your home against external threats. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Install an alarm system Just the sound of an alarm going off can […]
11/06/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Keeping homes safe: 10 Ways to make your neighborhood a safer place
Home security is one of the main concerns for preppers. When SHTF, having a well-fortified home can ensure your survival. However, one thing preppers should also consider is the security of their neighborhood. Doing so can not only widen the safe area and keep yourself free from harm, but it can also create long-lasting bonds between […]
10/30/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
What is a spider-hole and what are its survival uses?
Preppers always find new and creative ways to improve their survival preparations just in case SHTF. One of these interesting ways is reviving an old World War II tactic: the spider hole. Making a spider hole is a simple and effective way to conceal your position and observe your immediate surroundings. Having this edge over […]
10/28/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
Worried about home defense? Before SHTF, get these 4 guns so you can protect your family
To properly defend your home, you need the gear. It’s better to be prepared and have the right tools at your disposal when the safety of your own home is at stake. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) While having a gun is better than not having one when securing your home, some firearms are going to be […]
08/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Quick thinking can save the day: Understand tactics so you can protect your family in a self-defense situation
In a self-defense or home defense scenario, you need time and space to decide on the appropriate course of action. Using the right self-defense tactics will buy you enough time and room to handle the potential attacker or home intruder. Warning signs usually precede dangerous encounters. You must spot these clues, interpret them correctly, and […]
08/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Home security tips from a police officer
Self-defense is a matter best taken in a person’s own hands than left to the police. Take it from a former police officer, who shares some ways to ensure the security of your home. First, figure out the state’s laws on self-defense. The options will be defined by what the state considers to be an […]
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