{"product_id":"common-sense-preparedness","title":"Common Sense Preparedness: Building Resilience for Uncertain Times by Laurie Neverman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover essential, hype-free steps to become more resilient for everyday living and common emergencies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are buying land and embarking on creating a homestead or living in an urban setting, \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Preparedness\u003c\/i\u003e will help you understand the basics of self-sufficiency. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of homesteading and preparedness, combining the best of old and new skills and modern technology. From growing your own food and medicine, to food storage and preservation, to planning for emergencies and more, you can feel confident facing common challenges such as natural disasters, rising food prices, and supply chain disruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparedness is more than survival--it's about freedom, responsibility, and resilience. It's not stockpiling for the end of the world, but instead building a life that's steady in a world that's not. Laurie Neverman of Common Sense Home shares her experiences, insight, and tips and tricks from her family's homestead so that you can create a life of abundance wherever you live. Chapters cover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardening and permaculture basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood preservation and building a deep pantry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildcrafting and foraging for food and medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting, storing, and purifying water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining a disaster-resistant home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency hygiene, first aid, and waste disposal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping a prepared state of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: FOOD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: How to Grow a Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Grow Your Own Food?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Food Garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Growing Space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting and Caring for Your Garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Pest Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Fertilizers and How to Use Them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting and Storing Your Crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Build a Lasagna Garden Bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: \u003c\/b\u003e Permaculture--Growing for the Long Term\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermaculture and Preparedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Principles of Permaculture in a Survival Context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Defining Your Permaculture Zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial Vegetables for Permaculture Homesteads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003e Home Food Preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Food Preservation Matters for Preparedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Principles of Safe Food Preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome Food Preservation Basics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMust-Have Kitchen Equipment for Food Preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Water Bath Canning Honey Spiced Peaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003e Stocking the Pantry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foundation of Preparedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganization is Critical to Effective Food Storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercially Packaged Food Items: What Stores Well and What Doesn't\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulk Food Purchasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoney-Saving Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pantry as a Foundation for Resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Starter Pantry Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003eWildcrafting and Foraging for Food and Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Wildcrafting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Forage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthics and Safety First\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing to Forage: Knowledge Before Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Three-Season Wild Foraging Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation and Preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Medicine: Healing from the Land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewardship of the Wild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: WATER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003e Sourcing Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Wells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunicipal Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainwater Harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface Water and Emergency Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Identify Your Emergency Water Sources and Access Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003e Emergency Water Storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore Water Before You Need It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Much Water Do You Need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Storage Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater and Container Treatment for Storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Best Practices, Monitoring, and Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing or Treating Stagnant Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Storage Troubleshooting Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderations for Off-Grid and Rural Homesteads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e DIY Water Storage Projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake Water Storage a Priority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: \u003c\/b\u003e Emergency Water Filtration and Purification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Clean Water Matters--In Emergencies and for Everyday Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltration vs. Purification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypes of Contaminants and How to Remove Them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayered Defense: The Three-Step Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency Water Filters and Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Cases and Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoutine Maintenance of Filters and Disinfectants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice Before You Need It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Prep an Emergency Water Filtration Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: HOME AND SHELTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: \u003c\/b\u003e The Well-Maintained Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philosophy of Preventive Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal Home Maintenance Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency-Ready Features to Monitor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper Fuel Storage and Shelf Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Build Your Own Home Maintenance Toolbox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching the Next Generation (and This One)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: \u003c\/b\u003e The Disaster-Resistant Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Your Home a Haven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow Your Risk: Threats by Region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Common Home Disasters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural Hardening for Wind and Impact Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe Rooms: Shelter in Place with Confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse Fire Preparedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildfire Defense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Intrusion and Ice Damage Prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning and Surge Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheft and Intrusion Defense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing Liability Risks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResilient Systems and Passive Backup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Build a Seventy-Two-Hour Emergency Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink Like a Risk Manager\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: HYGIENE AND WASTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: \u003c\/b\u003e Emergency Hygiene and First Aid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Hygiene Matters During a Crisis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency Butt Wipe: What to Use When Toilet Paper Runs Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing Up Without Running Water: How to Stay Clean from Hands to Hair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenstrual Care in Emergencies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency Socks and Underwear: Staying Comfortable and Clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning Clothes without a Washing Machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Situations: Kids, Elders, and the Sick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Build Your Own Emergency Hygiene Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Aid and Hygiene: Two Sides of the Same Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Build a Basic First Aid Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, Calm, and Capable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: \u003c\/b\u003e Managing Waste and Remains Safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Waste Disposal Matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypes of Waste on the Homestead (and Beyond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Waste Disposal Methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Solutions in Emergencies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanitation Best Practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Make a Bucket Toilet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal Waste Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHousehold and Food Waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazardous and Medical Waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegal and Environmental Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Dead Bodies: Human and Animal Remains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan Ahead for Clean, Healthy Living\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FIVE: THE PREPARED STATE OF MIND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: \u003c\/b\u003e A Way of Living, Not Just a Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Averages Tell--and What They Don't\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituational Awareness and Personal Safety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinancial and Work Resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommitment to Health and Self-Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental and Emotional Resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a Family Culture of Preparedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strength of Community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: \u003c\/b\u003e Preparedness as a Journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Path Forward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifelong Learning and Growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLessons from History: We've Been Here Before\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving a Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Joy of the Journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Real Dream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Prepared, Living Well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResources\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Laurie Neverman has been a prominent voice in the preparedness sphere for well over a decade. She takes the fear element out of it and instead offers clear instruction and reasons why we should have a prepared household. No doom and gloom, just common-sense, approachable steps you can take, starting now. Be part of the solution: read this book, act, and be prepared.\"--Janet Garman, Timber Creek Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Laurie Neverman warmly invites you into the rich, abundant world she has created and shows you how you too can have a lifestyle that will see you through good times and hard times. It's not just about prepping for disasters. It's about forging a prepared life. It goes back to what prepping should be about: peace of mind, not fear.\"--Daisy Luther, The Organic Prepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Laurie has been sharing her down-to-earth, common-sense approach online for years, and I'm thrilled to see that same practical, real-life wisdom gathered into a book. Laurie doesn't just teach, she lives this life everyday, and her many years of experience shine through in her writing. \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Preparedness\u003c\/i\u003e is an encouraging guide for anyone who wants to build a more resilient, capable life without fear, hype, or overwhelm.\"--Ashley Adamant, creator of Practical Self Reliance and Creative Canning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurie Neverman\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of Common Sense Home (formerly Common Sense Homesteading). She was raised on a small dairy farm in northwest Wisconsin and worked in the family catering business as her summer job through high school and college. She has a BS in math\/physics and an MS in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in renewable energy. Before coming home to raise her family, she operated the world's largest solar water heating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer gardening adventures include companion planting, wildcrafting (using weeds for food and medicine), vertical gardening, herbalism and permaculture. She hasn't found a wild edible she wouldn't try (including quackgrass wine) and grows over a hundred varieties of fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers in her garden each year. She lives with her husband and two sons on their homestead in northeast Wisconsin. 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