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In a Pinch, a Car Battery Can Do More Than Start a Car.

The power is out, and you have no idea how long it will be before it returns. Hopefully, you have a

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Most homesteaders grudgingly admit that they aren’t 100% self-sufficient. The items that we typically end up outsourcing are staples: oil, sugar, salt, and flour. While honey can certainly substitute for sugar, oil and salt are trickier (unless you live close to an ocean), but flour is something that any of us can produce domes...

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There is historical precedent for how disasters affect the clothing choices of any population. World War I and World War II changed the way people thought how they dressed, not only for practical reasons but for emotional ...

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The whole point of preparedness is to be ready when a disaster strikes. If a hurricane is heading your way, you don't want to be in line at the store with hundreds of other people buying whatever supplies are left. You want to be at home with your family, secure in the fact that you have all the supplies you need.

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Potatoes are the perfect food. You can turn them into French fries, hash browns, potato chips, mashed potatoes, and all sorts of other things. Plus, they're good for you! This is why I store lots of potatoes.

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