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16 Types of Natural Disaster: Know your enemy

Hurricane from space station

Get ready to learn about the 16 types of natural disasters so you can prepare food, water, gear, and a comprehensive plan for dealing with them when they strike. Certainly, some disasters occur anywhere, but some are area specific. For example, you don’t often see a hurricane in the middle of Iowa. The biggest disaster … Read more

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Cast Iron Pie Iron: Starter Guide

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More than a method to toast sandwiches over hot coals, a cast iron pie iron has transcended from utilitarian to esteemed. Outdoor cooks around the globe use them to create cooking traditions and to connect with the spirit of outdoor cookery so try cooking with pie irons if you’re looking to add a little spice … Read more

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How to stay warm in a home with no power

Winter Road

This year, our family had a winter power outage, and we were unprepared to go without heat; I wondered how to stay warm in a home with no power as our central heat is electric. I want to share what I learned about dealing with no heat during a power outage to help prepare you. … Read more