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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
10/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The revolution is in your back yard: Become self-sufficient and start a home garden
Everyone should aim to attain self-sufficiency, especially when it comes to food. Planting a garden at your home is one of the best ways to start down the road toward food independence. Residents of suburban areas may start by turning their front yard and backyard into vegetable gardens. Combine square foot gardening and vertical gardens […]
09/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Self-defense basics: Do you need extra ammo for the gun in your EDC kit?
Most people carry additional ammunition for the gun in their everyday carry (EDC) kit. But how much ammo is enough? A well-rounded EDC kit requires a lot of equipment. At the same time, a person may only fit so many things in his clothes and bag. Some preppers choose to forego a reload and use […]
09/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The 10 best egg-laying chickens for a prepper’s homestead
Keeping egg-laying chickens offers several benefits. They supply fresh eggs daily, eat insect pests, and make for a steady source of income by selling eggs or meat. For preppers who want – or need – to raise egg-laying poultry in their homestead, these 10 breeds make excellent choices for backyard chickens. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Egg-laying chickens for […]
09/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Get started on casting your own bullets
Practicing your shooting skills is a must, but the costs of all those expended rounds will pile up. Learning how to cast new lead bullets will save money while also ensuring a steady supply of ammunition in the long run. Start by getting a fire extinguisher for safety reasons. Also keep a gel-based burn blanket […]
09/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Best of the basics: A look at the best survival shovels
One of the must-have equipment for any survival scenario is a military-grade survival shovel. It can perform all the functions of a typical shovel while also being smaller, lighter, sturdier, and more versatile. The FiveJoy C1 Military Folding Shovel Multitool exemplifies this multi-functionality. It can chop wood like an ax, open bottles, pound objects like a hammer, […]
09/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Tips to make your RV a comfortable place no matter the weather
Recreational vehicle (RV) owners may find themselves spending long periods traveling and living aboard their transports. If they find the interior too warm or too cold, they may take steps to improve its insulation and ventilation. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Keeping the RV warm is far more challenging than cooling it off. Start with the bottom […]
09/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Will kerosene-fueled appliances run on diesel?
Diesel engines will burn properly-lubricated kerosene fuel. Conversely, some useful kerosene-fueled appliances will run on off-road diesel. So in case a prepper or homesteader runs out of expensive kerosene and cannot get his hands on new supplies, he can use cheaper diesel fuel as substitute. Kerosene heaters not only burn diesel, they also run quite well on […]
09/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Prepper medicine: Considerations for OTC meds in your survival cache
Non-prescription drugs are a vital part of any prepping stockpile or bug-out bag. As a prepper, when selecting over-the-counter drugs, you must consider potential drug interactions; decide between branded and generic products; evaluate herbal alternatives; and keep track of expiration dates. Taking more than one drug at the same time may lead to harmful interactions between the medications. The […]
08/29/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Prepper basics: How long is too long to store your water in plastic containers?
Is it safe to store drinking water in plastic containers for long periods? The type of plastic the containers are made of will determine how long you can safely store water in them. Plastic contains various chemicals, many of which are toxic to humans. Some of these compounds may leach into the liquid stored in plastic […]
08/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
When SHTF, can you get in touch with your family? The importance of survival communication plans
When SHTF and the power grid goes down, most forms of communication will stop working. Preppers with families or groups must plan for the sudden loss of easy communication. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Spouses must decide beforehand who will fetch their young child from school during an emergency. If they have more than one child, they […]
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