Recently I was asked the following question by someone who wants to install a 5000-watt generator to run their home in case of a power failure: What is the best choice for fuel, propane, gasoline …
Propane-Powered Generators: Are They the Best Choice? Read More »
We all know that water is the Number One consideration when it comes to survival. Three days without the wet stuff, and you’re pushing up daisies. Besides water, have you ever thought of the availability …
Is Firewood a Part of Your Emergency Preparedness? Read More »
Having spent many years either as both a fireman and an arson investigator, I have been inside many burning buildings. Since I worked at a state level, I put on training classes for locals and had the opportunity …
If you are a prepper who lives in a smaller community, you should join your Volunteer Fire Department. This morning I was watching the news on the large wildfire that is currently burning in Southern …
9 Reasons Why Preppers Should Join their Volunteer Fire Department Read More »
I like flashlights; we have a ridiculous number of them. If there is a good buy on a flashlight I have to have it. They are kind of an obsession with me. In my collection, …
In the past, I have posted several articles on running propane-powered generators. I have converted two of mine to run on tri fuel (gasoline, propane or natural gas). The conversions were easy to accomplish and …
Propane-Powered Motors from Gasoline, an Easy Conversion. Read More »
There are several ways to connect a generator to your home, the trick is to use a safe method and don’t electrocute yourself. The first method that we will discuss is connecting individual appliances and …
I am sure by now you are all aware of the fast moving wildfires that are burning across Northern California. What you may not know is that quite a few preppers live in the areas that …
Well I am back on my soapbox again, every year about this time I write a post on wildfire protection. Because I spent many in arson investigation, I have gotten to see more than my …
Since we have been on the subject of mothballing and maintaining small engines. I decided that now was a good time to talk about fuel stabilizers. Yesterday I started a mothballed motor that had been …
