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15 Tips to Keep you Comfortable During a Power Outage

Yes, winter is coming.  And with winter comes the wind, the snow, the ice and the extreme cold.  And, more likely than not, winter will also bring the occasional power outage. Have you asked yourself what you would do if the power went out for a day or two or for even a week?  What …

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10 Unbelievable Ordinary Things That Could Be Potential Lifesavers

10. Sanitary Pads | Bleeding Wounds Treating The sanitary pad’s origin lies in nineteenth-century battlefield hospitals to treat bullet wounds. Only after World War I did they take on their now-traditional use of female hygiene. In case of emergency, when medical attention may not be available, bleeding wounds treating will be a necessity. The pads could …

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32 Survival Skills Your Child Should Know and Be Able to Do ASAP!

32 Survival Skills Your Child Should Know Knowledge is something that takes time to develop, so we need to start teaching the next generation now.  In case God forbid, our children are left to fend for themselves or we are injured or even just to make your family more apt to survive, every child must …

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Step by step description and pictures to build your own Root Cellar

  We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in.  For those unfamiliar with the term, a root cellar is an underground room that acts like a natural refrigerator, maintaining temperatures in the mid 30’s F in the winter and mid 50’s in the summer. Step one:  Dig a …

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Portable Fishing Gear

  Imagine being able to fish on a backpacking trip without having to tote an ungainly fishing pole and tackle box. Imagine having a setup so compact that you barely notice it in your backpack. Not only is this fantasy rig a real possibility, but you can make it yourself. Here’s how. Supplies You’ll Need: …

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Survival Tips and Hacks

Some quick and easy hacks that could have a huge payoff in a survival situation. Information is power, especially when it comes in graphic form.     by: Survivalkit

Waterproof Fire Starters

Make Your Own Waterproof Fire Starters Here are some really cool small waterproof fire starters we’ve made. These little guys are great survival additions to any kit you have. They can really come in handy if you are stuck in a pickle! All you need is some soda straws, pliers, scissors, cotton balls and a …

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Where To Download Great DIY Woodworking Plans

    Woodworking Plans To Download – Where To Find Them To learn how you can download over 16,000 woodworking plans, click here Would you like to start learning the woodworking craft? It’s not exactly easy, at least not if you want to become good at what you’re doing, but it’s fun and it’s worth …

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8 Uses For Vodka For Medical Purposes

Caveat: There have been no studies that I know of on vodka as a medical supply. While rubbing alcohol is a known disinfectant, it has a higher alcohol content than vodka, so We  can’t be absolutely certain this liquor—or any liquor—will work in the same way. These ideas are for if you don’t have a better, …

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