There are many reasons that you would need to know how to turn off water to your house: broken pipes, frozen pipes, and outside water contamination are just a few. For today's Sunday Skill you will need to find where the water comes into your house. If you have a house with a basement, it is probably there. Mine happens to be housed in the basement next to the sump pump. If you … [Read more...] about How To Turn Off Water To Your House: Todays Sunday Skill
Favorite Garden Seed Sources
If you are anything like me, you've already spent time dreaming about garden seeds for 2018's bountiful harvest. Yes, my favorite garden seed sources just might have a few drool stains amongst their already well worn pages. I'd love to show your my favorite places to find garden seeds. What Type of Seeds Should You Buy You want to make sure you purchase from companies … [Read more...] about Favorite Garden Seed Sources
Prepping on a Budget: Saving on Gas
Today's Prepping on a Budget Through Frugal Living post is kind of short and sweet. But sometimes the best things come with the fewest words, right? If you have a Smith's or Kroger's nearby you'll want to pay attention. It wasn't until lately that I discovered Smith's gave DOUBLE gas points for gift cards. Alas, I don't always need gift cards. In … [Read more...] about Prepping on a Budget: Saving on Gas
Emergency Radio Review: Ambient Weather WR-111A
An emergency radio is an essential part of every households disaster and emergency preparedness supplies. I decided to do a video review of my new favorite emergency radio after purchasing the Ambient Weather WR-111A from Amazon. I hope it helps some of you looking for a new model or gets you thinking about buying your first! For roughly $40 this one can't be beat in my … [Read more...] about Emergency Radio Review: Ambient Weather WR-111A
Are You Preparing For December 21?
The much discussed Mayan end of the world prediction date of 12/21/12 is just a few days. Are you preparing for December 21 any differently than you normally prep? Have you felt an urgency to step up your prepping regime in anticipation for Friday? Or are you just starting to think that perhaps prepper's aren't so crazy and you better get stocked up in the next 4 days? Even … [Read more...] about Are You Preparing For December 21?