General Preps

There are many many ways to make soap, something I’m only learning about just now. The homesteading hippie compiled almost 50 different methods!! Soap is something that we use on a daily basis. It’s freely available at most supermarkets and pharmacies. glGenerally speaking it’s safe for most people , what …

Borax has been around for a long time, but I bet you didn’t know all of these useful ways in which you can use it to clean your home! You can purchase Borax at your local grocery stores or on Amazon. Borax Detergent Booster Many of us have heard of …

In no time you can put together a very effective clothes washing system that requires no electricity or running water, just a little elbow grease. In a SHTF scenario sanitation is paramount for so many reasons. Interested in putting one of these together? Follow the Instructables link here.

15 Ways to make use of silica gel packets If you’d rather not read there’s an accompanying video below. You have seen them before. Those little packets found in everything from beef jerky, vitamin bottles, shoe boxes, electronics and more. Usually people just throw them in the trash when we …

Do not think that just because your battery can no longer power your vehicle it’s useless. The hundreds of amps required to fire up your car may finish off your battery while under your hood, but there is an excellent after life. Yes, these batteries are capable of being used …

Preserve your chicken eggs safely (for over 9 months) Whether you buy your eggs from a grocery store, local farmers market or the hen house in your back yard, you can learn a lot about preserving eggs simply by observing nature. You see when chickens lay eggs they have a …

When you’re living off the grid you have a very limited access to utilities, or none at all. This might be a goal for you, or maybe you are just in a rural area and this is already a way of life. Either way you need to take care of …

Tips to effectively prep with a spouse who hates “preppers”. This can be a challenge. Your significant other may be opposed to you prepping and that can hinder your goals, relationship and even your family life. This is a difficult subject but if handled properly something you can work around. …