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Introduction: Portable Evaporative Cooler (swamp Cooler)
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In areas with low humidity, regular air conditioners don't work very well. A simpler solution uses water evaporation to cool and humidify air. These are called evaporative coolers or swamp coolers and are used in homes all over the Southwest U.S. Air is pulled by a fan across a wet pad, which lowers the air temperature by 20-30 degrees, and provides much needed humidity as well.
We attend a week-long festival in the remote Nevada desert, where daytime temperatures climb well over 100 degrees F.In this situation, it is necessary to be completely 'off the grid', self contained, and self reliant. In order to remain comfortable, we made portable swamp coolers out of common materials, powered by solar panels, to cool our enclosed living spaces. They have also been used at home in more permanent installations to cool greenhouses. Additionally, they could provide temperature regulation to desert homes where electrical power is not available.
Step 1: Materials
36-44 gallon heavy duty trash can with lid
Evaporative cooler pad x 12 feet x 29 inches
Hardware cloth or chicken wire x 6 feet x 24 inches
Submersible 12 volt bilge pump x 1
1/2 inch irrigation tubing x 10 feet
1/2 inch T-connector for irrigation x 1
Automobile radiator fan or solar fan x 1
16 inch diameter HVAC tubing
Large drain pan
U-bolts x 3
Solar panel and deep cycle battery
Step 2: Examples of Materials
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With the exception of the fan (and solar panel if you use one), most everything can be found at a Big Box Hardware-type store (Lowes, Home Depot, etc). Much of it can be scrounged for free, as well, if you are patient and resourceful.
Step 3: Assembly
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First you need to make a way for the air to pass thru wet padding:
Cut 2.5 inch diameter holes in sides of garbage can. A drill bit made for cutting doorknob holes works perfectly. Leave the lower 10 inches of the garbage can intact, without holes. Line the inside of garbage can with blue evaporative cooler padding x two layers. Keep it in place with hardware cloth or chicken wire on the inside. Keep that in place with the U-bolts drilled thru the garbage can sides. Now you have a garbage can with ventilation holes, lined with evaporative cooler pads which are kept in place with hardware cloth wire.
Now you make a dripper to keep the padding moist:
Make a circle with the 1/2 inch diameter irrigation pipe; join with a 1/2 inch T-piece. Drill very small holes about every 2 inches in bottom side of circle for water to drip from. (If you want to get really fancy, you can insert drip irrigation emitters in the holes, which will give you a known gal/hour drip rate. )
Now we need to get the water up to the top of the pads:
Place 12 volt submersible pump in bottom of garbage can. Connect the pump to the drip ring with 1/2 inch tubing. Feed wiring thru one of the holes so you can connect to battery power later
Next, we need a fan at the top, which will suck air in, thru the holes in the sides of the garbage can, thru the evaporative cooler padding, and out the top into the HVAC tubing which will deliver cool, humidified air to the location of your choice:
Cut out a circle in top of garbage can lid and mount fan.Make sure it blows upwards! Used auto radiator fans are cheap, blow lots of air, but use a LOT of amps. So we eventually bought a solar-type fan for about $200 that runs forever on a 45 watt solar panel hooked to a deep cycle 12 volt battery. An auto radiator fan will use more juice than this system puts out, and only runs about 20 hours before draining the battery faster than the solar panel can charge it. However, if you have enough solar panels, the auto fans REALLY put out lots of cool air, compared to just a breeze from the solar-type fan.
Wire it up! Soldering connections is a good idea, but you may want to make the wires to the top lid/fan/HVAC tubing component unpluggable so they can be removed for easier packing for transport. I also installed a switch to cut off the pump in the cool morning hours and just have a fan. It gets too cold, otherwise!
The entire unit will need to sit in a catchment basin, to collect water that drips out from the sides (this dripping is inevitable). Big black tubs from a garden center work well. you may need to drill holes in the bottom of the garbage can to allow this water to percolate back inside to the pump.
Step 4: Where Stuff Goes
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The next three views are looking down into the cooler, showing the pump and drip tubing. Next is a view of the top with fan installed. Then, a view of the whole thing put together, and one of it in use. Solar panel is not in view.
Step 5: Running It
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You'll need about 6 gallons to fill it and wet the pads. Afterwards, uses about 2 gallons/hour, depending on the humidity and temperature. More holes in the drip ring may lead to more water usage. And that's why the emitters might help decrease water use. For home/permanent use, install a toilet float valve hooked up to a permanent pressurized water source.
Step 6: Swamp Cooler in Action in the Nevada Desert
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The camper is called a Flip-pac, the sleeping area is over the cab of the truck. The swamp cooler HVAC tubing is directed to our sleeping area. The solar panel (it is pretty dusty, here) keeps the deep cycle 12 volt battery charged. The battery provides a consistent flow of electricity to the swamp cooler pump and fan. By the way, the green structure behind the truck is our fancy shower.
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Emergency medicine: How to make your own first-aid antiseptic at home using natural ingredients
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- Amid rising antibiotic resistance and distrust of synthetic medications, people (especially preppers) are turning to natural wound-care solutions using accessible herbs and ingredients.
- Ancient traditions (e.g., honey in Egyptian medicine, yarrow in Native American practices) are supported by modern research, such as studies on honey’s antibacterial properties and coconut oil’s lauric acid, which can fight pathogens.
- A WWII-era recipe from The Home Doctor combines beeswax, coconut oil, vitamin E and essential oils (tea tree, lavender, lemon) for a chemical-free ointment with antibacterial, antifungal and skin-healing benefits.
