A Review of the Most Effective Solutions
One potential disadvantage of a private well is poor water quality, including the risk of contamination from volatile organic compounds and foul odors...
Can You Reuse Canning Lids Safely?
When considering the reuse of canning lids, there’s little research supporting their safety. However, the canning shortage of 2020 provoked a lot of...
10 Poisonous Berries to Beware Of (With Chart)
Berries can save your life in a survival situation. Unfortunately, they can also kill you.
Not every berry is benign. Some will cause mild...
11 Off-Grid Heating Solutions, Options, and Systems
Disconnecting from your local power supply is cause for celebration. However, it’s not time to break out the champagne just yet. You need...
Understanding the Options for Power Generation
A generator is practically a must-have in a world so dependent on electricity and technology. Luckily there are plenty to choose from. Understanding...
Can a Candle Heat a Room in an Emergency?
The power’s gone out. Your backup systems have failed, and the cold is setting in.
But you don’t plan on freezing to death. Instead,...
8 Ways to Preserve Meat Without Refrigeration
Congratulations! You managed to hunt something.
Unfortunately, your kill might leave you with way more meat than you can handle. It’s a common issue...
How to Treat a Knife or Stab Wound When You Can’t Call 911
I got my first survival knife when I was 8 years old, and my mom (yes, it was my mom and not my...
Why Won’t My Generator Start? Troubleshooting Guide
Your generator may be your only power source during an emergency or power outage. Understanding how it works and determining why your generator...
Natural Disasters in Louisiana: What Is the Risk?
Nearly 5 million people live in Louisiana. Many of these people have experienced natural disasters in the state firsthand or had to evacuate...