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Extending the shelf life of root vegetables like potatoes has been practiced for centuries as a method to enjoy the harvest year-round. Traditionally, potatoes grown for storage are a variety bred specifically for winter storage, since not all varieties keep ...

Do you know how to tell if the can or jar of food in your stockpile is safe? Surprisingly, some dents are ok, but these 10 signs mean that your particular can or jar is not safe to eat.   ...

Even though your stockpile may fit the definition of a “hoard,” chances are quite high that you are NOT actually a “hoarder” in the contemporary and now commonly used sense of the word. The contemporary and common use of the ...

No. 1. Full tank of heating fuel or plenty of wood Unless you depend on solar or geothermal heat, you need to plan for a full tank of fuel and an alternate heat source. Many homes in the northeast heat ...

When funds are tight, and the budget for your stockpile needs is small, what should you do? Here are the five best ways to save money while building your stockpile supply of food on a budget. 1. Define your budget. ...

Extending the shelf life of root vegetables like carrots has been practiced for centuries as a method to have fresh vegetables available all year. Traditionally, carrots (typically a variety bred for winter storage) are kept in a root cellar or ...

What are your first steps when you hear that a storm is coming? Whether it’s a hurricane or a blizzard, do you have a supply of water available in the event that a storm knocks out the power or flooding ...

No. 1. Careless packaging and storage Careless packaging and storage will give you an inefficient and potentially unusable stockpile. You must protect your stockpile from pests, temperature extremes and humidity. The basement or cellar is an ideal spot for stockpiling ...

Many stockpiles focus exclusively on food. But it’s important to plan for the non-edible items you need to store. Use this checklist of more than 65 non-edible essential stockpile items to make sure you haven’t missed something important. We’ve split ...

Are you thinking about starting a food storage stockpile but you aren’t sure where to start? Do you want to stop stocking up on supplies – hurriedly — in advance of severe storms? Are you just beginning to store extra ...