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Build a Root Cellar

Root cellars have been used for centuries, before electricity and refrigeration was the norm they were used to keep the harvest good during the winter. While it’s not such a common sight today many rural...
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Why we need to prepare

Once again nature shows us why we need to prepare and why we need to diversify our preparedness efforts. Some had their homes destroyed and all of their supplies along with it. Others got out in time and were...
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Temporary Shelters

Although it’s not the ideal situation, there may be a time when a tent, tipi or other temporary shelter will be a godsend to you. Some of them are cheap, some very expensive but either way it is important to...
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Mainstream Survivalism

Lately survivalism has been in the news a lot. Even over the last 5-10 years more and more stories have come out regarding this movement. Some are fair and offer great exposure, however others seem to drive...
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Mental Preparedness

When something traumatic happens in our lives it is a natural human reaction to experience resulting stress or even shock.  Just as soldiers at war experience post traumatic stress disorder, victims of...