How to Make a Peeler Out of a Soda Can I bet one of the last things on your mind is packing up a vegetable peeler in your bug out bag or survival kit. In fact, this is probably one of those items that will most likely get left behind or forgotten during a long-term …
Surprising and Practical Uses for Rubber Bands Believe it or not, rubber bands can be used for a lot of purposes beyond holding things together. While we don’t often think of them as being an essential component of our survival gear, they may come in handy for a number of projects that can make life …
How to Start a Fire With a Cotton Ball and a Piece of Wood Fire starting doesn’t need to be an exhausting process that leaves hands blistered and arms tired. There is a new trick that recently came to our attention, and we’re passing it along to you. While some of you may already know …
Insects that Can Damage Wood Structures You never want to let an insect infestation get out of hand if you notice that they are getting established in your home, shed, shelter or any other important wood structure. Not only can they cause the wood to rot prematurely, but letting an infestation go unattended can actually lead …
How to Make a Rudimentary Coffee Maker Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an improvised coffee maker that could be used out in the field? Here’s one example of a simple project that only requires a few tin cans, a survival knife and a little bit of ingenuity. Follow the steps below, …
How to Cope With and Overcome Vertigo Vertigo is a balance disorder that can have life-threatening consequences under certain conditions. There are a number of different causes of vertigo, and both relate to how the brain sends or receives information relating to balance and equilibrium. The good news is that vertigo can be treated or …
Canning Pasta Sauce With and Without Meats Pasta sauce can be one of the most nutritious foods that you can add to your long-term food storage stockpile. However, it’s important that you process sauces with and without meats differently. Let’s take a look at some considerations, along with a basic recipe, that can give you …
How to Make a Salt Water Distiller out of Cans There are lots of ways to make rudimentary distillation machines out of common household items. However, most projects involve setting them up in fixed locations and using large containers. Let’s take a look at how to apply similar principles to a more portable option. This …
How to Safely Back Up a Trailer or Camper Backing up a trailer, camper or boat into its proper position is not that difficult once you get the hang of things. The trick is to practice and allow your confidence to develop. Let’s look at some techniques that can help to increase your learning curve …
Cold Sore Remedies That May Actually Work Cold sores can be painful and difficult to treat. Medication is expensive and not guaranteed to work, and outbreaks can be contagious which puts others at risk. Considering that around 90% of the global population carries the virus that causes cold sores, it’s important to know about some …
