What is a hard asset? A hard asset is a tangible or physical item or a resource that you own. Why should you invest in hard assets? Hard assets can be traded, bartered or used for a variety of purposes. They will last long after intangible assets. They should be vast and offer diversity. Here […]
People have been surviving and thriving without electricity for a long time. If you live in an extremely cold place, you probably have absolutely no issues staying warm without electricity. However, there could also be issues because of our modern dependence on electricity. Forced heat or pellet stoves which use electricity for the fan and/or […]
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 […]
If you’re a bit all over the place with your preparedness, I thought I’d share my slow and steady process to show you how quickly things can add up over time. Honestly, I’m pretty bad about getting the exact same things each month, except for food and water. Otherwise, I do my best to get […]
You probably saw my video a while back about the alternatives to wheat, right? I believe in having a layered plan for all of my preps, including food. So I know how to forage or grow my own, and I also store grains. Here’s where you can buy bulk grains: • Wheat berries of any kind – […]
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. […]
The best time to start prepping for a new season is months ahead of time. It’s tough to think about cold weather when it’s the middle of summer, but it’s really the most ideal time. As preppers, we need to be thinking as far ahead as possible, this means planning for the coming change of […]
There seems to be a common theme going around that you can’t store water in the heat. That would include in your vehicle or in a shed or garage. What most people are concerned with is the plastic from commercial water bottles leaching into the water because of the warmth. IF some little bit of […]