There are tons of choices out there when it comes to insect repellents. You can buy commercial products or whip up any one of a million different recipes that are known to have varying degrees of effectiveness. One recipe in particular produces a repellent called Bug Dope, and it’s quite popular with hardcore campers and …
Your ingenuity and ability to make useful resources out of whatever material may be on hand is one of the most-important survival skills to nurture. In fact, some of the best tips and tricks that come our way are so effective because of their simplicity. Here are a few examples that illustrate this point, …
Prepping can be a challenge for teens as they are limited in terms of finances and the ability to take advantage of adults-only tools and resources such as firearms. However, these obstacles shouldn’t keep young people from embracing prepping and building a good foundation that can serve them for the rest of their lives. …
Germs are everywhere, and you will be surprised to see them thrive in some of the most unlikely places. Keeping things clean and sanitary during a crisis is important in order to prevent the spread of illness and disease. Take the black light germ test today and discover the extent of germ coverage in your …
Here, I show you how to make a thermite composition out of sand! Just get some sand (the whiter the better), aluminum, and sulfur and make sure everything is a very fine powder. You’ll have to grind the sand in a mortar and pestile (interesting side note: I found that’s a pretty good way to clean your …
Sim Cards are Being Designed to Track Users Governments around the world are expanding their capabilities to track and monitor the activities of their citizens. One of the easiest ways to do this is by creating sim cards that can reveal a lot of information about users. Sim cards are being developed and distributed around …
Basic Rules Regarding the American Flag Most of us consider our nation as something sacred, and our flag is one of the most powerful symbols of our freedom and liberty. Did you know that the flag is so important that there are actual federal codes that establish rules regarding how it should be displayed? Let’s …
Tips for Shaving with an Axe or Hatchet We’ve all seen art showing brawny, bearded lumberjacks giving themselves a shave with their axe. The reality is that using an axe or hatchet for shaving is not only possible, but a preferred option if you’re stuck without a razor. Let’s take a look at some important …
How the Federal Reserve Can Take Ownership of the Government We are a nation of laws and a people who are governed by the Constitution. We see it is a document that cements our rights into stone and gives us certain freedoms that can never be taken away. Even the recent attempts to curb our …
How to Build a Sustainable Seed Vault Seeds could become worth their weight in gold in a long-term SHTF scenario, and it’s important to consider how building a seed vault can enhance your level of self-sufficiency. You don’t need to be a botanist or farming expert to build a reliable system that can give you …