- Made with all-natural ingredients, this antiseptic ointment can be used to treat cuts/scrapes and will last up to four years if stored in a cool, dark place.
- The resurgence of natural medicine aligns with prepper movements, distrust of monopolies and concerns over antibiotic-resistant superbugs, offering a sustainable alternative in crisis scenarios.
In an era where synthetic medications dominate pharmacy shelves, a growing number of people are turning to time-tested natural remedies for wound care. Preppers, in particular, know to trust in the power of medicinal herbs and their valuable components – all readily available resources that can be harnessed for free by people who know where to look and what to look for.
This article serves as a guide for preppers, especially beginners, who wish to learn how to make effective first-aid solutions that are free of harmful chemicals. With antibiotic resistance on the rise and economic instability driving interest in homesteading skills, this guide provides timely knowledge for anyone looking to bolster their medical self-sufficiency.
The science behind natural antiseptics
Natural antiseptics have been used for millennia, with ancient Egyptians applying honey to wounds and Native Americans harnessing the natural antimicrobial properties of plants like yarrow and calendula. (Related: Revolutionizing health: The enduring impact of Murray and Pizzorno's "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine.")
Modern research supports these traditions. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy found that honey’s high sugar content and enzymatic hydrogen peroxide production can inhibit bacterial growth.
Similarly, coconut oil contains lauric acid, which has proven effective against pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus. Preppers can combine these time-tested ingredients with essential oils such as tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), which is known for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, to make effective natural alternatives to modern medicine.
Recipe for a homemade antiseptic ointment
This comprehensive recipe shared by PrepperFortress.com was taken from a book called "The Home Doctor," a compilation of medicinal and herbal recipes developed to help people overcome chronic diseases and maladies in a safe and purely natural way.
The Home Doctor is a direct copy of the little notebook carried around by the author’s grandfather, who was taught herbalism and healing while in active service during World War II. The author claims that his grandfather treated many soldiers using homemade cures like tinctures and tonics that are described in this little notebook.
The recipe below makes use of powerful natural ingredients such as beeswax, coconut oil, tea tree oil and lemon and lavender essential oils that are known to have antibacterial properties. Here is the complete recipe for making your very own all-natural antiseptic ointment:
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 ounces beeswax, grated
- 1 Cup Coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil for skin healing
- 1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil
- 20 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Grate 1-1/2 ounces of beeswax using a cheese grater or simply slice thinly with a knife.
- Add 1 cup coconut oil and the grated beeswax to a pot.
- Heat the coconut oil and beeswax over low heat or using a double boiler until they turn into liquid. Remove from heat and add the tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and essential oils and stir briefly.
- Pour the mixture into sterilized jars (you can boil them for 10 minutes or run them through your dishwasher). You can use baby food jars or mason jars. Let the mixture cool on the counter.
- Store in a cool, dark place. Use as needed on cuts, scrapes and abrasions. This antiseptic ointment can last four years if stored properly.
The resurgence of natural medicine reflects broader cultural shifts, such as the growing public distrust in monopolies, the rise of the “prepper” movement, and concerns over antibiotic-resistant superbugs. A 2016 analysis published by the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – established by U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron in 2014 – has warned that by 2050, drug-resistant infections could cause 10 million annual deaths globally. Homemade alternatives like this antiseptic ointment offer a proactive solution, particularly for remote or crisis scenarios where medical supplies are scarce.
Interested in learning how to make other natural remedies for your medicine cabinet? Visit EmergencyMedicine.news for more recipes.
Watch the following video to learn how to make a homemade natural antibiotic ointment that can also relieve pain.
This video is from the Daily Videos channel on Brighteon.com.
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Angelica: The divine herb bridging traditional medicine and modern wellness.
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A severe pandemic may incapacitate a significant portion of the population. When a percentage of people are dying, it will get real. Real scary. Can you survive a pandemic? Yes you can. Here’s how to survive a pandemic…
Take a deep breath, read through this entire article with its recommendations. Make your own decisions and choices. Be prepared.
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Stay away from people
This may sound easy. But it’s not. Not at all. Why? Because there’s so many of us, and close proximity is inevitable. At first, people will believe that it won’t affect them. It will be business as usual. Going to work. Daycare. School. Errands. The grocery store. You name it…
The simple truth is to avoid proximity to other people, until it’s over. Easier said than done.
A severe pandemic may cripple infrastructure supply-chains, like groceries and things you need at home for a pandemic. Panic buying, people who are sick not going to work, or even self isolation or quarantine.
Are you ready and able to self quarantine for 7, 14, or more days? Worst case, could you remain isolated for weeks or even a month or more?
This article is re-published and updated for your information, given the recent publicity of the “coronavirus” outbreak which is evidently spreading in parts of Asia at this time. Though the article applies generically to any severe pandemic outbreak.
Surviving a pandemic is a matter of ISOLATING YOURSELF from OTHER INFECTED PEOPLE until it has run its course. At worse, this could be many weeks, month(s) or even longer (though absolute worst case).
Since you may not know which people may be infected (showing no symptoms yet), you will need to stay away from everyone outside of your home sphere for maximum mitigation. Therefore in order to be fully prepared, you must have the ability to self quarantine. To not go out where other potentially infected people are. This includes going to ‘work’, grocery shopping, etc..
You must have everything that you need already at home.
People going about their business…
During the onset of a severe and deadly pandemic, most people will not fully realize the ramifications. They will continue to go about their daily habitual routines of going to work, the grocery store, etc. They may be exposing themselves to the potential mortal consequences of a deadly pandemic.
