The Most Overlooked Item in Emergency Preparedness! Hygiene is of the utmost importance during any survival situation. However, keeping yourself and your living area clean is easier said than done, especially when you lack basic resources that are available under normal circumstances. The good news is that it doesn’t take a lot to maintain a …
4 Reasons Why Rice is a Food Storage MUST! There are over 40,000 varieties of rice in the world, and it provides essential nourishment for more than half of the global population. While rice may not be as popular as wheat here at home, it is one of the best foods to have for long-term …
The Top 3 Tips for Surviving Dangerous Weather! Some of the most violent weather occurs during the spring, and now is a good time to turn our attention to how to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of severe storms. Most of the country is impacted by severe weather to one degree or another, …
A Simple Two-Pronged Approach to Beating Lice There are over 5,000 known species of lice, and they can be found on any part of the body that has hair. Lice can also be found on bedding or clothing. The good news is that controlling lice is not an impossible task, and you don’t necessarily need …
The Secret to Making Bleach a Safe First-Aid Antiseptic Bleach by itself can be toxic if ingested and harmful to the skin. However, you can process ordinary household bleach into a safe and effective antiseptic solution that can kill germs, clean wounds and minimize the destruction of surrounding tissues and cells. Take a look at this …
Nature’s Secret to Beating the Common Cold! There is no shortage of cold remedies out there, and it’s worth keeping abreast of different options to have at your disposal. One simple, natural and potentially-effective remedy involves the use of ginger root and some other basic items. Take a look at the recipe below and see …
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 …
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 …
