Self Sufficiency - Apartment Prepper

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

Update on Homemade Vanilla

March 1, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Sufficiency

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Back in November, I started my homemade vanilla project. Now that it’s been three months, I wanted to let you know how it’s

Save Money! Make Soda at Home

February 22, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Saving money, Self-Sufficiency

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Although I like an occasional glass of Coke, I prefer a glass of sparkling water with a twist of lemon or lime. La

Reusing Zipper Plastic Bags

November 30, 2013 aptprepper DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Frugality, Repurposing, Reusing, Self-Sufficiency

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Part of becoming self sufficient is learning to make things last as long as possible, so you don’t have to keep buying

Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living

October 25, 2013 aptprepper Book Review, Reviews, Self-Sufficiency

I was excited to receive a review copy of Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living by Stacy Harris. Stacy has written several cookbooks and writes the Game & Garden blog.

An Easy Way to Cook Beans

October 19, 2013 aptprepper DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Self-Sufficiency, Survival Cookery

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we’ll take a look at a prepper’s staple: dried beans. It is an inexpensive source of protein, tasty and filling. Many people

Self-Sufficient Saturdays: How to Make Banana Muffins without an Electric Mixer

October 12, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Living, Avoiding Waste, Beginner prepping, Cooking basics, Emergency Preparedness, Frugality, Self-Sufficiency

Welcome to the latest Self-Sufficient Saturdays feature, where we try out projects that can easily be done in an apartment. Breakfast muffins are a staple at our house for busy

How to Brew Coffee without Electricity

October 5, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Living, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Frugality, Saving money, Self-Sufficiency, Survival Cookery

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com We all have our preferred morning beverage; for me, the daily cup of coffee is a must. A coffee drinker who is missing

Reader’s Review: The Mini Farming Guide to Composting

May 11, 2013 aptprepper Composting, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Sufficiency

Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, reader Dianna Anna won our giveaway of The Mini Farming Guide to Composting. She decided to write a quick review of the book and

Stun Gun Vs. Taser

April 10, 2013 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Self Defense, Stun Gun, Taser

stun gun This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com With all the talk about personal defense, it seems even tasers are being debated in one state. The article got me