Almost every transmissible disease has an incubation period during which time the person is infected but not yet showing signs of disease. Quite often, a person can be contagious for one to several or more days before exhibiting symptoms. That’s a problem!
Incubation Period
The incubation period of an infectious disease is the time between infection and symptom onset. Many viral infections will manifest themselves within a period of 3 – 5 days, and most within 10 – 14.
Ebola virus incubation potentially up to 21 days. Incubation period for Pneumonic plague is 1 – 3 days. Bubonic plague is 2 – 6 days. Up to 4 days for severe Coronavirus. (for example)
UPDATE: COVID-19 Coronavirus is said to be asymptomatic (no symptoms) for up to 14 days while shedding virus. 24 days has also been reported. It is apparently highly contagious during all that time!
Bugging in | Staying Home
If it ever gets real bad, the tough part will be deciding at what point to “bug in”, or stay home. Why? Because your employer will probably want you at work. If you choose to stay home, you might be risking your job (at least at first). There’s no clear answer. It will be an individual choice based on what’s going on out there.
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The following is a starter-list of preparedness items, focused to do with pandemic survival. In reality there is much more to consider than this list. But hopefully it will set you in a direction to begin considering your options, should you ever need them…
Again, the key is to have enough supplies to hunker down without having to be around other people. Though some supplies are specific to the potential health realities of sick people.
PANDEMIC SURVIVAL KIT LIST
This is to get you thinking about a pandemic shopping list. Things you need at home. Food for a pandemic.
Food, Water, Consumables
Firstly, be sure to have enough of the basics to remain at home for weeks, maybe longer, without having to go out and resupply. It’s a simple concept. But in reality most people don’t keep enough food and supplies to make it beyond a week.
FOOD SUPPLY. It’s not terribly difficult to build up a supply that will last 1 month — a good initial preparedness target – for each and all members of the household. Then 3 months.
There are reputable emergency food companies that sell kits of varying quantities (days). I like the ready made “food buckets” because they are quick and easy. But that’s just a starting point.
Augason Farms 30-Day Emergency Food Storage
Wise Company Emergency Food Supply
Augason Farms Lunch & Dinner Food Bucket
An excellent family operated and well established business in emergency preparedness who distributes several quality brands of emergency food is Ready Made Resources. I recommend that you check them out too. Tell ’em you came from Modern Survival Blog ;)
(UPDATE) New Article: Food To Survive Pandemic For 90 Days
(UPDATE) Coronavirus concerns: Listen, if you’re an amazon prime member, you can mitigate the risk of going to the grocery store among other potentially infected people. You can get just about any grocery delivered to your door. This might make sense for some of you, at least temporarily until threat of pandemic has subsided.
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Water & Food (Prepping & Preparedness)
WATER FILTER. Clean, pure drinking water without bacteria or virus. An essential preparedness item is a quality gravity water filter, such as one of the Berkey models from USABerkeyFilters. I use their filters exclusively. The Best.
WATER STORAGE. Though we’re not expecting shutdown of water infrastructure, it’s always a good idea to have some water storage at home. Cases of ‘bottled water’. And/or water-specific storage containers. For example, these Samson Stackers.
TOILET PAPER. Can you ever have enough backup TP? Plus, when sick, you’re going to go through lots more than normal. On average, most use ~2 rolls/week/person. How about 5 per week? That’s ~60 rolls for 3 months per person.
KLEENEX / TISSUES & PAPER TOWELS. Get enough for 90 days so you don’t have to go out to the store and risk contagion from the pandemic. Paper towels ideal for sanitary / surfaces cleanup and disinfection with antiseptics.
Pandemic-specific Survival Kit Supplies
Protection for at home, or away from home. Surfaces may become contaminated with virus. Virus may become airborne via droplet or even aerosol transmission (worst case). These are the things that you need to think about, and to protect yourself from. — The things you can do to mitigate the issues associated with virus and contamination.
Firstly, good hygiene habits. Wash your hands. Especially after being out in public places. It may seem silly to describe “how to”, but read this to do it right.
Don’t touch eyes, nose, or mouth without having washed your hands first! Especially after having been in public places (e.g. grocery store?). It’s hard not to touch your face!
LIQUID BLEACH. “Regular” liquid bleach for sanitation and disinfection (have enough of it).
Read: Disinfectant Bleach-Water Ratio.
NITRILE EXAM GLOVES. Several boxes of disposable gloves. Example: Nitrile Exam Gloves
CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES. These are thicker. Use them to protect hands while mixing / applying a batch of disinfecting bleach/water. Also for dealing with dangerous wastes (Wells Lamont).
FACE MASKS. Provides some protection from particulates entering your respiratory system. Rated at least for N95, like these from amzn. Note as of this update (FEB-2020), most are sold out due to coronavirus. But check back later…
RESPIRATOR MASK. The next step up. Quality respirator mask such as this one: 3M P100 having replaceable filter cartridges.
FACE SHIELD. It will help protect the eyes, nose, and mouth while in close proximity to an infected person (e.g. while treating). Example: Safety Works Adjustable Headgear
DISPOSABLE COVERALL SUIT. Such as the DuPont Tyvek Suit (several).
HAND SANITIZER. Use it for quick hand sanitizing after any public or patient exposure . It must have at least 60% alcohol active ingredient antiseptic (70% even better). Though you should wash hands often with soap and water. Search hand sanitizer on amzn.
HEPA AIR FILTER. HEPA filters for in-house air filtration. Virus will latch on to sneeze/cough globules. Aerosol transmission would be even worse (this coronavirus has been said to exhibit this). A HEPA air filter at home will help to catch this.
