Unchained Preppers
General Category => Security & Survival => Topic started by: Well-Prepared Witch on December 06, 2013, 06:33:24 PM
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OK, this is more of a *headdesk*, but I look at this as a good reminder. Our tarp that covers the woodpile came off sometime yesterday and of course it's been pouring wet the past two days. I was able to get a file going, but it took a lot of newspaper and some leftover corn oil I had. It was a good reminder that, in a survival situation, something as simple as dry wood can make the difference between comfort and a miserable night spent shivering!
Of course, we're lucky enough that if I had wanted I could have just turned on the heat, but we may not always have power. Heck, with the snow/ice combo headed our way Sunday it may not take an apocalypse to make us dependent on the fireplace. It's just a reminder that the simple things can make a huge difference when it counts.
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Might be time to build a solid structure to keep the wood dry.
Good reminder, thanks.
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I built a wood shed that holds 1 1/2 cords. A large closet is attached that houses the generator, gas, kerosene, engine oil, etc. A chicken wired area is between the two for kindling.
We then have 1 cord stacked under the front porch in front of the cellar entrance and another 1 1/2 cords stacked on the porch which is protected by the roof over the porch.
Next year I am going to buy a 12'x20' aluminum car port (http://www.carport.com/) that more wood can be stored under + the tractor. :tractor:
Last, take some petroleum jelly and melt in the microwave. In a Mason Jar fill up loosely with cotton balls. Pour melted petroleum jelly over the cotton balls and mix. Use two or three balls to start a fire.
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I wish I had a house like that :-(
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Complete with snow RvR? :o
Although it is weather tight, my brother and I are still building out the inside...One step at a time. ;)
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Yes, even with snow.