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02/14/2020 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 […]

11/28/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Home security tips: 7 Ways to make your windows burglar-proof

One of the best (and simplest) ways to keep your home safe is to keep your doors and windows locked. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Burglars usually break into homes through the door, but windows are the second most common entry point. In most cases, a thief will be deterred by a locked window because they don’t want […]

11/28/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

The savvy prepper’s guide to surviving a long-term power outage

A power outage is one of the most challenging situations any homeowner may face. Society has grown to be heavily dependent on technology and electricity, with the latter becoming almost a necessity. Losing access to electricity can lead to adverse effects on everyday life. What’s even more unfortunate is that you don’t usually have control […]

11/19/2019 / By Grace Olson

What are bump keys and why do you need them?

A smart prepper knows that a locked door doesn’t guarantee total safety. For a person who knows how to pick locks, this is only a minor obstacle. Lock-picking is commonly associated with criminal activity, but it’s a useful survival skill. Here are some scenarios where lock-picking skills may come in handy: If you’re locked out […]

11/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

When SHTF, secure your firearms in these 20 clever hiding places

Responsible gun owners secure their firearms to avoid accidents and prevent unauthorized access. Before SHTF, hide your firearms in a gun safe or in unusual areas around your home. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Considerations before hiding guns in your home When deciding on a hiding spot for your firearm, you need to make sure that children won’t find them and looters […]

11/06/2019 / 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 […]

11/02/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

A guide to securing your homestead’s perimeter (while observing the law)

Perimeter and home security should always be your number one priority when creating a survival plan. Regardless of how safe your area may be or how low the crime rate is, it pays to be vigilant. Perimeter fencing is one of the simplest ways to establish your territory and fortify your location. However, boundary fencing […]

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