Nature is the source of all life, but it can also be a force to be reckoned with. There have been many natural disasters since the dawn of mankind – tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and even ice ages, and the scariest Read More …
IRMA is the name of a category 5 hurricane, one of the worst hurricanes formed in the Atlantic Ocean in 2017. The last horrible hurricane of such intensity, experienced by the U.S in 2005, was when Katrina shook its Read More …
Survival, really being prepared to survive; means being able to control your fears, manage your emotions and put your ego in check. To truly be prepared to survive, you need to cultivate a mindset that goes far beyond just having the Read More …
Many people love the natural beauty of a snowy day. However, a severe winter storm is something that very few people are happy to see coming. Not only does a winter storm bring traveling to a sudden halt, it could Read More …
I see many folks on the message boards talking about the generators they have for disaster situations. You never hear any mention of batteries or inverters so I have to assume most of these folks think they will run their Read More …
If we follow the premise that all things on Earth are finite such as the physical resources we use then we must assume that at some point we will begin to run out of these resources as they are more Read More …
Why not learn to live without electricity Instead We have in previous articles talked about living off the grid, and how it can be done if you plan and have the necessary materials, equipment, and gear to make it happen. Read More …
We purchased an old Reynolds Aluminum solar hot water heater from someone who removed it when they replaced their roof. It was not running but restorable. All major components were there and repairable except for the hot water tank. That Read More …
While it’s true that you can certainly build a stockpile, and even a bug out destination, inexpensively if you’re resourceful, there are some myths out there about surviving on the cheap that I really have to debunk.I Can Live on Read More …
When I lived in an apartment in the city I often caught myself romanticizing self-reliance. When I thought about my future self-reliant life I saw myself growing potatoes, storing them in a root cellar, and restoring my house to old-style Read More …
