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In prepper circles, the question of home security is one of the most discussed topics. Many home security systems require electricity to run and when the power goes out, you will be left with only a few hours of battery power to run your system. Dogs offer both pre and post SHTF security. Having a…

This Week On Movie Monday Tales From The Green Valley Episode2 In this BBC documentary series we get to follow a small group of historians and archeologists as they recreate farm life from the age of the Stuarts. They wear the clothes, eat the food and use the tools, skills and technology of the 1620’s…

I have been asked to post a casting call by Proper Television, a production company based in Toronto. They are looking to film a show in the spring where 2 survival enthusiasts are placed in environmentally challenging locations, with supplies and survival gear in tow. They will be expected to work together to find their…

Government agencies suggest that everyone should have a minimum of three days of emergency supplies in case a catastrophic event such as a hurricane occurs. However, anyone living in an area of the world with harsh winters knows that a major snowstorm can keep you homebound for longer than three days. Having only a small…

If you’re anything like me, you have had your spring chore list ready to go since sometime in March.  You know the list…those yearly chores that need to get done such as raking up winter’s debris, turning the garden soil, etc.  Add to that the other projects you may have elected to do like build…

Home canning is one of my favorite ways to preserve the garden harvest.  Since I don’t have a root cellar (yet), most everything that would go into cold storage can be home canned, however, it doesn’t end there. Every year berries are turned to jam, harder fruits are preserved for winter desserts, and vegetables and…