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09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The 10 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t prep like people who live in spacious houses or homesteads. However, you need to be creative to maximize every inch of storage space in your home. Below are 10 tips to follow if you want to hide emergency supplies in your apartment. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Create hiding spots – Create hidden storage […]

09/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Bugging in: How to make your home self-sufficient and SHTF-proof

According to the majority of preppers, when SHTF it’s better to stay at home or “bug in.” Both bugging out, or evacuating to a hideout when disaster strikes, and bugging in have their own pros and cons. However, not everyone has the necessary skills to survive outdoors, and staying home gives you access to a shelter […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Considerations when deciding to bug out or hunker down

To bug in or to bug out? That is the question that all preppers ask themselves when deciding upon their main survival strategy in an emergency. An article in The Survivalist Blog covered the pros and cons of both options while stressing the need to keep options available. A man’s home is his castle Bugging […]

08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to survival knives

Preppers know how important survival knives are. They’re great weapons for self-defense and they can be used when foraging for supplies, especially when SHTF. If you’re overwhelmed when trying to choose a survival knife for your prepping gear, here’s a quick rundown of some of the knives featured at PrepperCon 2018. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) 4 Kinds […]

08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make your own gypsy well

Before SHTF, one thing that you should prioritize is a steady water supply. Without clean water, you won’t have anything to drink or cook with. This can be an even bigger problem if you’re outdoors and you’re not sure where to get clean water. You can’t risk drinking water from a questionable source because this […]

08/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Develop these daily habits that help you prepare for emergencies

It’s crucial to prepare for emergencies, but there are those who feel overwhelmed when faced with various aspects of prepping that might seem like second nature to seasoned survivalists. If you’re not sure how to start prepping, follow the tips below so you can get ready for emergencies. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) These tips can also help […]

07/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Extreme survival: Building a shelter using materials from nature

There may come a time where you find yourself without a tent or a tarp for shelter. What will you do then? Simple: Build your own. Using natural materials to create shelter is totally possible and easy if you know what to do. Here’s a simple and basic guide on building a survival shelter with […]

07/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

15 Smart ideas for using cinder blocks for your homestead

If you’re considering what kind of building material to use for your homestead, consider the versatile cinder block. Cinder blocks are a concrete masonry unit (CMU) that look like large, rectangular bricks. These CMUs are used in construction, but if you have cinder blocks left over, you can use them to build different things. Cinder blocks […]

07/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Keeping everything neat and organized even when preparing for a disaster

Are you familiar with the phrase, “A place for everything and everything in its place?” This isn’t just a catchy saying, it’s advice that comes in handy when things are relatively quiet, especially when it comes to your prepping gear and supplies. Before SHTF, take the time to sort everything from clothing to food supplies. […]

07/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to locate resources when the grid is down

Aside from keeping your gear maintained and your supplies stocked, you also need to know where to go if your resources run out. This doesn’t mean looting. You just need to teach your loved ones where they can head if your supply gets dangerously low. It’s good to be familiar with every nook and cranny of […]

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