SELF-RELIANCE

Dirty hands and a resilient home.
True independence is built through the practical application of skills. This section documents our journey in homesteading and digital fabrication—from building cinder-block keyhole gardens to “from-the-bench” woodworking projects that foster a more autonomous lifestyle.

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Survival Watch Life Hacks: Turning That Overpriced Wrist Jewelry Into a Tactical Advantage
Survival Watch Life Hacks: Turning That Overpriced Wrist Jewelry Into a Tactical Advantage Listen, I’ve been an outdoorsman, camper,…
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Trail Running for Preppers: Build Real Endurance in 2026
Trail Running for Preppers: Build Real Endurance in 2026 Let’s have a come-to-Jesus moment, shall we? I’ve spent over…
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Building a Warrior Mindset: Gideon, the Winepress, and the Reluctant Call to Lead
Building a Warrior Mindset: Gideon, the Winepress, and the Reluctant Call to Lead Now, friends, pull up a chair…
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Stand Your Watch: What Scripture Teaches Men About Readiness
Stand Your Watch: What Scripture Teaches Men About Readiness Most men today live like renters in their own lives….
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Why Physical Fitness Is Part of Being Prepared (Not Optional)
Why Physical Fitness Is Part of Being Prepared (Not Optional) I’ve spent over twenty years in the woods. I’ve…
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Why the Bible Supports Being Prepared (Not Paranoid) in 2026: A Survivalist’s Take
Why the Bible Supports Being Prepared (Not Paranoid) in 2026: A Survivalist’s Take It usually starts the same way….
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How to Purify Water in the Wild (Without Fancy Gear)
How to Purify Water in the Wild (Without Fancy Gear) You’re out on a trail. The sun’s dropping faster…
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How To Master Situational Awareness Without Becoming a Paranoid Weirdo
How to Master Situational Awareness Without Becoming a Paranoid Weirdo The Scene You Usually Miss Picture this: It is…
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How to Create a Fail-Safe “Get Home” Plan for Your Family
How to Create a Fail-Safe “Get Home Plan” for Your Family The Scenario You Haven’t Planned For It is…
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