Category: How To Prepare

Old-fashioned lanterns are often used to decorate our homes, reminding us of a time when we couldn't rely on electricity to light our way. Vintage and antique lanterns are still found in a variety of...

My mom loved antiquing, and she was always on a quest to find the perfect antique dry sink for her collection. So, of course, I always wondered what the purpose was, considering we had plumbing and...

Clean water is one of the most valuable resources in a true emergency situation. You will need access to safe water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. For basic living, store at least a two week...

My dad used to say, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” At the time, I thought my dear old dad was just so old that he heard it from Benjamin Franklin himself! But now that I have a little life...

Knowing how to build a rocket stove is a must in an emergency. Rocket stoves are usually made from reusable materials you can find around your yard or very cheaply at a hardware store, and the...

Putting a solar backup system on my home was one of the best things I ever did to make myself more prepared for emergencies. Large-scale natural disasters seem to strike our country several times...