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8 Days Living With a Generator In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

November 13, 2012 By Mike

8 Days Living With a Generator In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy My family and I had 8 days of living with a generator in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. I’d like to share some of my experiences. I bought one of the last generators the Home Depot had coming to Long Island on the […]

The Little Things That Made Life Easier During Sandy

November 12, 2012 By Mike

The Little Things That Made Life Easier During Sandy I’ve covered some of the Big Things that were of use during Hurricane Sandy, so now I’ll cover some of the little things that helped to get us through 8 days of no power and no heat (plus an itty-bitty Nor’Easter and the lack of gasoline). […]

Reader Questions About Hurricane Sandy

November 9, 2012 By Mike

I’ve received some questions about how we came through Hurricane Sandy here on Long Island, instead of answering them piecemeal I figured I’d consolidate them into a single post. 1) Judy asks- I am just curious how much snow you got in the night? On the night of the 7th we got about 2″ of […]

Living through Hurricane Sandy

November 7, 2012 By Mike

Sandy is a name that will be with me the rest of my life. The damage that she has done to my home area is truly amazing, and it will be years before all of it is undone. I’m going to share my initial impressions of what worked for me and my family to stay […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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