VOMIT BAGS. Sorry, gross I know. But if someone at home gets sick, these sure make it a bit easier to deal with. (We’ve been using this type of bag). It has a convenient closure method to minimize exposure – twist and secure bag into the notched ring. We first saw them at our local hospital.
DISINFECTING WIPES. Keep surfaces disinfected at home. Also, (tip!) grocery stores have this near their carriages / baskets. Use them! Wipe down the handles. Search Disinfecting Wipes on amzn.
LIQUID SOAP | HAND SOAP. An aggressive formula soap such as Dawn Ultra. Have enough hand soap (i.e. pump bottles).
MEDICATIONS. Enough of whatever you may be taking. Also consider those which may help alleviate symptoms if someone were to get sick at home.
FLU SYMPTOM MEDICINES. Make sure that you already have enough in your house. Fever reducers (Ibuprofen, Tylenol). NyQuil, DayQuil. Whichever of this type of relief has worked for you in the past. Just make sure you have a supply.
ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT. If someone becomes sick, they may dehydrate (not good!). So keep some electrolyte replacement, such as this one from Vitalyte.
IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTERS. Get enough sleep. Keep your body strong. Eat right. With that said, there are boosters and supplements. Such as the following (view on amzn),
Elderberry Gummies with Vitamin C & Zinc (Kids)
Elederberry Gummies with Vitamin C & Zinc (Adults)
Vitamin C Powder
ISOLATION ROOM. You might consider the materials necessary to set up a temporary isolation room — in case someone at home gets sick with this virus. This may include a separate HEPA filter for the room. An adequate supply of nitrile gloves and masks for in-and-out. Maybe even a portable toilet for the room.
If you are very serious about an isolation room, you might have a look at CBRN protection by way of a professional isolation tent for quarantine or protection mode. CoronavirusTent.com
PORTABLE TOILET. For provisional isolation room, if you need to set one up. (Self-Contained Toilet).
The Takeaway | How to Survive a Pandemic
The world is ill-prepared for the fight against severe pandemic outbreaks. The Plague, Ebola, MERS, SARS, avian flu and other illnesses could re-emerge at any time. We live in a world of high speed transportation (worldwide). There are more people than ever, and things could spread fast.
While the list above is not complete for an overall pandemic preparedness plan, it should get you to thinking about your own preparedness. Search Modern Survival Blog for further ideas and opinions regarding prepping & preparedness.
Feel free to add your additional suggestions below…
The first chunk of comments below are relevant to earlier posting regarding Ebola.
Jump to comments surrounding the Coronavirus which begin about (here) down the page.
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What to Stockpile for Pandemic Survival: 23 Essentials
We find ourselves in the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Prepping can be an overwhelming approach to life when one disaster after another lobbies for your attention.
Attempting to have the perfect approach to all possible events is impossible. From food and water to batteries and vitamins, the list of things to stockpile for a pandemic can be overwhelming.
The threat of a pandemic has been raised to a critical level on every prepper’s threat matrix. In the following sections, I will help you look at your current level of preparation.
By the end of our time together, you should have identified any gaps and made a plan to fill them. If you are new to these types of emergencies, stop and take a breath.
First, you aren’t alone. Secondly, there are many of us out here that can help you get a good perspective on current events. We can help you to best prepare yourself.
Read on, and I will get you well on your way to handling this coronavirus outbreak (and many others too).
Essential Foods to Stockpile for a Pandemic
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Hunger makes any situation miserable. The right foods must be cheap and easy to stockpile. There are three keys to a happy pantry:
- The food must be non-perishable (canned and/or dried).
- The majority of it must be similar to your daily diet.
- Finally, add a little variety to avoid food fatigue.
Rice
Rice is the number one meal stretcher. Chili and rice, rice and beans, porcupines (rice in meatballs). It goes with nearly everything and turns a meager portion into a belly filler.
Rice is the perfect food to stockpile for a pandemic. It’s cheap and can be purchased in bulk (50 lb bags are widely available). Additionally, it stores forever!
My favorite treatment is Congee. Porridge is made by boiling rice for many hours.
It is a true chameleon. Add a soft-boiled egg, and it’s breakfast. With a little ground chicken or pork, it is dinner. Finally, add coconut milk and sugar, and you have dessert!
Stack rice high and deep. You can put the bags in 5-gallon buckets and mylar bags to keep the critters away.
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Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice, 50 Pound
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5 Gallon White Bucket & Lid – Durable 90 Mil All Purpose Pail – Food Grade – BPA Free Plastic (5 Gal. w/Lids – 6pk)
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Beef, Chicken, Pork, and Fish
Protein is one of the hardest things to store. Meat is expensive, has a relatively short shelf life (compared to rice and beans), and is expensive (see what I did there?).
I prefer to make my own. One pound per pint or two pounds per quart. We do beef, chicken, and pork.
If you are unable to do that, then the best approach is to buy a little each week. Tuna and chicken are easy to find and relatively inexpensive.
If you have a dehydrator, another great option is to store beef jerky. You can store it in mylar bags for several months, or even longer in the freezer. Once it’s opened, be sure to eat it within a week or so.
Otherwise, get meat-heavy canned meals. This includes chili, spam, corned beef, etc. Add a few cans as often as your pocketbook will allow.
Beans
Beans are another great food to stockpile for a pandemic. Most of the world lives on rice and beans. Cheap and able to be stored for many years. Get as many as possible.
