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4 weeks ago | askaprepper.com | Michael Major

The backyard of the average suburban home is an open space that is sitting there begging to be used for prepping. One such way you can utilize your backyards for prepping and survival is to bury barrels in them. But why would anyone want to bury a barrel in their backyard? There are several reasons why you would want to do this, and for the most part, all you need is a barrel and a shovel to get started.

2 months ago | askaprepper.com | Michael Major

In a crisis, your home is your last line of defense. And looters know it. When SHTF, desperate individuals will target properties that look vulnerable, searching for food, supplies, and anything valuable. But what if you could turn your home into a psychological minefield, confusing and deterring intruders before they even set foot inside? What if you could fool looters? Sounds good? This article reveals 20 ingenious ways to fool looters when they step onto your property.

2 months ago | askaprepper.com | Michael Major

Fire is a critical resource in a survival situation, but the problem is that when you desperately need it, the conditions are usually wet and miserable. It can be challenging to find dry wood at the best of times, but when the forest is soaked, the wood you find will often be damp. If the kindling has too much moisture, getting it to take a flame is very challenging.

Mar 5, 2025 | askaprepper.com | Michael Major

Imagine a scenario where the comforts of everyday life vanish overnight and every household scrambles for dwindling resources. In these moments, your carefully built stockpile isn’t just a collection of supplies—it’s your lifeline. Yet, as neighbors grow desperate and hunger drives behavior, revealing the full extent of your preparations can put you at serious risk. Could your stockpile kill you? YES!In this guide, we explore why operational security is as crucial as the supplies themselves.

Jan 24, 2025 | askaprepper.com | Tara Dodrill

“They should teach this in school,” is a sentence that sadly is uttered far too often by parents and grandparents who are increasingly concerned about what their children are learning in government and private schools. The COVID-19 shutdowns truly opened the eyes of millions of Americans about what was being taught in classrooms across the country…and what wasn’t.