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Should You Answer the Door When a Stranger Knocks?

December 4, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com During the summertime or holidays you may notice an increase in people coming up to your door: leaving flyers, selling something or just

Review of Beyond Basics with Natural Yeast

December 2, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Emergency Preparedness, Survival Cookery

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I received a review copy of Beyond Basics with Natural Yeast by Melissa Richardson. For anyone who does not know about “natural yeast”

Cheap Food Storage Items this Thankgiving Week

November 25, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Saving money

When I went grocery shopping today I noticed a lot of sales for items that can be used for food storage. I always encourage anyone starting their food storage plan to set aside a small amount, say $5.00 and pick up a few things every week. You can easily supplement your emergency food supplies by picking up a few extra cans or boxes.

Book Review The Guardians: The New Homefront Volume 2

November 21, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Emergency Preparedness, Prepper fiction, Reviews, Survival Fiction

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I previously reviewed The Last Layover: The New Homefront Volume 1 by Steven C. Bird as part of Survivor Jane’s preparedness books blog

20 Tips on Staying Safe During the Holiday Season

November 19, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the Christmas season will soon be in full swing. Theft and other crimes seem to

Review of Mr. Beams Ultrabright Weatherproof LED Lantern

November 14, 2014 aptprepper Gear Review, Product Review, Reviews

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I had the opportunity to test out Mr. Beams Ultrabright Weatherproof LED Lantern. The box came with instructions but it is easy enough

How to Keep Your Apartment Warm

November 12, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Heating Tips

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com This week, a cold front, AKA polar vortex is coming to town. Indeed, it was much colder getting out of work this afternoon

Substitutes for Toilet Paper

November 4, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, hygiene in a disaster, Survival, Survival Gear

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I recently posted about being off-grid for 48 hours, and using a lot of baby wipes due to the lack of water during

Book Review: The Last Layover by Steven C. Bird

October 31, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Prepper fiction, Survival Fiction

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I had the pleasure of reading The Last Layover: The New Homefront Volume 1 by Steven C. Bird as part of Survivor Jane’s

Off-Grid for 48 Hours

October 29, 2014 aptprepper Backpacking, Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Right before school started we decided to try being off grid and unplugged from all electrical devices for 48 hours. Being connected all