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Why You Need to Grow Your Own Herbs

July 30, 2015 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, gardening in small spaces, gardening in the city, Growing food in small spaces

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve had a few hits and misses with the apartment balcony garden, but each year, I try to grow at least a few

The Prepper’s Water Survival Guide: Interview with Author Daisy Luther and Giveaway

July 24, 2015 aptprepper Book Review, Emergency Preparedness, Water purification, Water storage

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we are looking at The Prepper’s Water Survival Guide by Daisy Luther. For those of you who are unfamiliar with her work,

25 Must Have Survival Foods: Put Them In Your Pantry Now

July 21, 2015 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage

By Tess Pennington This article first appeared in ReadyNutrition.com One of my favorite phrases that I tell new preppers is that “your preps are your lifeline.” We must put

How to Deal with Downsizing

July 14, 2015 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Financial Preparedness, Money

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Being prepared is not just for natural emergencies or disasters. A job lay-off, while not usually considered an earth shaking event by most

Prepper Uses for Silica Gel Packets

July 8, 2015 aptprepper Dessicants, Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com What is silica gel? Silica (silicon dioxide) gel is what you find in those little packets when you buy leather goods, electronics, vitamins

Open Carry

July 6, 2015 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Firearms for Survival

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Last month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 910, also known as the “open carry bill.” The bill will allow licensed Texans

Meal Replacement Shakes for Food Storage

June 22, 2015 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I was at our local grocery store’s health food section as my teen son was looking for protein powder. We found a large

10 Skills That Urban Preppers Should Learn

June 19, 2015 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

By Tess Pennington This article originally appeared in Ready Nutrition Skills are a major part of prepping. Although it is important to have supplies in place; the belief is that

Why You Need Gloves for Your Emergency Kit

June 17, 2015 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness

I never thought much about gloves until I started preparing. At the most I had a pair of rubber gloves for washing dishes. Now I have several types. Disposable gloves

How to Create a Safe Room in Your House or Apartment

June 12, 2015 aptprepper Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safe room, Safety

By Daisy Luther This article originally appeared in The Organic Prepper The homes of many rich, famous people have a secret hidden within them. Somewhere, in the depths of the