— FOOD
The 30-day pantry: an honest method that doesn’t feel like prepping
A 30-day pantry is the honest first step in food security. We work the spectrum from supermarket-deep to year-long — costs, failure modes, real food.
— THE ARCHIVE
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Everything we've written, most recent first.
— SECURITY
Threat assessment: an honest, five-question home walkaround
Threat assessment is the first skill in serious home security. Five honest questions, a walkaround, a priority list — before you spend a rand on gear.
— HOMESTEADING
The productive homestead: real outputs from balcony to small farm
A productive homestead is a tradeoff, not a lifestyle. Real outputs, real time-cost, real food — from balcony to small farm. Honest numbers, no romance.