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Whittling Wood: Learn Whittling for Beginners

November 04, 2022 9 min read

Whittling is not just a playtime activity children do with a pocket knife their grandpa gave them and sticks from the backyard. Whittling is a hobby, an artistic expression, and an exercise in self-reliance.
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Discover the World of Blacksmithing: Beginning Your Journey

November 02, 2022 9 min read

Blacksmithing is not some archaic, outdated art form. To this day, there is an entire community of individuals who are becoming interested in beginning blacksmithing. As such, there are all kinds of beginning blacksmithing classes and mentors who can teach you how to start blacksmithing. 
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Security at Home Tips: What You Need to Know About Security for Your Home

October 11, 2022 7 min read

Security for your home is non-negotiable. It’s vital to keep your family and personal belongings safe and sound, and we take securing a home seriously. That is why we’ve developed tips for home security. 
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Get Our Disaster Preparedness Checklist: The Survival Checklist That Can Save Your Life

Get Our Disaster Preparedness Checklist: The Survival Checklist That Can Save Your Life

September 22, 2022 8 min read

When emergencies strike, and you face a life-threatening situation, it’s already too late to make plans. That is why making preparations ahead of time using an emergency preparedness checklist is vital.
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Urban Prepper Survival: Urban & Suburban Prepping Tips & Tricks

Urban Prepper Survival: Urban & Suburban Prepping Tips & Tricks

September 14, 2022 8 min read

Preppers do not only come from the backwoods or other rural areas of the country. There are also entire networks of urban preppers who are focused on preparing themselves and their families to survive in the event of a natural or human-triggered disaster in the city—and for good reason. 
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Prepper Pantry Organization Ideas: Getting Your Pantry Organization to the Next Level

Prepper Pantry Organization Ideas: Getting Your Pantry Organization to the Next Level

September 14, 2022 5 min read

Preppers are good at preparing for the worst and collecting supplies to help them survive if SHTF. However, that doesn’t automatically make them great organizers—and you need to know where everything is in an emergency so you can grab what you need.
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Tornado Kit Checklist: Use our Tornado Preparedness Checklist to Create your Tornado Kit

Tornado Kit Checklist: Use our Tornado Preparedness Checklist to Create your Tornado Kit

September 13, 2022 5 min read

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm and touches down on the ground. 
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Your Wildfire Preparedness Checklist: Learn What to do In Case of a Wildfire

Your Wildfire Preparedness Checklist: Learn What to do In Case of a Wildfire

September 13, 2022 3 min read

Raging and out-of-control wildfires burn yearly in wildfire-prone areas, also known as the wildland-urban interface. The wildland-urban interface is any place located next to or within one mile of a natural area. If you live in the wildland-urban interface, having a wildfire preparedness checklist is crucial.
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SHTF Plans: How To Prepare Your SHTF Plan Before You Need It!

SHTF Plans: How To Prepare Your SHTF Plan Before You Need It!

September 09, 2022 8 min read

It’s impossible to know when sh*t may hit the fan (SHTF). For that reason, it’s essential to stay prepared for the unexpected, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or nuclear warfare. Part of being well prepared is having a cache of survival food kits, water storage containers, and other equipment.

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14 EDC Essentials for Your Pockets: Our Everyday Carry Gear List

14 EDC Essentials for Your Pockets: Our Everyday Carry Gear List

August 31, 2022 8 min read

EDC items are Every Day Carry essentials that come in handy when heading outdoors or in emergencies.

For instance, although the pandemic outbreak embraced remote work, around 50% of companies want their employees back in the office. Numerous US citizens are now bound to continue their jobs physically, which means traveling away from home.

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18 Items for Your Power Outage Kit: Power Outage Necessities

18 Items for Your Power Outage Kit: Power Outage Necessities

August 15, 2022 8 min read

Unexpected power outages on a normal day can be frustrating, especially if they last longer than expected. But the situation is much worse when a storm is about to hit your area. Then, the pouring rain or strong winds make it impossible to get out of the house, even to grab a few necessary items to make your power outage kit.
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Hurricane Supply List: A Hurricane Supply List to Help you Prep

Hurricane Supply List: A Hurricane Supply List to Help you Prep

July 28, 2022 5 min read

Hurricanes strike the coastlines of the United States every year. Typically, the season lasts from June through November. Hurricanes cause massive damage and take the lives of innocent people. That is why we think it is so important to be ready for hurricanes and why we’ve created a hurricane preparedness list.

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