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How to sew and repair a leather glove

Watermelon Samurai - March 27, 2023
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Old hand saw restoration guide

Noah Prepares - March 27, 2023
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Hands-on experience with a Scout Rifle?

xyz - March 26, 2023
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Safety Check-In

Thumper - March 26, 2023
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What are some egg preservation methods?

michael swain - March 24, 2023
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What are the best solar panel/generator brands?

Kristin Vogel - March 21, 2023
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DIY air filter protects an entire room from COVID-19

Eric - March 19, 2023
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News for week of 2023-03-13

Carlotta SusannaStaff - March 17, 2023
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What to do with a jug full of coins?

Seth Johnston - March 14, 2023
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Is it possible to fill 25 gallon propane from 250 gallon AmeriGas tank?

wildfireexpert - March 13, 2023
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Nat gas “sniffers” for friends who can’t smell anymore due to Covid

pnwsarahContributor - March 11, 2023
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News for week of 2023-02-27

Carlotta SusannaStaff - March 5, 2023
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Has anyone read the book “Easy Cellar” by Tom Griffith?

Eileen Young - March 3, 2023
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News for week of 2023-02-20

Carlotta SusannaStaff - March 3, 2023
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12V RV interior lights as emergency lights

Barb LeeContributor - February 25, 2023
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News for week of 2023-01-23 (all current event convos go here).

Carlotta SusannaStaff - February 25, 2023
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How to donate to The Prepared? and Happy New Year!!!

Sharon - February 25, 2023
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Community Challenge: Bags for the Unprepared / Mercy Bags

Matt Black - February 24, 2023
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News for week of 2023-01-30 (all current event convos go here).

Carlotta SusannaStaff - February 22, 2023
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What are your tips for hiding food/valuables?

Holly Bradley - February 21, 2023
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Looking to establish MAGS in Woodstock, Georgia

michael swain - February 21, 2023
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No Grid Survival Projects book, has anyone tried it?

CR - February 21, 2023
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News for week of 2023-02-06

Carlotta SusannaStaff - February 18, 2023
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News for week of 2023-02-13

Carlotta SusannaStaff - February 16, 2023
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Don’t forget the smaller everyday safety items, even when you prep for the big ones

Steve Martin - February 15, 2023
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How to make stock and render fat

Barb LeeContributor - February 10, 2023
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Clip & Carry Gerber MP600 sheath review

Thumper - February 10, 2023
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Prepping in New England

Gall - February 8, 2023
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Harvest Right Food Dryer review & notes

Sharon - February 7, 2023
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California megafloods! New research, articles, prepping challenges, etc.

pnwsarahContributor - February 5, 2023
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Low cost long term storage foods from Latter Day Saints/Mormon food storage centers

wildfireexpert - February 5, 2023
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News for week of 2023-01-16 (all current event convos go here).

Carlotta SusannaStaff - February 4, 2023
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Grid down – How to recognize it early?

Lindsey - February 3, 2023
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3 Billion less birds in North America since 1970!

RedneckContributor - February 2, 2023
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Livestock for prepping

Barb LeeContributor - February 2, 2023
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Answered here: 4 important questions about mylar bags and food storage

Wallaby Goods - February 1, 2023
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Long term storage ideas for chocolate/cocoa/Tang or Vitamin C?

wildfireexpert - February 1, 2023
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Which are the best all-around boots: combat, work, or hiking boots?

Conrad B - January 29, 2023
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Transparent authority

Shaun - January 29, 2023
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Outer coats for the seasons, watcha wearing?

Bill Masen - January 28, 2023
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Anticipatory grief

Seasons4 - January 27, 2023
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Iodinated Providone for water treatment

Black Club - January 23, 2023
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First aid expiration dates?

Amy S. - January 19, 2023
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Sump Pump Kit: Keeping your basement dry (and your neighbour’s too)

brownfox-ffContributor - January 17, 2023
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News for week of 2023-01-09 (all current event convos go here)

Carlotta SusannaStaff - January 16, 2023
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