Self-Reliance - Apartment Prepper

Interested in Living Off-Grid? This Book will Tell You How

January 26, 2017 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading, Living off grid, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

Living in an apartment in a big city, I wondered what it would be like to make a complete change and live off grid in a nice piece

Make Hibiscus Tea from Dried Flowers

January 19, 2017 aptprepper DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I never knew flowers were edible until my mother in law told me about edible zucchini flowers and hibiscus flower tea. At

Prepare to Help Your Community in an Emergency

January 5, 2017 aptprepper Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Survival Skills

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There have been several large disasters in recent memory – Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, the 2016 Louisiana floods, tornadoes, ice storms, where hundreds

DIY Hand and Foot Warmer

December 26, 2016 aptprepper DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Although winter 2017 officially started on Dec. 21st, thousands of people have been experiencing the bitter cold for several weeks. I thought I’d

Growing Vegetables in the Balcony

June 3, 2016 aptprepper Apartment Living, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, gardening in small spaces, Self-Reliance

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com To become more self sufficient, a common piece of advice is to grow your own vegetables. Ideally, you would have a nice sized

Make Your Own Deodorizing Spray

March 25, 2016 aptprepper DIY, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I had tried using deodorant substitutes before, and reported the results on the blog. I thought it would be interesting to try out

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

Grow Great Vegetables in Containers with these 4 Tips

July 19, 2014 aptprepper Balcony Garden, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

Do not let the lack of space keep you from growing some great tasting fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs at home. Regardless of whether you have a balcony at your apartment or a small backyard in the city, it is possible to reap a bountiful harvest every gardening season.

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Can You Live without a Refrigerator?

May 17, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency, Survival

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Having a refrigerator in the house is one of those conveniences that we take for granted. Most homes and apartments come with a

Hydroponics – A Small Garden with Big Benefits

March 26, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Balcony Garden, Emergency Preparedness, Hydroponics, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency

(Editor’s note: Today’s post is about a subject that interests me greatly: hydroponics, because it works well in small spaces. The post is written by Chris Wimmer, who writes at