How To Make Biomass Briquettes For Survival Fuel Simple biomass briquettes you can make as a survival fuel source. With access to a source of paper you can make your own survival heating and cooking fuel with ease. All you need is a bunch of shredded paper. If you have a paper shredder then you …
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Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Our basic health and survival depends on being properly hydrated. Dehydration occurs over time, and our bodies will tell us when we need to take in more fluids. Unfortunately, dehydration also begins before we get thirsty, and it is easy to wait until it is too late to …
Making a Lawnmower Blade Parang Machete
Making a Lawnmower Blade Parang Machete Forging a simple blade using simple tools and techniques. A Lawnmower blade is a very easy metal to use for a first forging project, and the techniques are simple and affordable enough for any first time blade maker to practice. Making a Lawnmower Blade Parang Machete
Bushcraft Survival Skills, Cattail on the Cob and Cattail Pollen Wild Food.
Bushcraft Survival Skills, Cattail on the Cob and Cattail Pollen Wild Food. The cattail is one of the most important and most common wild foods that also boast a variety of uses at different times of the year. Cattails (aka bulrushes) can be used to make mats, baskets, and the cigar-shaped head can even be …
Communicating Your Wishes to Others
Communicating Your Wishes to Others One of the biggest issues to contend with during a survival situation relates to communication. Getting in touch with relatives, coordinating courses of action and simply trying to get a hold of information during a crisis during an emergency can be a formidable challenge. Let alone trying …
Survival Lessons You Can Learn From the Boy Scouts
Survival Lessons You Can Learn From the Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts learn very important survival techniques when they are young, and they help to establish a foundation for self-reliance that can last a lifetime. Scouts also experience character-building exercises that help to develop leadership qualities. We can also benefit from applying some of the …
How to Build a Snake Hole Pit Shelter in Minutes
How to Build a Snake Hole Pit Shelter in Minutes A snake hole pit shelter is a fast and easy way to combine warmth and shelter together, and building one only takes a few minutes and some basic material. Learning this simple technique can open up many options for you out in the field if …
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 …