Prepping 101: The Lard Sand Candle This one is a variation on the sand in a can oil lamp. It’s a little more involved as you have to find a way to melt the lard if you’ve waited until the shtf before making one. To make this all you do is bury a lamp wick, …
Super Easy Soap for beginners. I started making soap around the time I started prepping. Yes, I can go to the store and buy soap, but in a SHTF situation, that may not be an option. I make soap so I can save money, know what is in it, and most importantly, keep the skill …
Lessons for Urban Survival from the Infamous Chicago Heat Wave The Chicago heat wave of 1995 killed over 700 people and displaced tens of thousands of residents. What made the event so infamous wasn’t the heat itself, rather the government’s attitude and response before, during and after the crisis. Responses to disasters in this country …
Long Term Prepper Survival Information How to plan an evacuation kit – also known as a go bag or bug out kit. In today’s Mailbox monday we cover recent events that have driven people to evacuate. Floods, Earthquakes, Tornados, Civil War, all of these items can cause you to leave with little notice. Having a …
How to make Civil War type “Hardtack.” Many a Civil War soldier depended on “hardtack” to keep him in the fight. Hardtack was a thick and hard “cracker-type” of biscuit make with flour, water and salt. It was known to be so hard and tough that only by soaking it in water, coffee or frying …
Make Cordage from Natural Materials In this episode, we show you how to take natural materials, such as bark, and make your own cordage. This might be a primitive skill, but everyone needs cordage and if you are out you have no choice! A great skill to have and hope you can give it a …
Wheat Storage: How Much and for How Long Wheat and rice can be stored for decades under the right circumstances, and both products provide essential nutrients and carbohydrates. However, there are some things to consider while calculating how much you will need and how the supplies should be prepared and stored. Here’s a brief …
Amazing and Practical Uses for Zinc Oxide Zinc oxide is a compound that is readily available in powdered form, and it can be used for a number of purposes that are relevant to survival preparation. It is commonly found in a number of products that are used for skin protection, dental care and other applications. …
Make a waste oil and wood burning stove heater Awesome amount of free heat from an easy to build waste oil and wood burning stove heater. Step by step 7 part video guide to Ozzirt style burner. Cheap easy project to build using a propane tank and works very well with tons of heat output …
Grow Onions Indoors the Easy Way Onions are sturdy vegetable that can grow with minimal warmth and light. They also store very easily and make a perfect year-round crop to have growing at home. You can plant and grow a decent crop of onions without taking up a lot of space, and getting set …
