It matters not if you are an urban dweller, suburbanite, or a rural homesteader; when it comes to severe weather in the spring, you will need to make sure your …

Question from one of our readers: Do I need to freeze rice and beans before I store them in Mylar bags? Answer: Short answer is not necessarily. Explanation – There …

It’s the time of year that need to start thinking about spring and summer storms. We’re fortunate to live in a time when we get plenty of advanced warning of …

While many of us who have prepared for a major disaster or pandemic situation are enjoying a little “I told you so” we now need to put our plans into …

You’re in the prime strike zone for a hurricane if your home is anywhere on the gulf or east coasts. That includes millions of people. I happen to be one …

A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from iron or steel (the “black” metals). This is a trade that dates back at least 3,000 years, and in order to …

Most survivalists like to think that we could go it alone in a SHTF scenario. However, the reality is that any help is welcome when your life is on the …

We have written several articles on programming and using the Baofeng radios. In this article, we will focus on some key information as well as some valuable tips for using the …