Natural Disasters in Kentucky: What Is the Risk?
Over 4.5 million people live in Kentucky. Many of these people have experienced natural disasters in the state firsthand or had to evacuate...
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...
How to Store a Generator (Short term and Long Term Storage)
You’ve got to make sure your generator will start when you need it to. The middle of a blizzard with a power outage...
The Key to Staying Comfortable in a Self-Sufficient Home
Central air conditioning is great when it’s hot and you’re suffering. Unfortunately, if you live entirely off-grid in a self-sufficient home, you might...
The Best Quiet Generators for Home, Camping and RVing: Peace and Power
A quiet generator provides vital power without busting your eardrums. The best one for you will depend on your energy needs, budget, and...
Natural Disasters in Indiana: What Is the Risk?
Nearly 6 million people live in Indiana. Many of these people have experienced natural disasters in the state firsthand or had to evacuate...
What is Homesteading and Should You Consider It?
For most homesteaders, the goal is simple—to live an independent, self-sufficient, and sustainable lifestyle. To accomplish this, most of us focus on meeting...
What to Do With an Old Picket Fence: 12 DIY Salvage Ideas
A windstorm recently blew over about a hundred feet of my picket fencing. While I could have taken it to the dump or...
Our Favorite Survival Knives Made in the USA
Survival knives can be any knife used in a survival situation, from a simple pocket knife to a machete. We have our favorites...
Can You Eat Vultures and is it Safe?
We’ve recently seen some debate about whether or not it’s safe to eat vultures in a survival scenario. Vultures are known as the...