Don’t forget to get multiple types. You can make brownies out of pinto beans. Black beans and olive oil make a great dip. Lentils cook in a quarter of the time as any other beans and add substance to thin soups.
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Organic Pinto Beans, 25 Pound Box
Canned Veggies and Fruits
Store what you eat, and eat what you store! Canned fruits and vegetables are very affordable, especially if purchased at the end of the summer when they are making room for the new stock.
Ensure that your stockpile has a lot of what you normally eat as well as a lot of variety. If you have to eat out of your pantry for a long time, you will appreciate the familiar as well as the new.
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Del Monte Mandarin Orange Fruit Snack Cups in 100% Juice, 12-4oz Cups – PACK OF 2
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Oils
Cooking oils contribute much-needed calories to our diet. Likewise, they add a richness and mouthfeel that are hard to leave behind. Ever cook a chicken breast with nothing but the juice it came in? Not too great.
Oils have a limited shelf life; therefore, it’s best to have a consistent rotation in your pantry. Store what you need for a year, then add some every time you use it.
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Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 101.4 Fl Oz
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Pasta
What is life without pasta? Again, a prime stockpile of food. Cheap, stores a long time, and it’s filled with calories.
Figure out what you eat per meal and do the math. Stack up the pounds in your pantry, then get a little more.
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Soups and Sauces
Once you have your base calories accounted for, start adding variety with canned and jarred soups and sauces.
Soups can be a filling meal with some fresh bread. Cream soups are especially flexible when used in casseroles.
Spaghetti sauce can be used with your pasta, rice, chicken, etc. I’ve even seen it watered down as soup.
Variety and volume are the keys. Tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, and meat sauce. Add jar after jar of everything you like. Even add a few jars of things you think you would like.
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Treats (Spices & Candy)
Plain rice is boring. Now toss it with a little olive oil and spices, and you can finish a bowl without thinking about it. The same goes for pasta.
One of the priority boxes in my bug out pantry is the spice box! I can live on rice and beans for a while, but I’m much happier if I can spice it up on day one and make it Italian the next.
Ok, now for the serious pandemic stockpile item. Bulk candy. Life without pasta sucks. A life without chocolate is not worth living.
Hit the after-holiday sales and get a few pounds. The mood elevation a Twix bar can bring to a child is amazing. Don’t neglect this simple prep.
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HERSHEY’S Silver Kisses Milk Chocolate Candy 5lb Bag
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SNICKERS, M&M’S Milk Chocolate, M&M’S Peanut, TWIX & MILKY WAY Candy Variety Mix, 45.45 Ounces, 90 Pieces
Medical, Hygiene and First Aid Supplies to Fight Coronavirus
Being prepared is much more than food and water. There isn’t much that we need to say about stockpiling medical supplies for a pandemic. It comes with the territory.
The less you go out into crowds, the less you are exposed to infection situations. This includes making a run for medical or hygiene supplies. Even the Department of Homeland Security is recommending avoiding all unnecessary travel.
Respirator, Gloves, Face Masks, and PPE
Your first line of defense is your personal protective equipment (PPE). You avoid getting sick by not coming into physical contact with pathogens.
Gloves, goggles, and face masks (N95 or better) are all your first line of defense.
Bacteria and viruses infect you via your eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. By covering these, you are partially protected. Gloves keep the infectious materials off your hands.
It is essential that you also remember not to touch your face. A full-face shield will help with this. Each time you touch your face, you risk bringing virus particles close to or into your eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.
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AMMEX Medical Black Nitrile Gloves, Box of 100, 4 mil Size Large, Latex Free, Powder Free, Textured, Disposable, Non-Sterile
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3M 8210V Particulate Respirator with Cool Flow Valve, Grinding, Sanding, Sawing, Sweeping, Woodworking, Dust, 10/Box
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Electrolytes
When your body is under assault, it is imperative that you provide it with ammunition to fight back. Nutrition is one of the biggest bullets you can use.
Electrolyte powders and drink mixes replace the basic nutrients and salts your body uses.
Get dried mixes, as they are cheaper and last longer than pre-mixed drinks.
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Gatorade Powder Variety Pack (Lemon-Lime, Orange, Fruit Punch, Riptide Rush), 21-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 32)
Medications
You got sick. You took the medicines Mommy gave you. It’s no different when you are older. Take your medicine. A pandemic is no time to tough it out with a serious bug.
Depending on the disease, you will need to be specific about the medications that you take. For example, antibiotics don’t work on viral infections.
Purchase a selection of medications that cover the gamut of symptoms you are trying to overcome. Sudafed for sinus pressure, Mucinex for chest congestion, Delsym for cough, etc.
Don’t neglect the basics, either. Tylenol, Ibuprophen, and Benadryl are components of many over-the-counter drugs. Become familiar with the dos and don’ts of each drug and use it according to the directions.
Don’t neglect prescription medications!
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Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID), 1000 Count
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Basic Care Extra Strength Pain Relief, Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg, 500 Count
Hazmat Suits
Extending on the PPE topic is the hazmat suit. I’m not talking about the big Biolab bubble suits, just a good outer layer. Tyvek painter suits are cheap, sturdy, and sufficient to cover you during a risky activity.
Remember that these will be single-use! Buy them one size too large so they aren’t too tight and split.
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DuPont TY122S-XL-EACH Disposable Elastic Wrist, Bootie and Hood Tyvek Coverall Suit 1414, X-Large, White
Sanitizer / Bleach
Your next layer of protection is cleaning your living space. All contact surfaces must be cleaned often, especially if you are caring for sick loved ones.
