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04/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Sustainable gardening: What you need to know and do if your land is composed of clay soil
Teresa Matteson of Benton Soil and Water Conservation District says most any ground can become a good garden with the right care and maintenance. There’s no need to buy a bunch of potting or garden soil from the soil; the best soil is that which you build yourself naturally. Identify your soil type Knowing whether […]
04/05/2023
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By Olivia Cook
These 8 odors inside your house can mean BIG trouble
Strange odors inside your house can be hazardous. Beware of these eight odors, as they can spell trouble if you don’t immediately find the source. A fishy smell If something smells fishy, that smell can come from loose or frayed wires or cords, overloaded circuits, faulty outlets, incorrectly sized breakers or fuses or overheated electrical shielding or insulation. […]
03/16/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Be flexible: Improvise to survive with rubber bands
About 332 million rubber bands are used annually. Yet, these reusable elastics are a survival item that a lot of preppers forget to buy or stock. Types of rubber bands Below are various rubber band types and their differentiating qualities. Standard rubber bands These are the regular rubber bands used for holding day-to-day things like […]
03/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
15 Perennial herbs to grow in your survival garden
Seasoned preppers grow a variety of perennial plants that are edible and medicinal. Perennial plants, or perennials, are herbs and veggies that you need to plant only once but can harvest forever. The best thing about perennials is that as long as you keep them well-mulched and in organic matter-rich soil, they’ll pretty much take […]
02/23/2023
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By Olivia Cook
SURVIVAL GUIDE: Preparing for an emergency family evacuation
Learning how to plan and properly evacuate from your home and town or city is a critical step not only for preppers, but for everyone. A written action plan should be able to prepare your household for potentially having to evacuate in the future. Here are 11 things to do as you prepare for an emergency family […]
02/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Prepper must-haves: 4 Multi-purpose tools that will come in handy when SHTF
People rely on tools for numerous tasks to save time, effort and money. But you have to make sure that you have the right tools for certain situations to avoid problems. Here are some useful items to have when SHTF: Survival knives A good folding knife is perfect for everyday carry, but a fixed-blade knife is more suited in […]
02/03/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Possible scenarios following an EMP event
Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), such as solar (also known as coronal mass ejections, or CMEs), nuclear (as a result of a high-altitude explosion) or non-nuclear (caused by weapons that generate a strong electromagnetic field without using a nuclear explosion), can have similarly significant effects. Prepper or not, it is important that you examine what may happen […]
02/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Must-have items to keep your family warm and protected this winter
Here is a list of must-have items to keep your family warm and protected during winter: Winter clothes Your base layer includes a lightweight undershirt, underwear and balaclava, preferably made of 100 percent polyester to quickly move moisture and keep skin dry. (Related: A basic list of winter survival items you should carry in your car.) […]
02/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Essential items you need to begin your homesteading journey
Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency that may involve home gardening, home preservation of food and even small-scale production of food like bread for your family or for sale. Here are some essential items you need to begin your homesteading journey: Wheelbarrows You’ll definitely need the means to haul dirt, gravel, big rocks, wood, firewood, yard […]
01/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
8 Items you want to have during emergencies
Being prepared for urgent and unexpected situations that pose risks to your life and property is a must. Here is a list of essential items you want to always have in your home during emergencies. Radio A hand-cranked radio that receives the standard AM/FM signals and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather channels will provide you with […]
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