How to Make Matches That Can Strike Anywhere Matches are a fundamental component of any survival kit, and it’s important that they can be lit when needed. Unfortunately, strike pads on the sides of matchboxes can become wet or worn after only a few uses. Let’s look at a way to re-process matches, so they …
How to Make a Rudimentary but Sturdy Emergency Rope Ladder There are limitless uses for a good rope ladder during a survival situation, and you can make your own by following a few simple steps. The example below illustrates how to make one by using some good rope and cylinders of wood or dowels. Take …
How to Make a Ginger Tincture and Why It’s Important Ginger is a powerful remedy that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It can target a wide-range of ailments that include something as simple as the common cold to protecting the gastrointestinal tract. Ginger can be consumed raw, in powdered form or in …
How to Build a Star Fire and Why it’s Important to Learn A star fire is one of the simplest and low-maintenance fires to construct, and it’s ideal to use in areas that are flat and dry. It was the fire of choice by many Native Americans out west for centuries, and its effectiveness is …
How to Can Fresh Blackberry Preserves in a Few Easy Steps Blackberries are nutritional powerhouses, and they also make for delicious preserves. You can produce your own batch with a few basic ingredients and by following a few simple steps. Take a look at how you can incorporate this nutritious and tasty treat into your …
How to Build a Rudimentary Raised Planter Bed Planter boxes are one of the most important components of a productive garden. They make it easy to group crops and give them the nutrients they need, and they are also an important pest-control strategy. If you have the resources and time to build planter boxes, doing …
How to Make a Sturdy Table out of PVC One of the easiest, yet underutilized uses for PVC is to make a frame for a table or workbench. This does take a little bit of planning and a good deal of material, but the finished product is definitely worth the effort. One of the biggest …
How to Use PVC to Make Hampers or Bins for Laundry One of the best things that any one of us can do on the road to self-reliance is to find ways to be as organized as possible. It helps us to get tasks done faster and with less frustration, and being organized also helps …
How to Make Pine Needle Syrup in the Field Making pine needle syrup is a great activity that the whole family can enjoy, and all it takes is access to some coniferous trees. The following recipe is not only tasty and easy to prepare, but it is an excellent example of how to forage and …
How to Make and Can Peach Butter Making peach butter is a great way to condense and preserve the nutrition and flavor of peaches for the long term. It makes for a tasty alternative to sliced peaches in syrup, and you don’t need as much sugar to. You can also pack more peaches into a …
