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11/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Not everyone knows of this practical and life-saving use of a Faraday cage

Every day, you run into situations where having a Faraday cage can be really helpful. In the future, it might even keep you alive when SHTF. An article in Alpha Survivalist covered the many uses of such devices. Simply put, a Faraday cage is a space surrounded by conductive material that blocks off magnetic fields […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make emergency repairs on your home

Preppers always plan ahead, and this includes preparing for emergency home repairs. When disaster strikes, your house may suffer some type of damage. Knowing basic emergency home repair like fixing broken windows and doors can help prevent further damage, at least until things have calmed down and you can consult a reliable contractor. (h/t to TwoWayRadioTalk.com.) […]

07/23/2018 / By David Williams

Make your own air purifier with box fans

The air you breathe may not look polluted now, but that’s not an excuse to leave out preparing for the time when it comes – which you could end up regretting big time if you’re not prepared. You might say that harmful toxins in the air are not much of a problem for you, but […]

07/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Storing food without a refrigerator: 25 different kinds of root cellars

If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do so, consider […]

06/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to SWAT-proof your security door

If your house is a castle, your front door is the portcullis. An article in Survivopedia states that you should build and install your own security door that can withstand violent forces – including a SWAT team. You will need the following tools and materials to make your own DIY-door: Band saw or table saw Caulk […]

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