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How to Heat Your Home Without Power Safely

Learn how to heat your home without power: warm one room, dress in layers, use safe heat sources, avoid carbon monoxide and know when...

Urban Survivalism: Self-Reliance in the City

Urban survivalism for apartments and suburbs: store water and food in small spaces, keep a low profile, and know when to stay home or...

Bug In Security Tips to Protect Your Home and Family

Bug in security tips for families staying home: harden doors and windows, keep a low profile, light approaches, work with neighbors and plan for...

Bug In vs Bug Out: When to Stay and When to Leave

Bug in vs bug out: why home is the default for most emergencies, when leaving is safer, and how your family can set trigger...

The 10 C’s of Survival: Build a Kit You Understand

Learn the 10 C's of survival, Dave Canterbury's kit framework: what each C does, why the first five matter most, and how to build...

Bugging In: How to Stay Home Safely in an Emergency

Bugging in means staying home through an emergency on what you have prepared. Plan water, food, power, heat, cooling and security for two weeks...

Survivalism Explained: History, Kinds and How to Start

Survivalism is a philosophy of self-reliance. Learn what survivalists believe, where it came from, how it differs from prepping, and how your family can...

At $6 A Gallon For Heating Oil… Grandpa’s Woodshed Starts Looking Like A Bank Vault

Why An Old Homestead Habit Deserves A Fresh Look Before Winter  Why There’s Probably A Good $775 Worth Of Heating Oil Sitting In Your Woodpile The...

Before You Buy Another Bag Of Pill Pockets For Your Dog… Why Not Make Your Own

Whip Up A Small Batch With Ingredients You Already Have In The Pantry Your Farm Dog Gets His Medicine… You Keep The Feed Money Every dog...