The Best Magnetic Driveway Alarm With No False Alarms
Review of the FM231 magnetic driveway alarm, why I chose it, and my experience and installation tips with several years of use.
Mind-blowing Exponential Growth and Pandemic Parallels
A stunning example visualizing exponential growth. Starting with a drop of water, doubling each minute, how long until it fills an entire stadium?
Emergency Freeze Dried Food | Tips Before You Purchase
Freeze dried food is expensive. But there are good reasons for that. So before you purchase a big quantity, consider my tips of what to look for…
Drinking Swimming Pool Water in an Emergency | Safe To Drink?
Drinking the water from a swimming pool during an emergency can be safe, if treated properly. But read these cautions and recommendations…
How To Tell How Full (or Empty) Your Propane Tank Really Is
Here’s how much a safely full 20-pound propane tank weighs (and why), and the weight of an empty one. Also, easy hanging scale / gauges.
Why Do Batteries Corrode And Leak
The White Fluff of Battery Corrosion. What is that stuff?! Here’s why they leak and how-to fix it. And batteries that won’t corrode!
Home Canning Tips | Lessons Learned
Don’t be afraid of home canning! It’s really not difficult. Follow well known recipes from BALL and other sources is perfectly safe. Here are some tips…
Alternate Routes During Evacuation or Bug out
Knowing alternate routes that are NOT mainstream roads will help assure a successful evacuation. Here are some tips to get you there…
When The Grid Goes Down – It’s Going To Be ALL LOCAL
Think about it. When the power goes out, your bubble will shrink to being just, all local. You and your neighbors in your neighborhood. That’s it…
Firearm Safety For Guns Kept For Home Security
With firearms for home security comes great responsibility for gun safety and secure storage, especially with children at home. Here are a few thoughts…