Bleach and other sanitizers are essential for keeping your living areas free of pathogens. While there are several off-the-shelf options, you can make your own DIY hand sanitizer.
Become familiar with the process before a crisis.
Toilet Paper / Personal Hygiene
Gotta keep clean! Nobody likes a case of swamp butt or other stinky, sticky areas.
Toilet paper, sanitary napkins, soap, shampoo, and deodorant all have natural or homemade options.
That being said, I always have a few rolls stashed just in case. You know, so I don’t have to cut up, use, and then wash my old t-shirts.
We take modern sanitation for granted. Personal hygiene done wrong can easily lead to infection or worse. Stack them high and deep while you can!
As a self-sufficient prepper, I highly recommend you learn how to make your own toilet paper when SHTF (no pun intended!) for an extended period of time and supplies are nonexistent.
Portable Potty
Sometimes the plumbing fails, and we need to have a backup plan. There are many options for personal waste management. Be sure to add at least one to your stockpile (as well as all the associated supplies).
Having to go to the great outdoors is fine on occasion. But having to rely on it can be maddening or even dangerous.
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Reliance Products Luggable Loo Portable 5 Gallon Toilet
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Reliance Products 2683-03 Double Doodie Toilet Waste Bags (6-Pack)
Vitamins
During any stressful situation or when your diet changes, you will lose micronutrients. Vitamins go a long way to supplementing your nutrition when this happens.
It’s cheap, and it’s easy to get a few bottles now. Go with chewable vitamins, as gummies have a limited shelf life.
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Centrum Adult (100 Count) Multivitamin / Multimineral Supplement Chewable Tablet, Vitamin D3
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Non-Food Emergency Supplies
Surviving this coronavirus outbreak isn’t just about eating and taking medications. There are many things around your house that are consumables.
Stock these items, as they are the first to be used up and the most likely to be taken for granted.
Batteries
Our lives are electronic. Make sure to have enough batteries for your flashlights, smoke detectors, etc. There is nothing worse than needing a flashlight when it has dead batteries.
Don’t overlook external cell phone batteries. The world is slowly standardizing on these handy items.
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Fireproof Battery Organizer Storage Box Waterproof Explosionproof, Hard Safe Box Fits 200 Batteries Case – with Tester BT-168, Carrying Container Bag Energy Batteries AA AAA C D 9V Iithium 3V Holder
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Flashlights
Speaking of flashlights, get several.
Advances in LEDs have made flashlights cheaper, brighter, and longer-lasting. You used to look in dark corners and down into basements; you have no idea the uses until you carry one at all times.
In addition to your handheld flashlights, I recommend you get a few headlamps as well. You can’t beat the convenience of not having to hold your light when working in the dark.
Keep one on your person. One in every room. One on your nightstand and one in your medical kit. Then get a backup for each of those.
Garbage Bags and Drum Liners
We make trash. There is a lot of it. The downtime of a pandemic will be no different. Additionally, you will want to have extra garbage bags for any used medical, hygiene, or waste items. Double-bag all of these.
Garbage bags are handy, but also get a few jumbo-sized drum liners to take care of big messes. They are also made of thicker plastic, which allows for more secure disposal.
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Hefty Strong Multipurpose Large Black Trash Bags, 30 Gallon, 56 Count
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Entertainment
Don’t forget that you will get bored. If you don’t, all kids will. They won’t be shy about it, either.
A few books and DVDs will go a long way. If you have any warnings, download a few from your streaming services in case the internet gets slow.
Downtime is a great relationship-building time. Family game night is a great bonding experience. How many households are letting the bonding happen with electric devices? Take the opportunity to break that paradigm.
Plastic Sheeting
It may be necessary to set up a quarantine space. As a result, you will need plastic sheeting. Drape it across a room as a divider. Or more effectively, across a door.
Anything that you can do to create a soft barrier between the sick and the healthy, the better.
Plastic sheeting can also be used to cover walls and floors in order to make them easier to clean and disinfect. It is very important when you know sick people will be coming through.
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Frost King P1025/6W Polyethylene Sheeting, 10′ x 25′ x 6 mil., Clear
Alcohol
No, not to drink.
Alcohol has a myriad of other uses. Purchase 120 proof or greater as a disinfectant. Use it to make medicinal tinctures. Or even use it as an oral numbing agent.
Actually, you might be stuck for a while, so you may want to have the fun alcohol around, too. A small glass can ease stress and boost your mood. Just keep it in moderation, at least until the coronavirus burns out.
Laundry Detergent and Sanitizer
Keep yourself and your clothes clean. Keep your environment clean.
During an infectious disease pandemic, you will most likely have to do things you are not used to. Your ability to replace overly dirty clothes will be limited.
Stock up on an extra container or three of your standard laundry detergents. Add to that a few bottles of laundry sanitizer. When you are exposed to unsanitary conditions, it’s best to disinfect as well as clean your clothes.
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Stay Informed: Know When To Bug Out
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Pandemic preparedness will only go so far when things get really bad. In most cases, you will be able to bug in, however, you must be prepared to bug out.
The hardest issue will be deciding when to bug out during the event of a pandemic. Your best bet is to review the possible triggers BEFORE they happen and make plans for each. When a bug out trigger is tripped, go.
Each situation is different, and each will require a unique perspective and approach. Most importantly, communicate with your loved ones.
For the current pandemic (this article was written during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak), I have the following triggers:
- If a child in my school district, or in any of the districts that we play in sports, has the disease, we bug them.
- If a co-worker’s family member tests positive, we bug in.
- In the event of a death in our county, we bug in.
