When The Lights Go Out
Kathy Harrison
June 20, 2016
Spend a few minutes today checking over your emergency supplies. You never know when you might be very glad you did.
Preparedness
8 Reasons Old Cookbooks Are Important
Sarah Nussbaum
April 25, 2016
Preparedness expert Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival explains why you should dust off your old cookbooks, and maybe acquire some new ones, too.
A “What If” Kit for Your Vehicle
Dori Fritzinger
February 26, 2016
It’s not too late for this winter, and an emergency vehicle kit is a wise idea in any season! What’s in yours?
The Warmest Blanket In My House
Sarah Nussbaum
February 24, 2016
Before I started working for Lehman’s, I had never heard of such a thing. Even though I grew up in this area of Ohio’s Amish Country, I never really thought about how the Amish keep warm in their buggies when they’re driving around in frigid, below-zero temps…
Rebuilding Grandma’s Wood Cookstove
doug smith
January 15, 2016
The “good ole” days don’t have to be just memories … you can make your own today with your own wood-burning cookstove.
20 Home Security and Crime Prevention Secrets for Preppers
admin
January 13, 2016
By practicing crime prevention now, and making home security a part of daily life, you can be one step closer to preserving your homestead when a crisis comes.
How To Make Your Own Window Quilts
SherryEllesson
January 6, 2016
I decided to do what I always do when I want something I either can’t afford or aren’t willing to part with the cash for: make it myself.
4 Resolutions We Can All Make Happen
Sarah Nussbaum
December 30, 2015
Happy (almost) New Year! January 1st traditionally equals gut-check time. So let’s all delve in together, shall we?
A New Year’s Checklist for the Rural Homestead
doug smith
December 28, 2015
A new year means new maintenance and projects for any homeowner. Get inspired to create your own 2017 home checklist! Here’s a start.
Survival Basics: Prepping for an Unexpected Power Outage
admin
December 7, 2015
Get back to survival basics with these wise suggestions and ideas for prepping for an unexpected power outage.
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