Sprains need to be immobilized and fractures properly set as quickly as possible after injury. This presents unique challenges in survival situations when mobility is necessary and access to emergency medical care is limited. However, it is much easier than you may think to temporarily treat these kinds of injuries, minimize damage, promote healing and …
Root cellars offer a fantastic way to store foods without the need for energy or refrigeration. They work best in cooler climates and are extremely popular after harvest time as a way to preserve vegetables. However, almost any kind of food can be stored in a root cellar as long as temperatures remain below …
Uploaded on Jun 23, 2010 Here we take a look at a binocular’s magnification. What does it mean and how does it effect the user’s experience. If you’re wondering what size binocular is right for you, you’ve come to the right place!
Building an Inkle Loom What’s something fun have people been doing for ten thousand years? Weaving! These instructions will help you build a simple inkle loom you can use to weave cloth bands 2-4″ wide and 32″ long. It’s small enough to fit in your lap, it costs next to nothing, and you can make …
Published on May 6, 2013 What do you do if the power is out, but you need to charge your cell phone to make an emergency phone call? In this episode of DIY Hacks and How To’s, Jason Poel Smith shows you how to tap into a land line.
Creating this simple device can kill two birds with one stone, giving you access to fresh and safe drinking water straight from the heavens. All you need is some basic material that can be found anywhere, and it can work while you are tending to other projects. Follow the simple steps below in order …
If you have a lawn mower motor, car alternator and a battery, you can fashion a makeshift generator that can produce hours worth of energy. These basic components can be modified in a matter of minutes, giving you the option to store energy or use it to run small appliances as necessary. Learning this …
Preparation of the Bread Dough At home mix all the dry ingredients into a plastic bag. You can substitute or remove some of the ingredients as you wish. Traditional bannock was just flour and water. In my recipe, baking powder makes the bread fluffy, salt brings out the flavors, powdered milk allows the …
Published on Jul 18, 2013 After posting a video of me spear fishing for crawdads http://youtu.be/kGxtedgzwSg I’ve had a good number of people asking me to make a vid on how I made my spear. So here is a vid on how I make my own spears. Step by step and a commentary on …
Most communities that are subject to severe weather have contingency plans in place when it comes to dealing with the aftermath of tornadoes. However, it is difficult to accurately predict how these plans will unfold once a tornado strikes. Every building, including hospitals and grocery stores, may be destroyed, hundreds of injured will need …
