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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 ...

  With many Americans and homesteaders living from paycheck to paycheck, it’s often hard to find the extra money necessary for stockpiling. One great help is the local dollar store. While not everything in the dollar store is actually cheaper ...

Have you ever wondered how long store-bought canned good will last in your stockpile? Professional food processors and manufacturers have both the equipment and knowledge to properly preserve food — plus the tests and inspections from the federal government. However, ...

Most of us have at least one package of flour on our pantry shelf. If you have a stockpile or are considering starting one, you may be wondering: How long does flour stay fresh? Flour is the powder created by ...

Ask any non-prepper on the street what’s needed for survival, and you’ll probably get the answer, “food, clothing and shelter.” I’m not sure where that idea started, but I’ve heard it all my life. The sad thing is that way ...

  A good stockpile of food will go a long way toward helping you survive the aftermath of any disaster or life crisis, especially when grocery stores are emptied. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that there ...

  Having an ample supply of food during an emergency is essential. But what do you do if all of your “regular” storage places are fully stocked and you’re running out of room? This is where creativity comes in handy. ...

Wintertime is a wonderful season — full of holidays, resolutions and relaxation. However, it is also the time of the year when our immune systems are the most vulnerable. Of course, it is best to prevent illnesses, but it’s just ...