The Small UAV/Drone Revolution
The last few years have become the proving grounds for all forms of consumer technology. Home automation and mobile tech …
Sustainable and Resilient Cooking
If you have ever lost power in your home and had only an electric stove or microwave, you certainly understand …
Kris de Decker and Heating People, Not Places
Kris de Decker is a freelance journalist, founder of Low Tech Magazine and No Tech Magazine, who has donned a …
DIY Home Security
Any resilient community is going to need some form of security. Unfortunately, we cannot trust the best interests of everyone …
Dogs as a Resilience Asset
Through the annals of time, domesticated dogs have provided myriad benefits for human companions, including the vital job of protecting …
Fernando “FerFAL” Aguirre and Lessons from the 2001 Collapse of Argentina
What’s it like to live through a collapse? It’s hard to imagine something you’ve never experienced, so when someone who …
Water Contamination and The Gravity Fed Water Filter
In the United States, we often take for granted the abundance of available freshwater supplies. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or …
Bartering – When Fiat Money Is Not Enough
In 1913, the United States dollar started down a long, steady road of decline. This was the year when America …
Cody Wilson and the Ghost Gunner
Back in 2013 you may remember hearing stories about 3D-printed guns. The technology has continued to progress, largely spearheaded by …
Water Conservation in Good Times and Bad
All life needs water to live, but sometimes rain doesn’t come. Droughts have happened periodically all over the world, but …
Bushcraft 101
Let’s talk about bushcraft. We don’t mean fancy topiary. Bushcraft is simply another name for wilderness survival skills, but thanks …
Elon Musk – The Powerwall | Tesla Home Battery
In this month’s People article, we’re looking at Elon Musk and his new Powerwall and Powerpack battery systems. If they …