https://www.afinalwarning.com/515760.html (Natural News) With the arrival of spring comes an opportunity to do some new projects around your homestead. Countless things need to be done, but there is always room for new DIY projects, especially ones that are ideally done during the springtime. Here are seven prepper projects you can make this season. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com)
Build up your garden
Early spring is the perfect time to build a planter and learn – if you don’t already know – how to build your survival garden.
If you already have a garden, it’s time to start working on it again. If you topped off your garden beds with compost last fall, they should be ready for planting now and the worms will have been working on that compost all winter long.
There are many ways to save money on your homestead. You can repurpose old items and avoid unnecessary expenses. You can also try DIY projects like soap making or grow edible flowers. (h/t to [.]
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Store-bought raw meats
These dates are important because they are guidelines for after you’ve bought items and stored them away. Take note of “Best By” dates so you can rotate items in your stockpile to prevent spoilage.
Below is more information about other common terms and dates that are often stamped on food products:
Guaranteed Fresh – Refers to the date when it’s best to use up a product for maximum freshness.
Sell-By – This date is for the store. It tells them how long to display the product for sale. Used for inventory management, the sell-by date isn’t a safety date.
https://www.afinalwarning.com/507238.html (Natural News) Ensuring you have adequate water supply is an absolute must if you wish to make it through a disaster. For starters, you will not last a few days if you don’t drink enough water. Additionally, you need to get rid of dirty dishes, wash your hands and deal with human waste, among other things.
So it’s important to secure your water supply before disaster strikes. Here’s what to do to make sure that you have enough clean water to survive SHTF: (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com)
Storing water
Preppers recommend storing at least a gallon of water per person for each day of crisis. For that amount, you can simply take a container, fill it up with potable water and stash it somewhere clean and dry. Alternatively, you can buy cases of bottled water and store them inside closets or under beds.