The Perfect Fire

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By Kellene Bishop The “perfect” fire. Isn’t that something that we all want if we’re going to go to the effort of building one? To me the perfect fire entails one with minimal smoke, one that is burning efficiently enough that I hardly have any ashes left over, and of course, one that puts out [...]

Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now

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By Kellene Bishop 2.4 BILLION of these are purchased every year.  They are a critical part of our society, not likely to disappear even in the midst of the most gruesome of disasters. In fact, the more serious the disaster, the more needed these items will be. 99% of them are made in China. More [...]

Castle Defense Strategies

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By Kellene Bishop Whether it’s a random act of crime today or one which might come in a more degraded societal scene, being able to feel safe and protected IN your home is vital. The fact of the matter is, even today you have a 1 in 10 chance of being the victim of a [...]

The Battle of Mice and Men

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By Kellene Bishop If you’re experiencing a problem with mice now, just wait until there’s a time that regular sanitation services aren’t available. The mild winter, flooding, and record heat have created a perfect storm for the mouse population. If you see signs of one in your home, there’s at least 34 others…for about 3 [...]

Reader’s Question: Making the most of space and weight while in the military

As is often the case, I received an e-mail question from a reader which required more than just a simple yes or no answer. Now that I’m receiving 500+ of e-mails a day, I’m trying to be smart in managing my time better, as such I thought it best to begin a new procedure when [...]

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