Homesteading takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Living a self reliant and sustainable lifestyle is difficult but hugely rewarding for those with the motivation and know-how. Homesteading may be hard, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Try out these cool projects for your homestead and survival preps for some productive fun! […]
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7 Natural Mosquito Repellent Plants
Want to make a natural mosquito repellant for your yard this summer? Stay mosquito free with these awesome homemade repellent ideas and easy-to-grow plants that make a difference! Please log in to access this content. If you are experiencing issues logging in, please register here. If you are not yet a FPA member, Join Here
Read More...43 Off the Grid Hacks
43 Off the Grid Hacks Let’s face it…we live in a world full of commodities. So many that we’ve grown very accustomed to a certain lifestyle and it’s difficult when that gets thrown out of whack – especially when you live off the grid. Homesteading brings life back to the basics a bit, but it’s […]
Read More...A Guide to Bartering
With homesteading, you acquire skills that make you self-sufficient and ready for almost any situation. You learn how to grow your own food and preserve them. But have you ever considered what might happen in case of a catastrophic event? Life as we know it may change and all your homesteading skills may be tested. […]
Read More...Storm Shelters
This spring, like every other spring has brought us tornado season, which will soon roll right into hurricane season. Luckily, most of us aren’t in danger of both storm types usually it’s one or the other. The power of these incredible storms never ceases to amaze me. They can rip a well constructed home to […]
Read More...First Aid for Your Guard Dogs and Pets
If you have pets you should know how to give them basic first aid. In fact, I think that probably the greatest survival skill you can learn is first aid skills, and I don’t mean “put a band aid on it” first aid skills. I mean, REAL first aid skills. I tell this to all my students, it […]
Read More...Chicago Police Detention | “They Disappeared Us”
Police- we sure do trust most of them and we appreciate all their sacrifices. They are there to protect us, our families and property. They patrol the area, make arrests, enforce law, etc. But what if they are the ones who defy the laws? Or maybe getting overboard? Watch this video below as what appears to […]
Read More...Shipping Container Cabin
If you’re one of the preppers who is getting sick of the life in the city and all of it’s drama, moving to the woods can be a good option for you. But of course, it has its pros and cons too. This video shows how you can have one of the basic needs […]
Read More...Home Security Cameras
Hey FPA, I’ve been doing some research on home security cameras lately and I thought that I would share it with you all. If you’ve been keeping up with our Facebook page you know that my truck got broken into in my driveway a few weeks back. A bunch of my stuff was stolen. Ever […]
Read More...Situational Awareness – The key to your survival
I think increased awareness doesn’t get the credit or focus that it should. It’s not as sexy as guns, or gear, and not nearly as easy to obtain. But, one of my mantras has always been “Pay attention, and keep yourself OUT of trouble!” In our culture we often hold up as […]
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