Most of us have read or seen the recent headlines where various government agencies have warned that the United States is under a serious threat for a devastating cyber-attack capable of bringing down the entire national electrical grid, as well as most of the related supply-chain infrastructure. For those readers who may be new to …
Category: Survival Skills
5 Tips to Put Your Bug Out Bag on a Diet
Packing a solid Bug Out Bag (BOB) is an important task, you want to make sure you have everything you need while keeping everything within a single bag for easy carrying and escape. It’s all too common to pack a BOB when you’re at home and not use it until necessary. While you might be …
What to Do with a Stranded Vehicle
One of the most common problems you are likely to face is that of car trouble. Depending on when or where it strikes, you might find yourself with a stranded vehicle on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. What’s worse is having a vehicle break down in the midst of a …
Best Wood For Burning
Wondering which firewood is the best to burn, whether in a fireplace, wood stove or when camping? The best options depend on where you live, but no matter what, you want to ensure what’s burning is what’s supposed to be burning. Setting fire to wood that doesn’t burn correctly…well, it’s a big ‘ol mess. Let’s …
Going Off-Grid ‘Starting From Scratch’ PART 4 Water Supply
Photo: Laura Simpson © 2014 – Lakes, streams and ponds provide potential water sources as well as fish In this series, we are considering the very basic steps that would allow anyone with average skills and the requisite adventuresome disposition, to successfully establish an ‘off-grid’ homestead. Going off-grid requires some of the same ‘spirit’ that …
How to Reduce Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is widely acknowledged as a time of joy, wonder, and giving. On the other hand, dealing with the crowds, the bad weather, and the financial pressure of buying presents can easily turn it into one of stress and anxiety. Here are some ways to keep from getting overwhelmed during the holidays: Take …
How to Survive a Bear Attack
How to Survive a Bear Attack. If you spend time out in the woods, chances are that you will run into wildlife. While most of these encounters are pleasant, some of them can turn deadly in an instant, especially in the case of bears. Bears are typically shy and try to avoid humans, but their behavior …
How to Build a Winter Home Emergency Kit
With cold weather and snow encroaching on us as well as the disastrous snow seen in the Buffalo, NY area recently, the idea of a winter home emergency kit is looking better and better. Part of being a prepper is being prepared for just about anything the world can throw at you and while many …
Going Off-Grid ‘Starting From Scratch’ PART 3 Energizing Your Off-Grid Homestead
In this series, we are considering the very basic steps that would allow anyone with average skills and the requisite adventuresome disposition, to successfully establish an ‘off-grid’ homestead. Going off-grid requires some of the same ‘spirit’ that many of our forefathers had when they first came to America in the 1800’s, taking their families into the wilds to establish their homesteads.