Category: Emergency Preparedness

Prepping for Dummies: Water Storage

  Published on Aug 13, 2013 It took me forever to purchase enough water in order to feel secure for a reasonable short-term disaster. It’s not as fun as buying a a folding knife. Water is boring right? Wrong! If you go without water for even one day, I guarantee you will be trading in …

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Shallow Well Pump Installation

  Published on Jul 31, 2015 https://www.practicalpreppers.com/onl… Hand pump installation video for an old hand dug well in a basement.  

Self watering container / Wicking barrel, with added ideas & pointers

    Published on Nov 21, 2013 Have been growing in wicking beds/barrels for about 4 years & have been most impressed with the small amount of water they use as well as their ability to pump out the veggies.. Thought it was time to post an updated clip showing a few improvements & additions …

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Prepping for the Elderly and Disabled

Special consideration is necessary to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled along with making accommodations based on their physical and emotional condition.   However, the basic principles of preparedness are the same. Access to food, water, shelter, medicine and safety are the primary things that you should address above all else. The only difference …

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How to Make A Survival Stove with Soda Cans

How to Make A Survival Stove two Soda Cans One of the most important things when you’re in a survival situation is to able to heat or cook food and boil water. See how easy and cheap it is to make your very own stove.

DIY Waterproof Survival FIRE Kit for Bug Out Bags

  Published on Jun 21, 2015 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 for including in …

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How To Create A Rainwater Collection System

  Uploaded on Apr 12, 2011 A how to lesson on How To Create A Rainwater Collection System that will improve your building work skills. Learn how to get good at building work from Videojug’s hand-picked professional experts.

How to Grow Potatoes in a Container

    Uploaded on Jul 11, 2011 You can grow potatoes anywhere, even on an apartment balcony. Watch Amy Grisak plant potatoes in a container. Be sure to use only certified seed potatoes and keep adding soil as they grow up. Of course, they’ll need water and fertilizer!

Portable Homemade Water Filter

  ON CHANGING THE FILTER MATERIALS – Please see the full answer below. This filter MUST be used with some chemical means or boiling to make the water safe. This filter is only the first step, a pre-filter, before chemical I get this question often, “How many liters/gallons before you have to change the filter …

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DIY $3 Survivalist Blowgun from Household Items!

    Published on Dec 19, 2014 Hope you like this simple build and please be careful! I take suggestions on my facebook page of what to build next so please check that out so you can stay updated. See the links below! Needed Supplies: $1 :Broom Long Reach and Pick Up (Grabber) Cooling Racks …

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