Turn Your Old Fire Extinguisher into an Awesome Metal Forge! You can turn a fire extinguisher canister into a very hot and efficient forge in a few simple steps. This option is far superior to using aluminum cans or other thin material as the thickness of the metal of the fire extinguisher will absorb a …
Cooking Fish-On-A-Stick the Easy Way Fire-roasted fish is one of the most delicious ways to cook your catch out in the field. However, there are some things that you can do to make the process easier and more efficient. Let’s look at a few things that can help you to turn your next catch into …
Cayenne Pepper, Nature’s Magical Medicine Cayenne pepper is particularly effective for treating a wide-range of skin problems, and it is also a powerful topical pain reliever. One of the best ways to apply cayenne pepper to bug bites, rashes, burns or sore and achy muscles and joints is by making a salve from this remarkable …
Silent Killers: Air Rifles Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore Air rifles and BB guns are often considered to be kids toys and not suitable for “real” hunting. In reality, it is completely possible, and often more practical, to use an air gun when hunting small animals. However, there are some important considerations to think about …
How to Make Your Own Lemon Soap Knowing how to make homemade soap is an important part of survival preparedness. Preparing a stockpile will help to ensure that you and your family are maintaining safe hygienic practices without the use of harsh chemicals that can damage the skin or pollute water supplies. Lemon is one …
A Simple Homemade Paint Recipe that Everyone Should Know Not a lot of thought is given to paint during a survival situation, but it may become necessary in order to protect the wood of structures at your bug-out location. The good news is that you can take advantage of an age-old paint recipe that can …
How to Make Homemade Calamine Lotion and Oatmeal Bath Powder Many of us have been unfortunate enough to endure a severe rash, chicken pox or irritation from an allergic reaction or exposure to poisonous plants. Oatmeal baths and a coating of calamine lotion have been the remedies of choice for decades, but it is very …
How to Make Homemade Fermented Hot Sauce Long-term food storage options can be as simple or as diverse as you want. However, there are not that many recipes for condiments and sauces that can spice things up a little bit. Let’s take a look at a great hot sauce recipe that has some flavors …
A Basic Introduction into the Lunar Cycle Learning the basics of the lunar cycle can get you in tune with the rhythm of life that may become a reality if and when the SHTF. One the main reasons that the moon is such a reliable source of time measurement is that each phase is distinctive …
Incorporating Military Camouflage Into Our Appearance Effective concealment is one of the fundamental principles of survival in hostile or unsafe areas. The military has virtually perfected the art of camouflage over the years, and we can benefit from incorporating their guidelines into our own preparedness efforts. Let’s look at some general things to think …
