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06/27/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Camping safety tips: 6 Ways to stay cool in summer
In the summer, camping is a great way to take advantage of the warm weather and embrace the great outdoors as well as a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, camping can be uncomfortable once the sun reaches its zenith. Knowing how to stay cool while camping is an essential skill that will greatly increase your enjoyment and prevent dehydration, […]
04/28/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Water supply and prepping: A beginner’s guide to rainwater collection
No homestead is truly off-the-grid if it doesn’t have a rainwater collection system in place. Rainwater collection is the practice of collecting or harvesting rainwater into an easily accessible container for cooking, washing, bathing or gardening. As such, rainwater collection is an easy way to reduce water usage on the homestead. However, successful and sustainable rainwater […]
02/11/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepping basics: How to use a sharpening stone properly
A utility knife is a must-have tool in your survival kit or bugout bag (BOB). You will need it to gut fish, cut rope, build shelter and even signal for help if the blade reflects light well. However, a dull utility knife is about as useful as a fork in a survival scenario. Therefore, it is […]
02/09/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
10 Things you shouldn’t do in a disaster scenario
Mistakes happen to the best of preppers. You might neglect to rotate your food supply, carelessly store all your gear in one place or put all your efforts into preparing just one bug-out plan. Such mistakes should serve as lessons for preppers, and they often do. But in the context of a disaster scenario, a seemingly harmless mistake could cost […]
02/08/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Self-defense 101: Improvised weapons to use when SHTF
Most preppers focus on essentials like food and water when prepping for a major crisis or off-grid scenario. But it’s important to keep in mind that the vast majority of people won’t be stocking up on supplies, which is primarily why crimes almost always skyrocket following a disaster. People simply get desperate. Therefore, you should also stash […]
02/07/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
6 Warning signs to look out for when choosing members of your survival group
Movies and television shows often idolize the lone wolf – the survivor who goes out alone when disaster strikes or in the wake of an SHTF event. But this portrayal is far from the truth, which is that humans have strength in numbers. If you want to truly be prepared for a disaster or SHTF event, you […]
02/04/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
15 Ways to use spent coffee grounds on your homestead
Most people discard the grounds left after brewing coffee. But spent coffee grounds still have plenty of practical uses in your home and in the garden. They can even help spruce up your daily skincare routine. Here are 15 clever ways to use spent coffee grounds: (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) Compost – Composting coffee grounds adds nitrogen […]
02/02/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepper projects: 4 Ideas for DIY chicken nesting boxes
Nesting boxes make hens feel comfortable laying their eggs. The boxes can help reduce stress in the coop as the hens learn to rely on a consistently comfortable nesting site. They also make it easy for you to collect eggs. You can either buy nesting boxes or make your own with repurposed materials. Generally, you’ll want a nesting […]
01/31/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepping basics: Understanding how a rocket stove works
When bugging out or living off the grid, you will need a convenient way to cook food. There are many portable stoves that allow you to do just that, but one of the best ones for bugging out or off-grid living is a rocket stove. Read on to learn more about rocket stoves and how […]
01/28/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepper projects: 4 Ways to upcycle Mason jars
The mason jar is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve foods. It has a two-part top: a lid with a rubber ring on the underside, which creates a vacuum seal for safe canning, and an outer band with screw threads. The lid can only be used to seal once, but the […]
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