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Consider these factors before deciding to bug in or out

June 13, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If a large-scale disaster were to occur, deciding whether you should bug in or out can mean the difference between life and death. Depending on your location and personal situation, there are plenty of factors to consider when making your survival plan. Here are a few prepping tips to help you decide whether […]
in: Off the grid living, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Survival



Prepper question: Can I drink distilled water during an emergency?

June 13, 2019 - Posted by Janine Acero

(Natural News) In a long-term survival situation, is it suitable for distilled water to be your primary water source? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Distillation is an old and reliable form of water purification that has been around since World War II. This process produces clear and clean water that is almost entirely free of minerals, biological matter, chemicals, and […]
in: Green living / sustainable living, Off the grid living, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Survival, Toxic Water, Water & drought, Water Health



Off-grid hygiene: Washing your hands without running water

June 12, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) In a survival situation, one of the most important hygiene rules to follow is to regularly wash your hands in order to prevent the spread of harmful pathogens and bacteria. Ideally, you should wash your hands around four to eight times a day. This includes washing before meals, after using the bathroom, and […]
in: Homesteading, Off the grid living, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Survival



Defensive gardening: How to protect your home garden from various threats

June 11, 2019 - Posted by Michelle Simmons

(Natural News) Aside from pests, another thing that can destroy your home garden is a natural disaster. You will not be able to predict or prevent these natural occurrences, so it is important to provide protection to your plants before anything happens. Here are some things you can do to protect your home garden from […]
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Water is life: 10 Ways to purify water when SHTF

June 3, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Food and water are essential for your survival when SHTF. You can start a garden in your backyard and stockpile food in your pantry, but knowing how to find and purify water ensures that you have access to clean drinking water when disaster strikes. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) You also need water for your garden, […]
in: Green living / sustainable living, Health, Homesteading, How To, Off the grid living, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Survival, Water, Water and hydration



Is it time to bug out? Tips for deciding when to leave

May 29, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) A prepper can set up the most thorough preparations for leaving the house and moving to a safer place when SHTF. But how can one determine the best time to bug out? (h/t to AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore.com) Solo preppers have it easy. They only need to worry about themselves. If necessary, they can drop everything and get out of Dodge. However, […]
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Prepper hacks: 20 Tips for surviving the next chaotic situation with ease

May 27, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Life hacks aren’t just for everyday use. The prepping hacks below can be incredibly useful, and some of them can even help you save money in a post-SHTF world. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Carry packets of white sugar. Keep sugar packets, such as those in fast food restaurants, in your everyday carry kits (EDC […]
in: Home & Life, Homesteading, How To, Off the grid living, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Survival



Increase your chance of survival: Common causes of death during a disaster and how to avoid them

May 24, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) With the right skills, preppers can significantly improve their chances of surviving various scenarios. Do you have what it takes to survive the common causes of death during and after major disasters? (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Listed below are common dangers that people are exposed to when SHTF and tips on how to survive these […]
in: Diseases, Food, Health, How To, Infectious Diseases, Natural disasters, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Survival, Survival Food



How to repurpose household items to create powerful remedies

May 22, 2019 - Posted by Ralph Flores

(Natural News) Preppers get a bad rap for doing their part to make sure their homes are same when SHTF — sometimes, from both sides of the fence. Those who aren’t in the know dismiss these steps as a waste of time and money to prepare for something that might not even come. However, those […]
in: Alternative medicine, Green Living, Green living / sustainable living, herbal medicine, herbal medicine, How To, Medicine, Natural ingredients, Off the grid living, Preparedness & survival, Prepping, Remedies, Survival



A simple guide to growing rhubarb (that even beginner gardeners can follow)

May 18, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Growing your own edible garden is a great way to supplement your food supply. If you are a beginner gardener, you can start simple with easy-to-grow vegetables, such as rhubarb. Here’s what you need to know to grow rhubarb in your very own backyard. (h/t to CommonSenseHome.com) Preparation for planting rhubarb Rhubarb needs the right […]
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