Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (18) – How to store food without a fridge
Building a stockpile is step one. Ensuring that stockpile doesn’t spoil is where things often go
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (18) – Free water from the air
Every time it rains, something absurd happens: litres of free water fall on your roof… and
Small versus large gold bars
Grammes or (kilo)grammes: the choice everyone makes Anyone wanting to buy physical gold soon encounters a
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (17) – Navigating without a smartphone
Your phone is dead. The network goes down. You’re standing at a crossroads and don’t know
Your own chickens, your own eggs: how to go about it
Anyone who wants to be somewhat less dependent on the supermarket will sooner or later think
This food keeps well for a long time and tastes good
On a forum for people thinking about preparedness, an honest complaint recently appeared: a Redditor’s wife
Mylar bags: what are they and why are they useful?
There’s a fairly good chance that you already know Mylar without realising it. The shiny inside
Unrest in your holiday destination? This is what you need to do
On 22 February 2026, Mexico suddenly erupted. The Mexican army killed cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho”
Which canned tuna is the best choice?
Somewhere in almost every kitchen drawer or pantry there’s a tin of tuna. It’s the sort
Gold as a buffer: what you need to know in 2026
The gold price today, 18 February 2026, stands at around 133,800 euros per kilogramme — or
