Preparedness

Why Some People Survive Ebola (And How You Can Too)

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February 15, 2018 By Ryan Mallet-Outtrim Leave a Comment

On May 11, 2017, one of Africa’s poorest countries announced it was facing a new Ebola outbreak. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rattled international health officials with the grim news. It had been barely 18 months since West African nations declared an end to an Ebola outbreak that had lasted two years. The outbreak first emerged in Guinea in late 2013, but …Continue Reading

9 Smart Survival Uses For PVC Pipes | Homesteading Life Hacks

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July 28, 2017 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Do you know the survival uses for PVC pipes, besides making sure water is distributed throughout your homestead? Check out the survival uses for PVC pipes here and they might come in handy one of these days, if not soon! Survival Uses For PVC Pipes You Need To Know PVC pipes are the most common material used for plumbing - but these pipes are a versatile tool you can use in …Continue Reading

How to Start a Fire Without Matches | Homesteading

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April 17, 2017 By Riley E. Carlson 2 Comments

Are you curious to find out how to start a fire without matches? I'm sure you may have encountered it at some point but did you know that there are different ways to do it. You'll never be reliant on your matchbox or lighter after this. 10 Ways To Start A Fire Without Matches I've spent my fair share of time in the wilderness. If you've been out camping you'll know that …Continue Reading

10 Uncommon First Aid Items To Use In An Emergency

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April 2, 2017 By Riley E. Carlson 2 Comments

Use these uncommon first aid items in case your handy dandy first aid kit is nowhere in sight. You'll be prepared for any emergency! Prep For Emergencies With These Uncommon First Aid Items Having a first aid kit is important in every home. We can't really avoid the scrapes and bumps, especially if you have kids around. I'm sure you have the usual cotton, alcohol, …Continue Reading

5 Things Homesteaders Should Save Money For This Spring

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March 31, 2017 By Liz Greene Leave a Comment

Experts say you should put 20% of your income into a savings account every month. For some of us, that’s darn near impossible after paying the bills, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t attempt to save money at all. Even the smallest amount is worth something at the end of the day. Homesteaders Should Save Money This Spring Before you do anything else, you’ll need to document …Continue Reading