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LOST: Signal for Help, SOS
LOST: Signal for Help, SOS The ability to signal for help is a crucial skill when lost or in a survival situation. There are a few things you can do to improve your chances though, all ways tell someone where you are going how long you will be leave a note. Every so often turn …
How to make Butter in a Jar! Homemade butter
How to make Butter in a Jar! Homemade butter How to make butter. Homemade butter recipe. How to make butter in a jar using with whipping cream also known as heavy cream…great science experiment as well as a good skill to learn and teach!
Car Survival Kit / Emergency Bag
Car Survival Kit / Emergency Bag This is the bag I keep in the trunk of my car at all times. The opening of the video explains some of the thinking that goes into the item selection, and the end of the video explains the other items I have in my car for giving …
Make Candles From Used Cooking Oil
Make Candles From Used Cooking Oil One of the greatest ways to make good use of used cooking oil is to turn them into candles. They can burn for a very long time and making them only involves a couple of steps. You can give yourself a perpetual source of light simply by using this …
Wet Boots? Dry Them Quick!
Wet Boots? Dry Them Quick! Boots are only as waterproof as they are tall, no mater what super duper fabric or membranes you have in them. If you live in a place with water (sorry SoCal), then there is a chance your feet will eventually get wet. Excess moister in a boot can cause …
Food Safety during power outage
Food Safety during power outage Never place all of your trust in foods that require refrigeration or freezing. Long-term power outages can occur at any moment with no warning, and it is essential that alternative food sources are available during these times. Most perishable items need to be kept at a minimum temperature of 40 …
Making Good Use of Greywater on Your Property
Making Good Use of Greywater on Your Property Greywater is usually considered wastewater from minor household applications such as washing dishes, doing laundry or bathing. It does not include wastewater from heavy chemicals or drainage from petroleum products and other toxic substances. Greywater can be processed and used for purposes such as irrigating trees, grass …
Things to Consider About Wind-Generated Power
Things to Consider About Wind-Generated Power Wind turbines are all the rage due to their ability to generate free and renewable energy. However, they are not as powerful, efficient and reliable as many people tend to think. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons associated with this power source before making plans to incorporate …
How Safe Are Your Stores of Supplies?
How Safe Are Your Stores of Supplies? Ok, so you’ve spent thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours and a lot of brain power on developing a personalized and optimal storage system. How safe is it? It is really easy to get lulled into a sense of complacency or false sense of security as we personally …
Long-Term Food Packaging: Mylar Bags vs Cans
Long-Term Food Packaging: Mylar Bags vs Cans Mylar bags were initially used by NASA for a number of purposes, including food storage for astronauts. They are essentially a special form of polyester that is incredibly airtight and water resistant. They are light-weight, incredibly strong and create a nearly impenetrable barrier that protects contents from oxidation …
