What the Pioneers Stockpiled To Survive Winter

What does your food supply mean for winter? Likely not much. You won't see any fresh produce supplied locally, but modern global supply networks can cope with that. If it is...

How to Raise Rabbits

When it comes to self-sufficiency, replacing the grocery store seems to be the biggest hurdle for most preppers. Gardens are most commonly thought of because we as humans collectively...

200 Pounds of Food With this Plant You Can Harvest in Winter

Jerusalem Artichokes are not in reality an artichoke at all, but these nutrient-rich tubers should be a part of every food survival plan for preppers. They were once planted...

Powering Your Survival Homestead

A perennial problem faced by suburban and rural dwellers is obtaining water in the absence of utility provided electric power. Standby generators require fuel of some type, which will eventually run...

The Lost Pioneer “Flu Shot”

Are you familiar with camphor and the healing properties of this essential oil? Used for its medicinal and aromatic properties since time immemorial, camphor's health benefits are not only well-known...

How to Search for Gold on Your Property

There are many reasons to check for gold on your property. If you live in a gold mining area you might be sitting on top of the mother lode....

Top 8 Deadly Plants in the U.S. – That You Need To Avoid

I’ll give you 5 good reasons to read this article, then it’s up to you to decide: It’s easy! The whole U.S. territory has only a handful of dangerous...

7 Wacky SHTF Uses of Dental Floss

You’ve probably heard this one before – brush and floss before hitting the sack. I can wholeheartedly say that dental floss is the best thing to happen for yapper...

What Happens If You Put Silver In Milk?

Back in the day, before refrigeration, a particular problem was keeping stuff fresh for extended periods. There were many weird and wonderful ideas, the practical ranging from the Victorian...

Making Raw Apple Cider Vinegar at Home

Fresh, unfiltered, and raw (unpasteurized) apple cider vinegar are the best. I use scraps (peels and cores), actually. I get to eat my apples this way and also make vinegar....