Rainwater isn’t usually used for drinking (although it can be), but it can be used for many other purposes. It may surprise you to see how many different ways you can use stored rainwater. The most obvious use for rainwater that you collect is watering your lawn and garden. It can be costly to water […]
Water is one of our greatest natural resources. However, when it rains, most of the water ends up in storm drain systems where it has to be treated to be recycled. But you can actually create systems to store and use rainwater where it will do the most good. You can also save money and […]
When a crisis hits such as a pandemic break out, it’s important that you have protective gear on hand. Once the emergency actually happens, it will be very difficult to get what you actually need – so it’s crucial that you’re prepared ahead of time. There are many different items that can help protect you, […]
Getting stuck out in the rain is the worst. Your clothes get soaked and you suddenly become freezing, even if you were not cold in the first place. In fact, it can actually be pretty dangerous! If you don’t have a raincoat yet, this is the perfect one for everyone. It is like a poncho, […]
People can only go about three days without water. Having a reliable source of water is one of the three key parts of survival – the other two being food and shelter. However, just having a good source of water isn’t enough. You also need something to store it in. Unless you’re using something like […]
If you want to survive a natural disaster, you’ll need to beat the odds that offers at least a 50/50 chance to live. Sometimes you are just at the wrong place at the wrong time when an emergency is encountered. It might be an earthquake, flood, winter storm, typhoon, and such. In recent times we’ve […]
Whether working around the house or in a bug out situation, injuries are likely to happen. It can be as little as getting a cut to as big as needing stitches. If you aren’t prepared for this situation, then you could end up getting hurt even further. The Deft Get First Aid Kit company has […]
An emergency, particularly natural calamities and life-threatening accidents can leave normal and able people helpless. But, what about folks that are bound to a wheelchair or aging and something like a hurricane Katrina start blasting your home? Emergencies are like that; it can happen without warning, cast the entire city or county in darkness, force […]
Having cold toes is not fun, especially when you spend long hours outside. You could buy some better shoes, but even the nicest shoes don’t always account for the coldness of your feet. This is especially true if you are out in the snow or somewhere on a mountain where it is cold. If you […]
No matter where you live, it can get cold in an emergency. Whether you are staying in the snow or in the desert, the last thing you want to happen is for you to freeze from hypothermia. While blankets can help you to stay warm, they can also steal your body heat. What Mylar thermal […]