Recent Blog Posts

Complete winter emergency preparedness: safe heating, pipe protection, power outage survival, and cold weather strategies. Survived 9 days without heat in Texas freeze plus comprehensive research on winter emergencies.

Store water safely at home in 2025: food‑grade containers vs. plastic bottles vs. barrels, sanitization methods, modern contaminants, and rotation strategies that work.

Researched every backup power option for 3 years. Solar generators vs whole-house systems vs generators. Real costs, installation, performance data.

Complete battery comparison: Lead-acid vs AGM vs Gel vs Lithium-ion vs LiFePO₄ vs Sodium-ion. Real specs on capacity, cycle life, temperature performance, charging, safety, and lifetime costs.

A practical safety playbook for home generators: placement, carbon monoxide, grounding, cords, transfer switches, fueling, and weather risks.

Sized 23 solar systems over 3 years. Step-by-step load calculation, panel sizing, battery capacity, and real examples that prevent oversizing mistakes.

Stay connected when cell networks are down: family plan, offline maps, radios, power, and message templates that cut through chaos.

The targeted backup power strategy for essential electronics: WiFi routers, devices, and equipment to stay connected during outages.

Small-space readiness strategies: stealth storage, neighbor considerations, cooking without power, and building community resilience in apartments.

The ultimate guide to building a comprehensive home emergency kit: water, food, first aid, communication gear, and family-specific supplies.

Complete fall preparedness checklist: Test heating systems, inspect pipes, stock winter supplies, check generators, and weatherize home before cold weather.

A practical guide to collecting rainwater at home: gutters, barrels, filtration, legal considerations, and turning free water into garden gold.