Monthly Archives: October 2010
Review: Harbor Freight Driveway Alert
About once per year, someone manages to sneak far enough onto our property to get into our vehicles. We have learned not to keep anything of value in them and the thieves usually leave empty handed or, at the most, … Click HERE to read the entire post….
The ‘other’ Bucket List
Here’s something to consider: Create a “go-to” folder that your family can use in the event of your sudden passing. Not a will but a guideline to help your loved ones settle any of your unfinished business or gain access … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness
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Scanner Radio: a must-have Preparedness Tool
This article has been moved to Citizen’s Radio Guide http://citizensradioguide.com/scanner-radio-for-disaster-preparedness/ by
Posted in Basic Preparedness, Communications, Equipment, Security
Tagged Amateur Radio, emergency communications, home security
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Ham Radio Testing Explained, Part Five
This entire series has been moved to Citizen’s Radio Guide and can be found at the link below: http://citizensradioguide.com/category/ham-radio-testing/ by
Posted in Communications, Ham Radio Testing
Tagged Amateur Radio, do it yourself, emergency communications, training
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And Don’t Forget the Gravy!
Homemade gravy is a treat in our household that’s usually reserved for holiday meals. I’m not sure but I think my wife has even used gravy as a bribe to get some of her honeydew chores completed. Gravy can turn … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness, DIY, Food
Tagged canning, cooking over fire, do it yourself, long term food storage
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Review: Ontario SP-1 SpecPlus Marine Knife, 12 years later
It dawned on me while I was writing an upcoming review that a review on this knife is long overdue. Purchased sometime in 1997, our Ontario Spec Plus SP1-95 Marine Combat knife has been the most used knife in our … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Piteba Oil Expeller Set-up and Trial Run
We have a fairly broad selection of oilseeds available to us in our area and the better part of the last year was spent researching the uses and comparing the different types of oil extraction equipment, we decided to try … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Food, Reviews
Tagged canning, cooking over fire, do it yourself, edible wild plants, gardening, long term food storage
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