The Grid Collapse that Happened in Texas Can Happen Anywhere
Written by Bernie Carr It’s getting close to a week since the deadly winter storm impacted the state of Texas and surrounding states. The severe storm has cause at least
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Prepare Your Emergency Lighting Before the Next Power Outage
Written by Bernie Carr A family friend of ours had just recently moved to Texas when the unprecedented snowstorm and subsequent power disaster happened. Although it does get cold in
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How to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing
Written by Bernie Carr This winter has shown us unprecedented freezing weather affecting many states and millions of people. One of the after-effects of temperatures dropping below freezing is the
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Is Frangible Ammo a Good Option for Urban Gun Owners?
Written by David Lewis “Identify your target, and what is behind it.” This is Colonel Jeff Cooper’s fourth basic rule of firearm safety, and it would ideally apply to home
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How to Make Dulce de Leche
If you have condense milk in your food storage, here is a delicious way to use it: dulce de leche. It is a frugal and tasty dessert.
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Are You Aware of the New Mask Rules?
Written by Bernie Carr I’ve been reading bits and pieces of information regarding face masks in recent days. Some of the information circulating appear to be suggestions, such as double
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Everything You Need to Know about Body Armor
Written by Richard Douglas Body armor is a topic that is tricky to navigate. Even if you know a lot about guns, it can be complicated. I aim to remove
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How to Find Preppers Like You
Because of the pandemic and other recent events, a lot of people are getting interested in preparedness. That is certainly a good thing for the community. In a disaster or emergency, it is always good to have a group of people you can trust or rely on. While you can likely find like-minded people online, it is not always easy to find people within your immediate area.
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12 Unexpected Foods You Can Actually Freeze
My daughter and I were talking about ways to avoid food waste and one of the ways she started saving foods is by freezing. Surprisingly, when I started researching the subject, there was a lot of contradictory information about foods you should and should not freeze. For example, a lot of sites warn against freezing apples, but I have actually successfully frozen apple slices.
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What Should You Do If You’re Being Followed?
Written by Bernie Carr I came across a post on Facebook written by a woman who was certain she was being followed by a man while shopping at Walmart. Before
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