by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 25, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Sometimes a power outage occurs when you least expect it. Like on a perfectly sunny day or a calm evening. Often these types of blackouts are caused by an automobile accident, an animal or an equipment failure. Other times an outage is no surprise at all. Such as when...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 15, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Summer is hot. The bugs can be pretty annoying. And it can get rather crowded at some camping grounds. But you know what? There’s never a bad time to go camping! One of the most important items you can take with you on your next camping trip – regardless of the...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 11, 2022 | 4 Patriots
There are two good times to forage for food. One is now, in order to collect food items you could use both now and during an emergency situation. The other is when you actually need those items due to a crisis. Regardless of when you do it, you’ll need to know how....
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 5, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Many of us have traveled less in the past 2½ years than we had at any previous time in our adult lives. The pandemic has not exactly been what I’d call travel-friendly. For some of us, we’re just now getting back into the routine. Others will be traveling again this...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jun 28, 2022 | 4 Patriots
If I had a nickel for every survival tip I’ve ever heard or have communicated to others, I’d be a wealthy man. But I don’t, and I’m not. You may have heard some of these tips yourself. Either from us or from other sources. So rather than...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jun 17, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Many of us have trees on our property. Isn’t it beautiful when the buds start appearing in the spring? It’s also lovely when green leaves fill these trees during the summer. And gorgeous when those leaves turn different shades of yellow, red and brown in...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jun 13, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Violent storms have knocked out electricity for many Americans this spring. Summer is almost here, but all that means is more extreme weather is headed our way. Depending on where you live, that could mean hurricanes or tornadoes. Or perhaps heavy thunderstorms. All...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jun 7, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Have you ever seen a photo of a family sitting comfortably in their underground bunker with big smiles on their faces? Those types of images would show up in TV ads back in the Sixties from time to time. The family’s living space might be a tad cramped. But it looks...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jun 3, 2022 | 4 Patriots
If you’ve been gardening for years, you may find today’s communication rather rudimentary. On the other hand, perhaps you’ll be reminded of a few things you’ve forgotten. But if you’ve been thinking about planting a backyard garden for a while and just haven’t gotten...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jun 1, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Please close your eyes for a moment. Picture the produce section of your grocery store. It’s probably bright, shiny, cheery and colorful. The folks who set it up every morning make it as attractive as possible. They know the better it appears visually, the more...
