What will you do when there are no more new clothes to be bought? I have never formally learnt to sew, but managed to get by through trial and error (and by watching my mom when I was younger). I am able to do simple patches for just about any piece of clothing or cloth/leather gear.
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There are many different ways for you to backup your computer. It doesn’t really matter how you do it, as long as you do it. Here’s what I do with my important documents:
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Did you know that you can make your own solar power generator? Phil “Fear” Heiple shows us how to make a solar power generator for around $300. This illustrated guide, originally written a few years back, is easy to follow. Prices for components should have gone down by now, so it might end up being cheaper to make.
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As I have written before, getting your emergency preparedness supplies in place does not need to cost a fortune. However, more money always helps
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The hurricane season is in full effect, and it’s not just affecting the US. If you need a computer that’s tough enough to survive, then consider A Hurricane Proof Computer. Daniel Foster, a Louisiana native and hurricane survivor, shares with us some practical tips for securing your computer. He also discusses options on what to do, whether you bring your PC with you, or leave it at home.
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As we have learnt from Katrina and other disasters, it takes a long time and a lot of money to rebuild. If you own a home, it’s worth your while to look for some house insurance. You do want to purchase insurance cover for fire, theft and flooding. Make sure you read the fine print in your insurance proposal or policy to find out what are the exceptions and exclusions.
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What’s in your survival kit? Your survival kit will only work if it’s with you. That’s the basis of all the different “Personal Survival Kits”. One popular variation is a survival kit that fits into a small, common container such as an Altoid tin. This approach is inspired by the British SAS survival kits. The Bennet’s Expedient Survival Tin is a great example of an Altoids survival kit, which is designed as a 72-hour kit.
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We have covered many essential skills that you could learn in order to prepare yourself better for any disasters or emergencies. Unfortunately, no man is an island, and in most cases you would probably have to depend on other people to survive. Many “sheeple” are unprepared for anything other than the normal course of things. How can you lead and influence others in a disaster situation?
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The weekend is a good time to relax from a week’s hard work. It’s also a good time to reflect on the things that you have done, and the things that you have neglected to do. What have you done for disaster preparation this week? The prep is much easier if you do it piece by piece rather than as one big project.
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As I mentioned before, emergency preparedness can cost a whole lot of money. Top of the line gear and equipment does not come cheap, and when your life is on the line, you want to have the best gear that you can depend on. So the question is, should you consider getting loans to finance your disaster preparations?
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