Safe Room Ideas (Plus Possible Funding Sources)
A Common Sense Home protects you from the bad weather and other threats. We’ll share safe room ideas to help you out of harm’s way, whether you’re building new or updating your current home.
How to Put Up a Snow Fence (With Photos and Video)
A snow fence acts as a barrier to slow the prevailing wind, causing drifting downwind of the fence – instead of in your driveway or walkway. It reduces your need for snow removal, and means less work for you during every snowstorm. You can also use the fence to collect snow to melt where you…
Kaito KA500 Emergency Radio Review
This small versatile radio lets you listen to AM, FM, NOAA Emergency and Shortwave (HAM). It does not broadcast. The Kaito KA500L can be charged using solar, crank, or USB. The radio can also charge a cellphone or other USB device.  It includes two small lights and a flashing red light. The radio comes in Red, Black or Yellow. We recommend the KA500L over the KA500 or KA500IP.
Brightest Flashlight – AAA, AA, Tactical, Keychain and Spotlight
These are our recommended brightest, affordable, single battery AA, AAA, 18650, keychain and handheld spotlight flashlights. With the exception of the spotlight, these are great for every day carry in a pocket, purse, glove compartment, backpack, first aid kit, or any situation where you need a small, affordable, very bright LED flashlight. We’ve ranked these…
Thrunite TN12 Flashlight Review and Usage Tips
The Thrunite TN12 was a great 18650 flashlight for camping or night work. You’ll notice it in a pocket, but it’s still small enough for an EDC flashlight. When we have to search around the yard in the dark, this is the flashlight we grab.