Survival Homestead Blog

Since I can't do that, I'll take it step by step, look for bargains, be inventive in finding dual uses for items, practice survival skills and increase my knowledge. Join me if you want. Together we'll get prepared.

Jul 31, 2010, My name is Bob, I retired from the USAF in 1980.

I have been interested in survivalism for many years and have grown old waiting for the balloon to go up I have read many posts on line and have discovered

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Jul 29, 2010, fishthebanks

i'd like to see more info about choosing a bugout spot. When times do get tough and people are fleeing the high population center's , where are they going

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Jul 26, 2010, Kathy, Former military Dental Hygienist/Assistant

For temporary fillings we would mix eugenol(clove oil/clove essential oil) and powdered zinc oxide together to form a doughy ball. Then we'd press this

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Jul 15, 2010, What is in my SUV

I live in a remote area of Alaska and frequently I travel small mountain roads and long distances. Slides and flooding can take out roads in a matter of

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Jul 15, 2010, Old Fart

I live in Alaska. I have solar power and use ground water with a filtration system. I use a composting toilet and have wood heat. I have a generator for

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Jul 15, 2010, Prayer Faith and Surviving What is Coming

Prayer faith and surviving what is coming based on one person's idea of survival strategy. Prayer, faith in God, wisdom, family, mental stability. I

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Jun 27, 2010, Strong Spirit

How did the native Americans survive before we created America? They did well at it. We are in for change one way or another, who knows when, who knows

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Jun 27, 2010, Former Combat Marine, one and 1/2 tours in Viet Nam

A combat mind set / natural law In the times we may have to live in, those who have failed to plan, as well as those who are predators on society may

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Jun 25, 2010, Taking a hot shower

Hygiene and sanitation are essential to healthy survival strategies. One difficult area of concern is bathing. Cold water bathing is better than nothing,

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Jun 14, 2010, Cooking Strategies and Other Survival Wisdom

Cooking a meal when a food shortage is happening may bring in the masses by light or smell. It's highly advisable to take care when using light in the

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May 4, 2010, Lady Trucker's Go Bag Ingredients

Now since I have been in all kinds of disasters and evacuated three times I kind of had a hint of the basic stuff, but an inquiring mind. So I just figured

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Apr 21, 2010, Range Camp

For over twenty years I have used a Range Camp in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Texas in all four seasons of the year. Spending months at

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Apr 20, 2010, Wilderness Survival Shelter

A wilderness survival shelter is easy and quick to construct. An outdoor shelter can be fashioned from natural materials...

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Apr 20, 2010, Underground Survival Shelters

Underground survival shelters, in the case of many disasters, will provide the maximum protection possible. Storm...

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Mar 11, 2010, One Pot Versatility

One pot versatility is using whatever you have that is edible to create a delicious and nutritious meal. Keep in mind what you have on hand and how many

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Mar 9, 2010, Bug Out Bag Checklist

Keeping a Bug Out Bag Checklist is a wise idea. Circumstances change and the contents of your bug out bag...

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Mar 9, 2010, Closet Storage

Closet storage can become vital to a prepper who lives in a small apartment or tiny house. With some creative...

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Mar 8, 2010, Survival Shelters

Survival shelters come in all shapes and sizes and can be located anywhere. If your survival shelter is located

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Mar 8, 2010, Survival Gear

The types of survival gear and supplies you might need in a survival situation could vary greatly depending on your situation and location.

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Mar 8, 2010, Survival Medicine

Survival medicine for survival preparedness is about planning how to handle medical or health emergencies...

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