6 Survival Skills to Practice Regularly
Written by Jay Jones from Blueridge Survival Knowing something is one thing, practicing and being familiar with it is another. In a stressful situation, you don’t want to have to
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Category: Emergency Preparedness
Learning to Make Soap at Home
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Last week I told you about my food dehydrator adventure. This week I got to experiment with making soap at home. My son
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A Look at Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons
Written by Scott Huntington Protecting yourself is a priority. However, it can be frightening to think of the impact you could have on someone’s life if you use a lethal
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I Tried Using a Food Dehydrator for the First Time – Here’s What Happened
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com My daughter gave me an early Mother’s Day gift – you guessed it – a food dehydrator. Since I had wanted one for
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Tips for Storing Supplies in an Apartment
Editor’s note: I invited readers to share their favorite storage tips for emergency supplies in an apartment. We got some great responses. Use every available space Always be on the
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How to Stay Safe in Church and Other Places of Worship
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com It is a sad state of affairs that we now have to discuss ideas about staying safe in places of worship. But with
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Using Survival Gear Everyday
Written by James Walton The every day carry (EDC) craze blew in and created a stir in the way many people look at preparedness. Suddenly it was more acceptable to carry
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10 Ways to Practice Prepping Skills if you Live in the City
by Morgan All too often I hear people tell me that they can’t practice skills because they live in an apartment or in the city. No matter where you
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What would You Do if Ebola Were to Spread in Your City?
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is still very much in the news. Most news articles keep stressing that it is unlikely to reach the U.S. and downplay any threats. On the other hand, the CDC has released guidelines for hospitals should an infected person were to present himself. New projections estimate that 500,000 may be infected by the end of January. (Note: Since the article was written, the estimates have now been revised to 1.4 million)
Consider for a moment what could happen when a person who appears to have flu-like symptoms but has Ebola were to go the emergency room.
Money Mondays: Save Money on Gardening Supplies
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Gardening is a great skill to learn but it can get expensive if you don’t watch your spending. I’ve talked to people who
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