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 If you ask some people, winterizing their home involves stringing colorful lights inside and out and dusting off the old plastic snowman or Santa stowed in the garage. But true winterizing is much more. If not handled correctly, winter can mean more than the grass dying, birds migrating and trees trading in leaves for snow and ice. It can also wreak havoc on your budget and leave you in the cold.
Take Care of Drafts
Nothing drives up your energy bills more than drafts, and that is why it is so important to identify these before the temperatures drop. Sometimes there are gaps that need caulking. Other times windows are not as energy efficient as they should be, which means it is either time to replace them or install plastic over the windows for an extra layer of protection against the outdoor elements.
Get Help With Heating
It’s also crucial that you ensure the heating system within your home works as well as it possibly can, Furnace filters should be cleaned or replaced, and you should verify that your furnace is in good (Read more....) […]
 by Stacey Thompson
In a previous piece I wrote, I enumerated a few possible alternative bug-out locations that could be utilized in case of an emergency situation. I realized that among them, the repurposed truck is probably one of the most ideal of the lot, given that the combination of mobility, hardiness against harsh weather and terrain conditions, and capacity make it the best overall.
If money was no object, there wouldn’t be much to worry about in creating your mobile survival truck, but unless you’re one of the few excessively wealthy individuals in the world, this is more of a pipe dream than a viable solution. One must make the effort to find affordable yet fully functional vehicles to convert into a veritable prepper mobile fortress, and this is the aim of my little piece.
Why Light Trucks May Not Make the Cut
First of all, let’s isolate an entire category of trucks out of the possible bug-out live-in vehicles due to (Read more....) […]
 By SurvivingSurvivalism.com
We know that waiting till the last second is not a good idea, but for some it is the only option. So we have taken three possible average scenarios and broken them down for you. All scenarios will include a family of 4 – Mom, Dad and two kids under high school age – living in the suburbs of a megaplex city…
Scenario #1
1. You have a few cases of water
2. You have some freeze-dried storage food, maybe a 30 day supply.
3. You have some sleeping bags and some basic camping supplies.
4. You have a general idea of the area to which you want to go.
5. You think maybe something might happen in which case you could need to get your family out of the city.
6. All supplies are in the garage, ready to load into your minivan should the need arise.
You live in a suburban area of a mexaplex city – first and foremost, where (Read more....) […]
 It’s a hot summer’s day and you’re enjoying an afternoon beer when bang! A nuclear explosion obliterates modern society as we know it. When all modern luxuries are stripped away, your knowledge and resources will determine your odds of survival. Guns prove to be one of the most versatile pieces of equipment. The U.S. is full of avid gun collectors. For every 100 Americans there are 90 registered guns. With violent crimes on the rise, many have questioned the usefulness of guns. So should a survivalist stock up an arsenal, or are other resources more important?
Guns in a Survival Situation
First, it’s important to understand the potential uses of a firearm. In any survival situation, your ability to obtain food is pivotal. Understand that obtaining food quickly is essential because the less time you spend collecting nourishment, the more time you’ll have to overcome another obstacle. A gun, especially a hunting rifle, will enable you to hunt for a wide variety of food. Hunting provides a strong alternative to scavenging, which requires a gross amount of time without the guarantee of success. Hunting, in a survival scenario, will likely also provide food throughout all four seasons. Foraging and growing crops would (Read more....) […]
 During an emergency or a disaster, drinking water is one of the most important things every home should have. However, with the community water distribution system disrupted, and your stored water probably destroyed or almost consumed, you would need to turn to other sources for drinking water.
But before you gulp down a glass, you must ensure that the water you drink is clean and safe. Why? Drinking unpurified water damages the body instead of nourishing it. What are the possible dangers of drinking unpurified water?
Infectious Diseases
Drinking contaminated water is the primary cause of infectious diseases. Harmful organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, or virus, travel through water sources and reach people upon drinking or food handling.
Severe diarrhea
More of a symptom of a gastrointestinal infection than a disease, diarrhea means having watery stools more than three times a day caused by E.Coli or other pathogens. Constant elimination of body fluid causes severe dehydration that can sometimes result in (Read more....) […]
 The economic downturn has been really tough on many people throughout the world. The youngest workers and baby boomers have been hit harder than most other people. Planning for retirement has always been difficult for many people. You will need to be even more disciplined now that the economy has faced so many problems. Here are some things you will need to take into consideration.
Keep Your Spending Under Control!
Most people roll their eyes when you tell them to spend more frugally; however, few people will ever admit to themselves how much they actually spend. A new study from the National Center for Policy Analysis has found that most older workers are spending a higher percentage of their money on disposable income than in previous years, even though their incomes haven’t increased.
Celebrity financial advisors such as Suzie Orman keep telling people they need to cut their spending and save more for retirement. This is essential advice when you are reaching your golden years. Stop spending as much money on Starbucks and start putting more into your 401K.
Be Prepared for a Forced Retirement
Many baby boomers have been forced to (Read more....) […]
 By Stacey Thompson
Whether you are a dedicated prepper/survivalist or not, it’s actually a good idea to have a secondary refuge apart from your present abode. If anything happens to your present residence, you have somewhere to go. You can let a friend or family member stay there if you don’t have the room. At the least, you have a personal asylum where you can get away from your regular routine.
There are the more conventional refuges that preppers and non-preppers have such as log houses, RVs, boats, and the like. I’d like to suggest a few other possible bug-out locations that you could consider. Take note that some setup and assembly may be required of some of them, but I’m not going to offer solutions that will break the bank.
Trucks or Buses
Trucks and buses are very feasible bug-out locations, mainly because they are mobile. Some second-hand trucks and buses are even more affordable than RVs, and can be repurposed to become living quarters.
Don’t just buy any truck you see rotting in somebody’s backyard; have a mechanic handy to inspect the vehicle and determine if they’re still in (Read more....) […]
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