- If there are multiple deaths in our town, we bug out.
Each of these triggers is very personal and situation-dependent. Study your current situation and establish your triggers.
When in doubt, listen to your local health officials, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), or the World Health Organization (WHO). They have been planning for this for years.
Keep your head, organize your plans, and we will all see each other on the other side of this coronavirus outbreak.
What to Stockpile for Pandemic Survival: 23 Essentials
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Wayne Clatterbuck provides tips on assessing and caring for residential trees damaged by storms
06/03/2025 // Ramon Tomey // 240 Views
Tags: disaster, Ecology, environ, extreme weather, preparedness, prepper, prepping, storm damage, storms, survival, tree damage, trees, University of Tennessee, Wayne Clatterbuck
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- Wayne Clatterbuck advises evaluating tree damage after a storm. Superficial harm may heal, but severe issues (e.g., major branch loss, trunk splits or uprooting) often require professional intervention or removal.
- For moderate damage, prune smaller branches back to larger ones with angled cuts near buds. Avoid stubs or flush cuts, and remove large branches carefully outside the branch collar. Safety is critical due to hazards like tension in limbs or downed power lines.
- Extensive damage, especially in large trees, warrants hiring a certified arborist (vetted for credentials and insurance). Avoid harmful practices like topping, which weakens trees.
- Trim torn bark into smooth, elongated shapes to aid recovery. Avoid wound dressings, as they trap moisture and hinder healing. Preserve foliage to support photosynthesis and energy recovery.
- Choose storm-resistant tree species (avoid brittle varieties), maintain tree health through proper care (watering, pruning, soil management) and remove hazardous trees proactively. Regular pruning (every 3–5 years) strengthens structure and reduces storm vulnerability.
Storm damage to residential trees can be devastating, leaving homeowners to deal with uprooted trunks, broken branches and stripped bark. Wayne K. Clatterbuck, from the University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture, provides essential guidance on the matter in "Storm-Damaged Residential Trees: Assessment, Care and Prevention."
Snow, ice, wind, hail and heavy rain are common culprits, causing dramatic destruction that ranges from split trunks to complete uprooting. The aftermath isn't just unsightly; it can stress trees, hinder growth and invite pests and diseases.
The first step after a storm is assessing the damage. Superficial harm may heal on its own, but severe damage – such as losing 30 to 50 percent of major branches or trunk splits – can be irreparable.
Different trees suffer differently. Mature trees often experience splits in the trunk, while younger trees may bend under ice or snow. Their recovery depends on the degree and duration of bending.
Blow-overs – caused by root failure from disease, shallow soil or saturation – are harder to remedy. Branches that break high up have a better chance of recovery than those that split near the trunk.
Once damage is assessed, proper care is crucial. For moderate pruning, smaller branches should be cut back to larger ones, making slanted cuts near buds to encourage new growth. Avoid leaving stubs as they hinder healing.
Large broken branches require careful removal outside the branch collar, never flush with the trunk, to prevent further injury. Safety is paramount when pruning; tension in broken limbs can cause dangerous kickback. Downed power lines and hanging branches pose additional hazards, so extreme caution is necessary.
For extensive damage, especially in large trees, hiring a certified arborist is recommended. Professionals from the International Society of Arboriculture should be vetted for insurance and references. Cutting large branches indiscriminately should be avoided, as it weakens trees and promotes unstable regrowth.
If bark is stripped, ragged edges should be trimmed into an elongated football shape to aid healing. Contrary to old practices, wound dressings are discouraged as they can trap moisture, attract pathogens and interfere with natural recovery. Trees need their remaining foliage for photosynthesis, so excessive pruning should be avoided to preserve their energy reserves.
Preventing storm damage is just as important as repairing it. Choosing the right tree species is key: Avoid brittle varieties like Siberian elm, willows and silver maple. Instead, opt for trees with strong, upright crowns and coarse branching patterns that resist wind and ice.
Maintaining tree health through proper watering, fertilization and avoiding soil compaction helps them withstand storms. Construction near trees should minimize root disturbance, and hazardous trees should be removed before they become a problem. Regular pruning every three to five years strengthens branch structure, reduces wind resistance and eliminates weak limbs.
While no tree is completely storm-proof, proactive care and prompt post-storm action can significantly reduce damage and improve recovery. By selecting resilient species, maintaining tree health and addressing damage quickly, homeowners can protect their trees and landscapes from nature's worst. Clatterbuck's advice underscores that prevention and timely intervention are the best defenses against storm-related tree damage.
Watch this video about Wayne K. Clatterbuck's "Storm-Damaged Residential Trees: Assessment, Care and Prevention."
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Easier Flashlight Mod Increases Run Time 3.6X
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Introduction: Easier Flashlight Mod Increases Run Time 3.6X
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We are going to take a long run time flashlight (65 hours) and turn it into a longer run time flashlight (Update: The title of this Instructable says 3.6x run time but actual run time ended up being over 360 hours with a zinc carbon battery. That would be over 600 hours with an alkaline battery).
Yes it is another long run time flashlight hack. This one is easier than my other one. All you need a resistor, a soldering iron and this flashlight.
This Eveready flashlight model number 5109LSH15 (old model number 5109LSH7 or 5109LS) costs under $5 if you shop around. This is a great long run time flashlight to have even if you don’t do the modification.
Where to buy:
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I like this flashlight because as is it has a long run time before the battery needs to be replaced. It is bright. It is cheap and it is easy to hack. You can do this hack in 10 or 15 minutes and most of that time will be waiting for your soldering iron to heat up.
