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01/06/2023
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By Olivia Cook
6 Everyday items that you can use to fertilize your home garden
Commercial fertilizers are not necessary to grow food. You can always use everyday items to fertilize your home garden naturally. Below are six common things that you can turn into an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer is a fertilizer derived from organic sources, including organic compost, cattle manures, poultry droppings and domestic sewage. Banana peel Rich in […]
12/21/2022
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By Olivia Cook
8 Ways you can turn overlooked household items into survival tools
Here are eight ways you can use your overlooked household items as survival tools: Make a Faraday cage You can turn a steel trash bin, bucket or can into a Faraday cage to keep your small electronics from electromagnetic pulses and for privacy and security. They are sold in a variety of sizes so you can select […]
12/12/2022
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By Olivia Cook
12 Tips to survive an EMP attack
If an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) goes off, a lot of people are going to die – by starvation, lack of conventional medical care or being killed by people trying to get whatever they need because they did not prepare. There are many factors to consider when preparing for the an EMP strike. Detailed below are […]
11/24/2022
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By Olivia Cook
4 Tips to prevent emergency water from freezing
Storing an emergency water supply for drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes is a priority on a prepping to-do list for scenarios where water becomes a scarce resource. Frozen water in an emergency situation is very bad news as the inconvenience of thawing it for use serves as a huge waste of energy. People who do not have […]
11/09/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Food preservation techniques used by different cultures around the world
Preserving food naturally can help increase your food supply and reduce food waste. If you wish to learn how to prolong the shelf life of foods in your stockpile, you can look at food preservation techniques used by people from different places. Here are some of the ways people from different cultures keep their foods fresh for […]
10/26/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Organic coconut oil: One of the best survival and preparedness items to stock up on
Organic coconut oil is a must-have item for your stockpile. It is described as “the healthiest oil on Earth” by the Coconut Research Center. There is plenty of scientific evidence showing that organic coconut oil can help boost the following: (Related: Why coconut oil should be part of your survival stockpile.) Immune system and function Ancient literature […]
09/28/2022
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By Olivia Cook
UHMWPE braided cord: An amazing survival tool when SHTF
In survival situations, cordage that is extremely strong, durable, flexible (holds knots well), water-resistant (keeps strength when wet), resistant to rot (mold, mildew and UV), resistant to chemicals, relatively affordable, wear-resistant, has insulating properties, resists abrasion/friction and reliable is a must-have preparedness item and should be at the top of your list for go-to survival […]
07/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Freeze-drying is one of the best ways to preserve food for long-term storage
Freeze-drying is a food preservation method that involves freezing, primary drying and secondary drying. Freeze-dried foods have up to 99 percent less moisture than fresh foods yet retain most of the food’s flavor. Freeze-drying is technically called lyophilization. It is a three-step process that includes freezing, sublimation (primary drying) and desorption (secondary drying). It starts […]
06/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Apartment prepping 101: Pickling vegetables for long-term storage
Pickling is a simple way of retaining the crispness of summer vegetables and boosting their nutritional value. It will cost you less money and less effort to conserve fresh vegetables. You just need plenty of sterilized jars and the golden trinity of pickling –vinegar, water and rock salt. The science of using vinegar for food […]
06/22/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Essential oils: Must-have items from Mother Nature for your survival cache
Discomforts and illnesses don’t fail to show up during emergencies, disasters and survival scenarios. Stockpiling food, water and other necessities may not be enough to stay healthy during such times. A careful selection of essential oils can be your best ally when you are in a situation with limited or absolutely no access to medical care. […]
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