Entries by Shannon

Winter Checklist for the Home – Preparing for shtf

It seems like the summers are getting shorter and the winters longer, but then again, we say this every year, and it may just seem that way as we get older. Nonetheless, winter is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about winterizing your home. Some things can wait, while others […]

Common Deadly Water Purification Mistakes – Preparing for shtf

Filtration is important and sometimes is overlooked or abandoned completely because the water source looks clear, so this can be a serious mistake. Filtration is an important step in the purification process. Micro waterborne cysts cannot be easily seen by the naked eye, and these cysts can harbor bacteria. Cysts can be best described as […]

10 Survival Uses for Alcohol – Preparing for shtf

First a little background, a chemistry lesson if you will, before we get started. Ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol is also known as ethanol or even better known as “drinking alcohol”. Its chemical compound is C2H5OH, and it is produced by fermentation. Ethanol is, different from Isopropyl alcohol (C3H80), which is more commonly known as […]

What to Do If You Lose Power and Heat – Preparing for shtf

Losing power at anytime can create serious disruptions in your everyday life, however, when it is cold out it not only creates disruptions it can become deadly. Ideally, you are prepared for disruptions in cold weather, and have paid particular attention to keeping everyone warm during a power outage. Things You Can Do before the […]