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02/02/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping advice: Invest in a 500-gallon water tank

Having a reliable source of clean, drinking water should be one of your priorities when it comes to survival. When SHTF, your plumbing and water services might fail due to damaged infrastructure. Not only will you still need water for drinking, you will also need it for bathing, washing, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining basic hygiene. […]

12/10/2018 / By Mary Miller

How to build your own water pump using everyday materials

Water is essential to survival, so having your own water pump can be incredibly useful. In times of drought or water shortages, it will be easier for you to obtain water and take control of your water supply. Be resourceful and make your DIY water pump using items you can find at your local hardware store. […]

11/02/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

How to survive common natural disasters

Natural disasters come inevitably, but it’s possible to prepare for and actually survive them. Knowing what you need to watch out for and what you need to do once these calamities come will help you keep yourself and your family members safe and unharmed. Here are some of the most common natural disasters and how […]

08/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow food when the lack of water becomes a problem

Gardening itself can be a very arduous task, but it’s more difficult if you’re facing problems like drought and heat. What do you do when you don’t have access to enough water for your crops or if the weather isn’t ideal for growing vegetables? (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Even if the weather in your area is perfect […]

05/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

Do you have a homestead? Here are 20 reasons why you should have one

Preparing for any disaster is a good survival mindset. One of the ways you can do this is to have a homestead. Self-reliance will be your best weapon during any disaster, and a homestead is the perfect place to store all the survival gear you will need and access alternative power. Living on a homestead may significantly […]

04/11/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Clean water graphene breakthrough could allow millions to drink filtered seawater

As drought conditions continue to spread across the globe, from the 2015 drought in California that swept over 90 percent of the state to South American countries like Brazil, and even nations in Africa — it is clear that water is an ever-increasingly precious resource. Even though the Earth is approximately 70 percent water, the […]

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