Perhaps you've never heard of a sillcock key. Still, it could be one of the most vital tools you could use in an emergency or survival scenario. We all have a basic expectation that water will stream out our faucets when we turn on the taps. But what happens if we ever see the day when the water does not turn on? Hopefully, you have a good supply of water stored--most folks … [Read more...] about 5 Excellent Reasons to Keep a Sillcock Key in Your Emergency Kit
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Indoor Water Storage: The Best Home Prepping Money You’ll Spend
Indoor water storage is a vital part of your home preparation planning. Of course, you know that water is essential to life. But somehow, in all the prepping guides shared here on DIY Home & Garden recently, we overlooked this topic! We've discussed everything from plants you can grow indoors during the winter to dry canning long-term food for storage. But without … [Read more...] about Indoor Water Storage: The Best Home Prepping Money You’ll Spend
Food Costs Are Rising and We Uncovered Why
Anyone who shops for weekly groceries can attest to the fact that food costs are rising--seemingly by the week! Do you feel like the same grocery basket of pantry items that cost you $100 a few short months ago now totals about $130? Well, you are not imagining it. The prices are edging up, a little bit at a time. We need a game plan to control our food costs We … [Read more...] about Food Costs Are Rising and We Uncovered Why
Stockpiling for a Rainy Day or Emergency
There has been a growing fashion in recent years for stockpiling those essential things when there might be difficult times ahead. Indeed, even in the event of perfectly serene everyday life for the foreseeable future, it’s not uncommon or unwise for people to take the opportunity to take advantage of special offers, home storage, and comparison shopping to build a … [Read more...] about Stockpiling for a Rainy Day or Emergency