The only thing about this flashlight that is less than optimum is that the 3 LEDS (original design. the new design has one high power LED) have a little too much current going through them. The LEDS appear to be “straw hat” type (20 milliamp) LEDS. Each LED has about 60 milliamps running through it.
Note: See the last step for the modification for the current version of this flashlight.
Here is a data sheet for a straw hat LED:
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The LEDS in this flashlight may be specially made to handle more current but in case they are not, this modification will bring the current down to a level that will insure tens of thousands of hours of LED life.
I chose to add a 56 ohm resistor to the circuit so each LED runs at about 16.5 milliamps. This will increase the run time by 3.6 times.
The other step by step instructable to make a long run time flashlight is here:
https://www.instructables.com/id/20-...Run-/?ALLSTEPS
Either one will be good to have in an extended power outage.
Step 1: Un-solder
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You will need to unscrew the black ring that hold the clear plastic cover on the front of the flashlight. Then remove the assembly shown in the picture above. Install the battery and re-assemble the flashlight. Test the flashlight to make sure it works. Remove the rind and assembly shown in the picture above. Un-solder one of the two red wires from it’s metal contact. I chose the one on the left.
Step 2: Solder the Resistor
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Now lets select a resistor. I chose a 56 ohm resistor which reduced the current in the circuit going to the 3 LEDS to 50 milliamps (it was 180 milliamps before the modification). Here are some other resistor values and the currents I measured:
44 ohms (two 22 ohm in series) = 56 milliamps
You may want to try out some other resistors for longer run time or higher brightness. I was going for 200+ hours of run time which is about a month of use if used 6 hours a day.
100 ohms = 31 milliamps
Solder one end of the resistor to the metal contact and the other end of the resistor to the wire that was originally attached to the metal contact.
Step 3: Testing
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The first picture shows the light from an unmodified flashlight on the left and a modified flashlight on the right. Note that the light on the right is produced using 3.6 times less power or about 28% of the power to produce the light on the left. The picture of the warning sign was taken using only the light from the modified flashlight at a distance of 18 feet (camera on zoom).
Long run time flashlights make great gifts. Make several for the people on your gift list. They are also great for emergencies. This one is good for a 3.6 x bigger emergency.
Update 11-10-12.
I started a test to see how long the batteries would last running 24 hours a day. The test started on the morning of 10-26-12. I was expecting a 200 hour run time. After 15 days (360 hours). The flashlight still puts out a usable amount of light. I can still read with it without any problem. I also got the opinion of a fellow flashlight enthusiast who thinks the flashlight is still useful for its intended purpose which is for the user to be able to easily see their way around the house in the dark and be able to easily read. The flashlight is noticeably dimmer than it was at the beginning of the test so I would conclude that this is a 360 hour flashlight. It has exceeded my expectations because the run time has been increased 5.5x. If I was using this flashlight 6 hours a day the test would have taken 60 days to get to this point. If this had been a real emergency I would gladly use this flashlight several more days.
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UPDATE: 3-31-13:
If you want a long run time flashlight that is a little brighter try this one:
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It’s another easy 10 minute modification.
Step 4: UPDATE: 12/23/2014, MOD FOR NEW ONE LED VERSION OF THIS FLASHLIGHT
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Eveready recently re-designed the 5109LS flashlight. The original flashlight had three round low power LEDS. The new version has one square high power LED. There are no exposed wires so one of the metal strips that connects the switch needs to be cut. The resistor of your choice is soldered across the cut. The current of the unmodified flashlight was in excess of 160 milliamps. I tested 3 resistors:
50 ohms = 50 milliamps
68 ohms = 44 milliamps
100 ohms = 32 milliamps
I like this version better than the original. It is an easier modification.
Step 5: LOCATOR LIGHT
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To make it easy to find your modified flashlight in the dark you can add a second resistor. This resistor is electrically across the switch so that when the switch is open it is really a little bit closed. Pictured is a 100,000 (100K) ohm resistor. The current in the circuit with the flashlight "off" is 0.04 milliamps or 4 hundredths of a milliamp. This produces enough light to put a dim but visible spot on the ceiling in total darkness. This will run the battery down eventually but at a rate of less than 1000th the current when on (used with a 68 ohm resistor), The locator light should run for several years. I also tried a 200,000 ohm resistor which uses half the power.
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Meat: 28 Tips and Tutorials
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How do you cook and shred a pork shoulder? How do you carve a roast chicken? How do you check the temperature on a turkey? What’s the secret to crispy skin? What’s the best way to package meat before freezing? The answers to all these, plus many, many more in our definitive tips, tricks, and techniques guide to MEAT.
Cooking Tutorials, Techniques, and Tips
• How to cook a turkey.
• How to cook moist and tender chicken breasts every time.
• How to cook and shred a pork shoulder.
• How to grind your own meat in the food processor.
• How to make meatballs.
• How to cook steak in the oven.
• How to cook and brown ground beef.
• How to sear meat.
• How to cook great ribs in the oven.
• How to roast a chicken (and then how to carve it)
• How to grind your own sausage.
• How to choose the best meat for beef stew.
• How to tell when your steak is done.
• How to brine meat.
• How to determine how much meat you should have per person.
• How to check the temperature on a turkey.
• The difference between braising and stewing.
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• For the best flavor, grill meat before braising.
• For the perfect steak, first freeze it solid, then cook for an hour.
• For crispy skin, season meat under the skin.
• How to package meat for freezing.
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• The best way to reheat meat? Do it in a cast iron skillet.
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• A shopping guide to cheap cuts of beef.
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