Security, insulation, off-grid hacks, water cache. There are many reasons that you might want to turn a garden shed, or something similar, into a backup survival shelter: Don’t Put All…

When I first got my hands on Survival MD, I was not sure how practical it would be. I have seen plenty of medical preparedness books that either read like…

Not so long ago, making fire was somewhat more complicated than it is today. If you have made fire using friction methods, then you know that it takes practice and…

My grandfather could tell you what the weather would do three days out just by stepping onto his porch for five minutes. He’d look at the sky, watch the birds,…

In a busy prepper life, it is easy to spend every spare minute stocking shelves, tuning gear, or learning new skills. That work matters. But there is another tool that…

More than two decades ago, when I started making my tinctures, I found there’s something deeply satisfying about lining up rows of amber bottles filled with herbal extracts you’ve made…

Animal fat lamps have been around for a very long time, how long, we cannot know, but the oldest evidence, so far, dates to approximately 40,000 years ago. (Mark, 2009) (Matthews,…

I used to think rest was something you earned after everything else was done, or when you will no longer breath, like my grandfather used to say. However, after more…

Self-reliance is a duty. Scripture calls for it. The men who built this republic praised it. Hard work, foresight, and stewardship keep a family fed and free when trouble comes.…

When living off grid or preparing for emergencies, pain management becomes a serious concern. Headaches, muscle strain, joint inflammation, and fever do not stop simply because pharmacies close or hospitals…