Paracord
Follow me Most folks who have even a casual interest in wilderness survival, or outdoor recreation in general, have probably heard of paracord.
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Growing Marshmallow for its Soothing and Healing Properties
Follow me Marshmallow is part of the Mallow (Malvaceae) family. The name “Malvaceae” means “soft” and “to heal”, which gives you a pretty
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6 Organic Mulches That Will Keep Plants Cool This Summer
Follow me Mulching your gardens during the warmest summer months will do wonders for growing plants and will encourage a healthier soil environment for your
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How To Create A Root Cellar On Your Property
Follow me If you have a basement or even room under your house, you can create a root cellar to store food! The
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Snares and Traps for Survival Trapping
Follow me Knowing how to use snares and traps for survival trapping can help you deal with one of the most challenging pursuits
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5 Important homesteading lessons to learn from American pioneers
Follow me The legacy and memory of homesteading live on in us. And while the era that our great-great-grandparents had to live through
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Market Garden Strategies for Survival Gardens
Follow me Preppers can reap some big rewards by applying some of the habits of successful market gardeners and small farmers to our home
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Food preservation tips: What kinds of food can you dehydrate?
Follow me There is almost no easier way to preserve food than to dry it. Used for thousands of years to extend the shelf-life
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How to Grow Strawberries
Follow me Sweet, juicy strawberries are not only a sure sign that the summer growing season has arrived, but they are also a
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How to Grow Blackberries
Follow me Blackberries are a sweet tasty treat that can easily be grown in a home garden. The perennial plants will provide plenty
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Survival Gear List : The Survival Essentials
Follow me Not sure what to include on your survival gear list? Well, here are some helpful tips to making it more manageable.
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Handdrill: Making Fire With Friction
Follow me The handdrill friction fire method is very old, and was used by many different cultures for millennia. It is a deceptively
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5 Tips for successful raised bed gardening
Follow me Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow your own vegetables if the soil is of poor quality. It allows you
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Why you should begin homesteading today
Follow me While there are differences between homesteading and prepping, both lifestyles emphasize self-sufficiency. Homesteaders and preppers alike often live off-grid, maintain a
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Homesteading Basics: How To Dehydrate Herbs for Long-Term Storage
Follow me Mayapple fruits are ripe when they are as yellow as a lemon, and are soft and slightly wrinkled. Their ripening time
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Vital Medications You Should Be Stockpiling
Follow me When supply chains become broken, those that rely on crucial medications could be in big trouble. Stockpiling vital medications should be
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Survival Plants:Essential Survival Tools
Follow me Survival plants are found everywhere! Getting to know your local plants can help spice up your lunch and literally save your
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What Will Happen to the Banking System if (or when) Doomsday Arrives?
Follow me The last few years have been pretty damned frightening. Obviously, it was the COVID-19 pandemic that grabbed the big headlines, and while it
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Are You a Survivalist or Prepper? (Or Both!)
Follow me A lot of people have preconceived notions about the differences between preppers and survivalists. A lot of you who read my
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Prepper essentials: 3 Emergency water filtration options
Follow me Water is an important part of your preps for when SHTF, especially if you plan to bug in or stay at
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Spare AR-15 Parts You Should Always Have on Hand
Follow me An AR15 rifle is considered by many to be their “go-to” rifle. Whether you are hiking and going hunting, keeping a gun with
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Seeding Indoors Now For Your Spring Garden
Follow me Spring may seem like its eons away, but it will be here before you know it. Starting your seeds indoors is
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22 Self Reliance Skills to Learn in 2022
Follow me The past two years have served as a wake up call for Americans everywhere. We’ve detailed this in our prior post
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This Medical Issue Could Exponentially Increase in a SHTF Event
Follow me Medical emergencies are bound to be a problem if disaster strikes. In the event that doctors and other medical professionals are
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