Homesteading is increasingly on the minds of thousands of Americans. We are a society of free thinkers and do-it-yourselfers, and for many the idea of perpetually living in cities and increasingly relying on the infrastructure to provide for all of our needs doesn’t sit right. Homesteading allows you to have the freedom to provide for…

The most difficult thing about bugging out is going to be maintaining a normal lifestyle while doing so. This means having electricity, having typical comforts of home, and being able to keep both of these things for an extended period without having to worry about being on the grid or constantly having to refuel your…

Post-collapse, those of us who are bloggers, writers, or marketing professionals, for example, may struggle with surviving. The same may be true who have an 8-5 job in the office, or their job relies on being on the Internet every day. If you think about it, today our society largely depends on the web not…

Tiny homes are a trend that is sweeping the nation with surprising vigor. Gone are the days when buying a home meant you had to spend a fortune and pay off a mortgage for the rest of your working years. With fewer and fewer people having faith in the economy, more people, especially the younger…

The recession hit a lot of people hard and gave new vitalization to the prepping movement. People who firsthand witnessed the brunt of the economic shift began to adopt new ways of saving money and learned how to buffer their lives against the economic instability just in case it got worse. For many, it did.…

If you have ever spent even a few hours on Pinterest, chances are you have seen one or two references to a “tiny house” or “self-built house.” This isn’t surprising, as the tiny house phenomenon is gaining ground in our country, especially with the youngest generation that is preparing to leave home. The reason for…

Let’s face it. After SHTF, those of us who are bloggers, marketers, sales people, musicians, and take part in other professions may struggle with finding work and ultimately making a living to survive. Today most of us rely on the internet for our jobs, and if you go to the office daily or spend your…

Tires are one of the toughest and most durable things on the planet. They can handle high speeds, thousands of miles of blistering roads, rutted gravel and sharp potholes. Despite their strength, eventually, they do wear out. And when they do wear out you are left with the problem of what do with them after…

There Are SO Many Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar That’ll Come In Handy When You’re At Your Bug Out Cabin… CHECK THEM OUT HERE! Apple cider vinegar is one of those things that’s always around but seldom used by many. We know we should have it on hand at all times, just in case we…

It’s Good To Have a Variety Of Goods To Stockpile, But Are You Forgetting A Flour Mill? Here’s Why A Flour Mill Should Be On Top Of Your Survival Food And Supply List: Many people have different ideas about what makes for ideal stockpiling in a survival pantry. Many agree, though, that significant amounts of…

There is a lot to be said for having your own compost bin. You will drastically reduce the amount of trash you are putting on the curb, and the compost makes an excellent supplement for your gardening soil, resulting in bigger, healthier plants and higher yields. Many people simply put up a small ring of…

Preppers serious about long-term food storage will spend a great deal of time and money canning their own preserves for when SHTF. But what happens when a natural disaster strikes? We do a lot of preparation for long-term survival, generally assuming that our home is our base — our safe place that will keep us…

The entire idea of going solar is an attractive one. Not just ecologically but, in the short run, it’s economically feasible and self-satisfying! We say “short run” because you would be surprised how cost-effective solar panels are when compared with the on-going requirement of your local electric company. Now, you DO have to be careful…

Whatever you think of the Amish community and their simple way of life, you have to admire their skills when it comes to building and living a humble life. Admiring an Amish community’s skills is likely common if you are a prepper. Many of the groundwork we do in preparation for the grid failing us…