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09/04/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

4 Essential ways to communicate in times of disaster

These days, it has become very easy to cut down channels of communication – cellular sites can easily be damaged by a bomb explosion, a hurricane, a earthquake of a great magnitude, or even a really powerful typhoon. Even non-dramatic causes, such as severe snowfall, heavy rain, or equipment failure can cause communication and power lines […]

07/15/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Safety pins: 10 uses that make them a must-have for your bug-out bag

Safety pins may seem like small, insignificant items; but they actually have a myriad of uses. It’s very handy to always have them on your person, especially safety pins of all shapes and sizes. Safety pins are awesome in the sense that they’re very versatile. Here are some of the things that you can do with safety […]

07/05/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Prepping to barter when SHTF: What skills to learn and items to stockpile

After the world has gone sour, do you think banks and financial institutions would still function and keep printing money? Do you think we would still be able to walk up to a store and trade a piece of paper for an item that we need or want? A devastating act of terrorism such as […]

02/08/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Do you have a favorite flashlight? 8 considerations to help you pick the best one for your everyday needs

A flashlight is an essential tool to have in your backpack, suitcase, or purse. You need to make sure that the flashlight that you have is light and easy to carry. Here are eight pointers to remember when buying every day carry flashlights. (h/t to GrayWolfSurvival.com.) Get a flashlight with an end power button instead of a […]

11/08/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

How to get your community moving towards food independence

If you are interested in minimizing your travels to the grocery store, while at the same time putting up a project that you and your neighbors can benefit from and also getting the chance to grow your own food (thereby knowing that it is certifiably clean), it is time to start your local food community. […]

08/04/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Solar cell breakthrough could DOUBLE energy capture efficiency to over 40%

A prototype for a new solar cell that compiles multiple devices into a single device that has the capability of obtaining almost all of the energy in the solar spectrum has been designed by scientists at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The new model, which transforms direct sunlight into electricity at an accuracy level […]

07/16/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

6 Ways to conserve water and money when watering your garden

You might think that there’s nothing in this world simpler than watering a garden plant. However, there actually are proper ways to water plants – ways that can make you conserve water and money while you’re at it. Here are some of them. Water your plants only when they need it — Even if your plants […]

07/02/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

5 Important tips to keep RAW milk fresh

Raw milk is a delightful treat that is at the same time packed with vitamins and nutrients such as vitamins A, D, and K2 and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. However, in order for you to be able to enjoy it for longer than just a few days, you should be able to […]

07/01/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

23 Items you’re probably throwing away but SHOULDN’T

The every day mantra of doomsday preppers is to store anything that they could possibly need should an emergency arise. Some might say that they’re going for overkill, but what preppers are doing actually make sense; resources, much like energy, should be conserved, lest we find ourselves one day running out of them. Aside from […]

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