As a somewhat new resident of Houston, Texas (almost four years new), I’ve yet to personally experience the severity that comes with a hurricane touching down. With so many companies selling hurricane proof shutters, doors, windows, etc., I thought I’d watch a few videos and read up a bit on what I can do myself […]
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Bugging Out vs. Hunkering Down
What Would You Do In a Bug Out vs. Hunker Down Emergency Situation? The idea of Bugging Out vs. Hunkering Down in an emergency situation is never cut and dry in our opinion. The type of situation, your preparedness and your location would really determine which is the best logical choice. Bugging Out is the idea […]
Basic Plumbing Skills Every Prepper Should Know
We recently covered skills every prepper should know, but some skills are a little more complicated than others. There’s a lot more to plumbing skills than owning a plunger. Here is a basic explanation of the essential plumbing skills every prepper should be able to use. Shutting Off The Water The most basic skill every […]
DIY: Easy-Peezy Fire Starter
Today’s DIY is super easy. Here’s the thing…for you guys out there, unless you wanna head to the market to buy cotton face pads, I recommend you snag some from the wife or daughter’s stash…..but don’t say that I didn’t warn you about damage control! Your alibi? “I was being resourceful & simulating a MacGyver […]
The Berkey Guy Interviews Lisa Bedford, The Survival Mom
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, The Berkey Guy interviewed Lisa “The Survival Mom” Bedford and discussed, among other things, the new printed release of her book: Survival Mom: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios. In April, the Kindle version of her book will also be available. Have a listen to their […]