Category: Shelter

DIY Survival Cement/Cob Bricks

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Survival Cement/Cob Bricks In almost any SHTF crisis this will be handy knowledge to have! Concrete or cement will be difficult to obtain due to the amount of structural damage done to buildings and structures, or in a total TEOTWAWKI scenario, is simply won’t be produced any longer. …

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Budget Home Defense – 20 Inexpensive Tips

Some posts may contain affiliate links.  Budget Home Defense – 20 Inexpensive Tips Home defense is no joke. Crimes against people have been rising worldwide. Many people are finally beginning to see the need to prepare to take care of themselves rather than to rely on governments to do so. Shouldn’t the same be of …

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Safe Parking Program – The Decline of the Middle Class

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Safe Parking Program – The Decline of the Middle Class The featured article in this post was written by Jeff Tietz for Rolling Stone Magazine. I wanted to let you all know about the safe parking program in some states for those that are living in their vehicles. Something that is …

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13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge

13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge Most of us think that rural beats urban in a disaster every time. Less chaos, fewer people, more room to grow your own food and raise livestock. Sounds great, like heaven on earth to a whole lot of self …

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Open Padlocks With Out The Keys

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Open Padlocks With Out The Keys If you find yourself with out your key to your padlocks. the tips contained in the videos below could be just what is needed. This is another of those hacks/tips/how to intended for use only on your own personal property during normal times but …

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FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean

FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean

Some posts may contain affiliate links. FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean In the aftermath of most large disasters you will see unusual markings and symbols spray painted on the buildings within the perimeter of the damaged area. These are FEMA or another urban search and rescue organization’s informational markers. They …

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Homestead Declaration Protects Your Property

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Homestead Declaration Protects Your Property Especially as the economy around us continues to fail knowing about homestead exemptions becomes very important. In the United States there are several states that have a homestead act that protects your primary residence from creditors. (Outside of the mortgage holder of course) In …

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Surviving a Nuclear Blast

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Surviving a Nuclear Blast In a world where terrorists or small states may be able to muster a 1-10 kiloton nuclear attack, a prudent individual might find it worthwhile to decide a course of action ahead of time. Brian Dodson   As the generation born in the 50s and …

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Are You Ready to Live in the Woods?

Are You Ready to Live in the Woods?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Are You Ready to Live in the Woods? You’ve read all about it. You’ve got your bug out bag together, you have a state of the arts tent, and a bunch of camping gear. You have even spent a night or two in that tent and loved it! Bring …

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Tips For Locating a Safe Campsite

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips For Locating a Safe Campsite It doesn’t matter why you are out in the boon docks, planned or unplanned you could end up there overnight. Hiking, backpacking, hunting, camping or most dire bugging out. Weather can play a large part in choosing your safest site for setting up …

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