Survival Basics

Listen To The Article Anyone who is serious about urban homesteading needs to start out by scaling up their gardening efforts. There has been a positive trend going on for several years in the prepping and survival community, a trend towards self-sufficiency. That’s good because several of the major disasters we could potentially be facing

Listen To The Article winter storm Weather has always been unpredictable, but recent weather patterns have only made it more so. Your winter preparedness should provide for the real possibility of getting snowed in, even if your area historically does not receive much precipitation. A single winter storm can derail normal life, piling several feet

Listen To The Article Image source: Pixabay.com Most of us are planning on “bugging in” when a disaster strikes. Generally speaking, that’s a much more practical solution for people who don’t have a survival retreat off in the woods somewhere. Not only does your home provide you with shelter, but it has all of your

Listen To The Article chickens Winter is a scary time for new chicken owners. We want our flock to be warm, healthy and happy — which can be challenging with freezing temperatures and snow coating the ground. Fortunately, once you figure it out, raising chickens in the winter isn’t that hard. Most chickens are hardy

Listen To The Article Preparing for the aftermath of an EMP is just like preparing for any other disaster, with one major difference. That is … there will be no turning back. Of all the possible disasters we face today, an EMP or major solar storm are two of the scariest. Few truly understand how

Listen To The Article chimney fire According to the National Fire Protection Association, around 25 percent of all home-heating fires are caused by creosote buildup in chimneys – a serious statistic if you use wood to produce heat on a regular basis. A chimney sweep is the best solution, and homeowners should considering getting one

Listen To The Article When stockpiling supplies in your home for survival and disaster preparedness, there are certain vital items that may run out quicker than you realize. Think about it: A large-scale economic collapse is going to last for months, if not years. An EMP attack will knock the power grid down on a

Listen To The Article winter activities It is definitely wintertime in North America. The garden tools have long been put away, all of the growing season activities have officially wound down until next spring, and we have resolved to snuggle up with a nice hot beverage by the fireplace (or space heater, or wood-burning stove,

Listen To The Article ice fishing If you’ve ever driven by a lake during winter in the colder states, there’s often an angler or two out there by a hole on the ice, waiting for the catch. Ice fishing has been practiced for thousands of years, but it will only yield its rewards after great