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Preparedness

Emergency Preps

The Common Sense Home Preparedness archives, featuring practical advice on food, water, shelter, skill building, emergency power, and more.

Cold Weather Preparedness – Water – Food – Freeze Drying – Food Storage and Prep – Emergency Cooking – Power and Light – First Aid and Hygiene – Storm Preparedness – General Preparedness – Everyday Emergencies – Bugging Out/ Evacuation – Radiation – Cold and Flu Remedies – Wildcrafting and Herbs

Preparedness Storage - ideas for where to stash your preparedness storage (and general food storage), and tips for keeping it usable.

Preparedness Storage – Finding Room and Keeping it Safe and Sound

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Surviveware Large First Aid Kit

Surviveware Large First Aid Kit Review – Pros and Cons

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Best Battery Chargers, Power Packs, Solar Chargers & Emergency Radios with Chargers, Rechargeable Batteries, Non-rechargeable Batteries & Battery Storage

Best Rechargeable Battery and Best Battery Charger

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Thorfire LED Camping Lantern

Thorfire LED Camping Lantern Review – Camp & Emergency Light

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Prepping Food Storage – Top 10 Foods to Stockpile

Prepping Food Storage – Top 10 Foods to Stockpile

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Lumintop EDC01 flashlight

Lumintop EDC01 Review – Perfect for Every Day Carry

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Cree Q5 LED Flashlight

Cree Q5 LED Flashlight Review – Pros, Cons and Reader Feedback

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BAOFENG BF-F8HP

BAOFENG BF F8HP – Review and Recommended Accessories

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DIY Portable Toilet (Emergency Use Bucket Toilet)

DIY Portable Toilet (Emergency Use Bucket Toilet)

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The Lost Ways Book

The Lost Ways Book – Does it Live Up to the Hype?

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Emergency Radios (Handheld Radios)

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The Best Cheap Flashlight (Under $4 each and Crazy Bright)

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Storage and Shelf Life of Over-the-Counter Medication

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Build your own emergency medical kit that's customized to your needs. Check lists by category, including 12 Must Have Items for your Medical Trauma Kit.

Emergency Medical Kit List – Build Your Own Custom First Aid Kit

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Rainwater Collection Guide – Common Questions Answered

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Best First Aid Kits for Home, Car, Office and Travel

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Burlap - the best emergency fabric water filter

3 Emergency Water Filtration Options to Get the Funky Chunks Out

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bug out back (BOB) backpack

Bug Out Bag (BOB) or “Get Home Bag” DIY Checklist

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rain barrels

Rain Barrels – DIY, Cheap, Decorative Options (+ Care Tips)

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Emergency Water Storage and Filtration

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Roadside Emergency Kit Recommendations and Checklist

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E Coli – What is it, and Why so many recalls?

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Bt Corn – What it is, and Why Should You Care About it

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manual clothes washers

Portable Clothes Washer Review and Comparison – What Works

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Prevent Frozen Pipes – Extreme Cold Weather, Construction Tips

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Protect Yourself from Salmonella and E Coli Naturally

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Car Won’t Start in the Cold? Check Out these Troubleshooting Tips

Car Won’t Start in the Cold? Check Out these Troubleshooting Tips

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After the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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During the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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Before the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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flooded street and homes

20 Things I Wish I Had Before the Flood from a “1000 Year Storm” Survivor

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Best Camping Shower Bags Comparison, Plus Outdoor Shower Tips

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3 options for thawing frozen pipes safely, plus tips for frozen drain pipes, emergency repairs and avoiding frozen pipes. #homerepair #frozenpipes #winterpreps

Thawing Frozen Pipes – 3 Ways to Safely Thaw Out Frozen Pipes

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These instructions will help you make your own burn barrel for a country property or for emergency trash disposal. There are also a couple of commercial burn barrel options you can buy at the end of the post. If you burn correctly, smoke and odor should be minimal. 

How to Make a Burn Barrel – Burn Safe with Less Smoke

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Cat Scratch Fever – Treatment and Prevention

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This post explains what the plague is, global plague "hotspots", how you can get it, the three types of plague and symptoms of each type. We also discuss how to reduce your chances of getting the plague, protecting your pets and historical plague remedies.

What is The Plague, How Could I Get It and How Dangerous is It?

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The best ways to keep your house warm in winter combine preventing heat loss and generating heat. Building smart will save money for the life of the home.

Best Ways to Keep Your House Warm – New Construction and Remodeling Tips

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Margarine myths or facts? Find out the truth about margarine killing turkeys, being one molecule away from plastic, having added colors and more.

Margarine Myths – Turkeys, Plastic, & More

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Solar Emergency Gear – Lights, Power, Radios, and Ovens

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Commercial breads may be loaded with questionable ingredients to make them cheap and durable, but that doesn't mean you should give up bread completely.

Is Commercial Bread Making You Sick?

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25 Point Hurricane Prep Checklist - What you need to prepare before a hurricane hits, including food, water, documents, pet care and other essential items.

Printable Hurricane Prep Checklist

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LuminAID solar powered lights are lightweight, durable, waterproof, inflatable lights. They hold a charge for 2 years, making them perfect for emergencies.

LuminAID Solar Powered Lights Review

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