Category: Disaster preparedness

Handy PVC Pipe Hacks to Use Around the House

PVC pipe can be used for a lot of things, from holding tools to creating frames or irrigation systems. They also represent the perfect material that can make life around the house a little bit easier as well.  Let’s take a look at a few ingenious ideas that may be useful, and maybe they will …

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Lessons from the Past: WWII Rationing in Britain

Lessons from the Past:  WWII Rationing in Britain WWII literally choked the British Isles until the United States finally intervened in the war in Europe after the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Because the United Kingdom is an island, there are a limited amount of resources that can be produced domestically.  This put the nation in …

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How to Build an Electric Fence

How to Build an Electric Fence You can build an electric fence from some basic materials and significantly enhance the security of your perimeter.  It is also surprisingly easy to build an electric fence as long as you obtain the right material.  Let’s look at a general guideline that illustrates the basics, and you can …

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Making staghorn sumac bread.

Making staghorn sumac bread. Foraging for wild food, staghorn sumac or Smooth Sumac or (Rhus typhina, synonym: R. hirta), Preparation of the beverage is simple. The first step is to harvest the berries. Sumac “berries” are really just seeds covered with a thin coating of flavoring substance and hairs. The large clusters are so easy …

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CHEAP HEAT FROM METAL, CANDLES AND FLOWER POTS

CHEAP HEAT FROM METAL, CANDLES AND FLOWER POTS This burned for about 4 hours and that is amazing! any size candle can be used.

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How to make soap at home using all natural ingredients

How to make soap at home using all natural ingredients You can make pure, natural soap at home with only 3 ingredients. Modern soap and detergents have harmful artificial ingredients in them that are bad for us. Learn to make your own soap and have an incredible fresh and clean feeling after bathing. Get back …

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Choosing Appropriate Footwear for Wilderness Travel

Choosing Appropriate Footwear for Wilderness Travel It is incredibly important to choose footwear that will fit the conditions that you expect to encounter. Some shoes and boots are ideal for walking along trails while others are designed to be used in rougher terrain. Let’s take a quick look at some characteristics of popular footwear options …

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Easy Build Moonshine Still

Easy Build Moonshine Still     I have never made moonshine before but after seeing this video I thought it would be good to share for a SHTF type of situation. In the old days of America people used to make moonshine because alcohol was prohibitively taxed by the government. Moonshine is very high in alcohol …

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DIY Waterproof Survival FIRE Kit for Bug Out Bags

DIY Waterproof Survival FIRE Kit for Bug Out Bags Check out this NEW Waterproof, Survival Fire Kit – EDC – YOU Can Build and Take with You Anywhere! This Fire Kit has 3 Sources of Ignition and Tinder to keep you alive. Great for camping, hunting, survival, emergencies, bug out bags, get home bags and …

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The Importance of Honey in the Prepper’s Pantry

The Importance of Honey in the Prepper’s Pantry Honey has earned its right to be on the prepper’s shelf. Come explore the highlights of honey see why it is a smart item for food reserves in emergency situations. Tips on why honey is good to have on hand during an apocalyptic pinch or peaceful times. …

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