One Second After by William R. Forstchen is a really scary book. Not scary like a Stephen King book, but more like a wake up call to how fragile the world we live in is. This is the book that [...]
My pappaw used to make me bait my own hook when we went fishing. That was the rule. His pond, his poles, his fish. If I was old enough to go fishin', then I was old enough to bait my [...]
When it comes to home security, there's really no such thing as "enough." Most houses aren't built with security in mind. Builders put physical appearance and inexpensive construction at the top of their priority list. But you can do more. [...]
Knowing where and how to forage is a skill that I feel all Homesteaders need. It’s also something that varies from location to location. There is some risk to foraging, especially for novices, as many safe and nutritious plants have [...]
The bow and arrow is such an iconic weapon used on almost every continent throughout history. Whether you are talking about the archery skills of Robin Hood, Genghis Khan or the Apache Indians. All of them used bows to change [...]
When the SHTF and there is no electricity or fuel, hand tools -- and the knowledge of how to use them -- Axe Type Overview Type Bit Weight Haft Length Hatchet 1 ½ pounds 12 - 14 inches Limbing 2 [...]