So the weather has not been cooperating lately. It has been -30 and with windchill -40 for the better part of two weeks. Going outside can be an option but I am avoiding the long hikes ect as small mistakes can turn you in to a meat popsicle in no time. This has got me to doing a few things...

I'm writing a third book, getting ready for the first launch (it's in edit phase now). My agent wants a third when I'm ready for a new idea. He's helping me, so I'm writing it. (Part of the marketing plan, best thing to help sell your book is another book.) I'm hoping you can help me with...

So ive recently been looking at possibly growing some hops to sell. I have about 3 acres i could set aside for it and i know a little bit about growing it but i was just wondering if anyone has any advice or ideas or insight on it being profitable. Thanks for any help and advice.

I have a line on a used Briggs and Stratton 35 hp vanguard engine, its air cooled with horizontal crankshaft. I would like any ideas of how to use it? Thanks

I've been recently thinking about Faraday cages and what sizes people get for certain electronics but I was thinking is there a size to where the cage starts to attract and carry a charge during an emp/solar event rather than dissipate or let the wave bend around? For those thinking that size...

im wanting to know what to look for at our upcoming gun show. im looking for a revolver in .38 with a hammer. also one with a 4" barrel (or just not a snub nose) i got 400$ to buy the gun, dident know if yall had any ideas? ive read up on how to tell if a revolver is worn out. but not to...

Here's a good read & some real good advice. It's known as 'The Grey Man' concept ... http://unnamedprepper.blogspot.com/2012/02/grey-man-concept-invisibility-and-how.html

Anyone interested in posting our collective lessons learned from observing the events in Japan? It'd be great to pool observations together and pick out ideas for what can happen. It may be redundant as some things have been thought out already, but hey redundancy is a good thing in preparing...

Hey all, I'm pretty new to this form but im working on a school project for Landscape architecture designing an organic farm so i hope this is an appropriate place for this thread. I have been trying to brainstorm ideas for amenities or things on the farm to increase productivity, diversity...

I've posted here a few times before, but its been a while. There's a story I've been wanting to write- and I have most of it at least outlined, but I'm stumbling over the premise. It's set in a five-minute-future, not post-apocalypse. There's been a series of large natural disasters that have...

Alright guys and gals, I need some ideas on what "I" would want for Christmas. I know what y'all are thinking, "What the hell is wrong with this guy? Make up your own mind!" But I promise you, I am only asking because I am out of ideas on what I want. Here's the situation: This Christmas, since...

Looking for tips and tricks on how to take care of my knives better then I already do :)

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I invite you to take a brief look at what is transpiring with healthcare. I think many people were taken in by the ambiguous hope and change message of Barack Obama and had a rosey idea of everyone living in a paradise rife with healthy jubilant freedom, protected borders, constitutional...

Apartment Dwellers/Renters need clever ways to store their preps as we are confined to limited space. I had a few ideas below (besides closets and space under the bed), and wanted to throw the concept out to the rest of the community for your thoughts. -Stack smaller cans up behind your...

I'm thinking about getting a 2nd job at nighttime to save some extra money for land. In the city I have alot of options but I want a job that close. I'm tihinking about doing fast food or a restaurant job. Just wondering what people think about restaurant work during a recession? Is this a...