When I was looking at solar oven designs, I kept coming across designs that were made of cardboard. Well, for me, I plan on using my solar oven more than just a couple times. This is more than just an experiment to me, it’s a way of life. This DIY solar oven is going to […]
When you think about collecting rain water you usually think about this huge fancy cistern connected to a few different gutters, elevated off the ground for fantastic gravity fed water any time you want. While that is certainly an option, and doable, it’s maybe not a viable option for everyone. Or maybe you simply don’t […]
How do you store gas long term? How do you store propane? What about diesel? How about wood? And what about kerosene? Not only do we not want to waste money, but we want these fuel sources to be there when we really need it. Whether that’s for everyday use or for an emergency or […]
I’ve talked about how to make a blackout kit before but now, I’m going to talk about some tips and advice to thrive during a long term blackout. We lived 2 years off grid and it was the best time of my life. We hope to get back to the off grid life soon enough. […]
I think running drills is an extremely important part of being truly prepared for an emergency or disaster. Step one before you get to the drills is to make the plan. Head over to my guide about making your emergency disaster plan to get started on that. Even if you don’t want to write out […]
I’ve made posts about how to put together a bug out bag and how to make a bag for others, I also wrote a guest post about how to make a bug out bag for kids, but I realized I had never made a post about how to make a get home bag. What is […]
When you begin to work on your emergency disaster plan, it’s recommended to try to get the whole family on board. Sit down with them and really talk about the importance of having a plan for ‘just in case’. Think of an emergency disaster plan like you’re planning a trip to Disneyworld. You’re going to […]
When it comes to stocking up on food and water, sometimes it can feel a little daunting. With so much to choose from, how do you consistently make the right choice and purchase the food and water that you’ll need? I wouldn’t recommend walking into food storage without a plan. One of the easiest ways […]
This is a question I get asked a lot. How much food should I store? Unfortunately, there’s no good answer to this question. We should be storing as much as our budget and space will allow. So then the question becomes, how can I figure out how much food to store for my household? This […]
Solar can be a great asset for emergency preparedness. It’s great for hiking, camping and especially for at home use. If you’ve been thinking about adding some solar to your emergency preparedness supplies, then this list is for you! Use the power of the sun to keep your devices, batteries and even some lighting charged […]