SHTF SKILLS

I was watching an episode of The Home Edit (I watch webcasts and Netflix when I'm on the treadmill which is a daily habit as fitness is...

Fallen branches gave me the gift of some tree medicine & some sticky fingers! Part of being prepared for any situation is knowing what is...

How much gas is in your vehicle's gas tank right now? How low does it get before you typically refill? In cold weather climates, it is...

My furnace died. I woke up at 2am to the smell of burning. My heart pounding, I leaped out of bed to find the source of the smell,...

As I write this it is -35C/-31F outside and I am looking forward to a dinner featuring a variety of wontons/dumplings with, you guessed...

Why does a SHTF Skills blog have an article on making cheese? SHTF Skills are Life Skills: frugality, innovation, independence. Gaining...

I mean Hot Sauce, of course! Making your own condiments is one easy-to-implement skill that reduces your dependence on others. For this...

I was 12. The power went out. I was babysitting the neighbour's children - a five-year-old and an infant. I babysat frequently for this...

People often ask for ideas for stocking stuffers. Here is my list of recommended items: WATER Sawyer mini water filter...