Welcome mamaizzy:You sound like you got your hands full but also are firmly in touch with what prepping is all about.I am glad to see you on the site ...

I did a lot of research on the subject of water purification rather than just filtering and decided on Berky. I bought a Crown Berky with 8 black Berk...

My idea of a good after the SHTF vehicle would be a pre-electronic ignition truck. I say this in the case of an EMP whereby it would render those type...

Hi farmgal:Glad to have you on board.Long, long (way too long actually) ago I grew up on a farm in the southern Ontario region and while I hated getti...

Hi LindaB:The pat on the back I gave you was well deserved and I congratulate you and your husband on reading the handwriting on the wall and then doi...

Hi LindaB:You and your husband are definitely “preppers” and you should be proud of it. Not only have you read the warning signs but you have taken di...

Hi vanislemom:I too looked at the earthships and found them to be a great alternative to the usual stick & brick houses. My wife and myself though...

Underground is an alternative but as was said it could get pretty dark and dank down there even with the solar lights brought inside. I thought about ...

I have been thinking about installing those big, giant cement blocks and stack them up to about to six feet or so making sure to leave spaces for wind...

Hello Armourries:While it may seem a good place right now but if/when the SHTF an apartment is not going to be the best place to be.That doesn't mean ...

I shake my head when I look at what the Preppers on youtube show in their videos. I see all their guns along with their faces and the faces of their w...

Welcome.Glad that you decided to poke the ole head up out of the hole and say hello.It sounds like you are taking the right steps to getting off the g...

I have to agree with the part about not being able to "choke it down" as I have always had trouble trying to enjoy it while my 2 daughters sat there e...