The Practical Hillbilly

​Welcome to The Practical Hillbilly. I’m a Paramedic and a country boy in SWVA sharing the raw reality of mountain living—from canning and gardening on a tight budget to emergency prep and analog comms. After a sudden family illness changed our lives, we’re relearning how to stay "Ridge-Ready" on a single income. No fluff, no "tactical" nonsense, just the resourceful skills you need to keep your home running through hard times and disasters.