Cut and Dry Herbs The Easy Way Cutting fresh herbs and then drying them is not a complicated process. However, it’s important to be mindful of a few things in order to ensure that they remain as fresh as possible while preventing the formation of mold or other impurities. Follow the simple steps outlined below, …
Bug-IN….in a Hurry! One of the first things that the government does following a serious emergency is order people to shelter in place. It is not uncommon to discover that even if you could get out of where you are, transportation systems may be offline, driving may be impossible and trekking out may simply be …
SHTF First Aid: The Top 4 Effects of Too Much Sun There’s a lot more to sunburns than experiencing redness and discomfort, especially if you are exposed to too much sun during a survival situation. Let’s take a look at what happens to the body as well as how a sunburn can place demands on …
The Best Tips for Washing Clothes by Hand Did you know that washing machines don’t really clean clothes much better when compared to washing them by hand? There is no doubt that they make laundry a lot more convenient, but there are not essential. However, there are some simple things that you can do to …
The One Secret You MUST know when Harvesting Wild Acorns Acorns are an abundant, tasty and nutritious food source that not a lot of people think about while they’re in the woods. They make for a nice snack as well as a way to offset some nutritional deficits that are common in wilderness survival situations. …
How to Raise Honeybees in Mason Jars Beekeeping is one of those things that seems a lot harder than it actually is. The truth is that you can create your own colony of honey-producing bees with some basic material, precautions and experience. Let’s look at one option which is to use mason jars and …
How to Build and Use an Electrofishing System for a SHTF Situation Electrofishing can be an effective and relatively safe way to catch fish in ponds, rivers and streams. However, it is important to mention that this method is not legal in all areas, and you will need to do your due diligence in order …
Build a Practical Emergency Heater for Indoor Use There are a number of simple things that you can do to generate heat, especially for indoor use. The good news is that all you need are some common household items to make your own heater. It doesn’t require any power and it won’t produce noxious fumes …
How to Build a Stove Water Distiller! Water distillation is one of the most effective ways to remove impurities, but it is also one of the most time consuming. It is also one of the least efficient in terms of what you get out of it by the time the process is complete. However, there is a …
How to Turn Pennies into Batteries! Did you know that pennies, lime juice and cardboard can be combined to generate a small amount of electricity? All you need is about four or five to generate enough power to light a small LED bulb, and you can get more juice by adding more pennies. Let’s take …
