How Do You protect Yourself in Cold Weather?
It’s me in cold weather!!! All he needs is some wool socks! Stay warm out there people. Winter keeps appearing in the middle of my fall!
Hiding Preps in Plain Sight
Now, as I’ve said, I am more focused on prepping for natural disasters. I think a cat 5 snowstorm could happen any given winter. But I don’t want all kinds of antiques and preps all over my space…I just want… Continue Reading
Building Heavy Duty Outdoor Clothesline Poles
Today I’m going to tell you how to build outdoor clothesline poles. A dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in your house. And making a set of these poles is relatively simple. Normally, you see two big “T”s … Continue Reading
What is a Practical Prepper?
What is a prepper? Is this who you think of when I mention preppers? Which one of these people is a prepper? All of them! Are you surprised? Practical prepping is a mindset of preparedness. It’s about being prepared… Continue Reading
Can an Onion Stop the Flu?
Can an Onion Stop the Flu? In my world I can say yes. I have set onions in each bedroom and each main room in my house for several years. So have people I know. My mother-in-law heard this tip… Continue Reading
An Easy Water Filter Anyone Can Make
Here is a low cost easy water filter that you can make anywhere. It can also filter up to 99% of e.coli and other nasties out of the water. This method of filtering can filter up to 4 liters of… Continue Reading
How to Make a Homemade Turkey Broth Recipe
I know that a lot of people are scared by the turkey bones, but there is nothing to stew about. (haha) Homemade turkey broth is a snap and it is SO healthy. Cooking the bones to get your broth releases… Continue Reading
Preparing Home Canning Jars
I am getting ready for home canning. I haven’t canned for about 15 years. I’ve been busy raising kids, not gardens. But this year I am giving it a try again. As I was rounding up all my canning supplies, I… Continue Reading
Are You Installing a Wood Stove?
I was recently contacted by someone with questions about what else you need when installing a wood stove. There is an old adage that says putting up wood warms you four times(cutting, splitting, stacking and burning) So this is… Continue Reading
Can Buying Flannel Sheets Lower your Heating Bill?
Will buying flannel sheets really lower your heating bill? It’s true. For myself, I hate getting into cold sheets. I turn the heat up or turn on a heating pad, so I don’t get into a cold bed.… Continue Reading