A Simple Homemade Paint Recipe that Everyone Should Know Not a lot of thought is given to paint during a survival situation, but it may become necessary in order to protect the wood of structures at your bug-out location. The good news is that you can take advantage of an age-old paint recipe that can …
How to Make Homemade Calamine Lotion and Oatmeal Bath Powder Many of us have been unfortunate enough to endure a severe rash, chicken pox or irritation from an allergic reaction or exposure to poisonous plants. Oatmeal baths and a coating of calamine lotion have been the remedies of choice for decades, but it is very …
How to Make Homemade Fermented Hot Sauce Long-term food storage options can be as simple or as diverse as you want. However, there are not that many recipes for condiments and sauces that can spice things up a little bit. Let’s take a look at a great hot sauce recipe that has some flavors …
A Basic Introduction into the Lunar Cycle Learning the basics of the lunar cycle can get you in tune with the rhythm of life that may become a reality if and when the SHTF. One the main reasons that the moon is such a reliable source of time measurement is that each phase is distinctive …
Incorporating Military Camouflage Into Our Appearance Effective concealment is one of the fundamental principles of survival in hostile or unsafe areas. The military has virtually perfected the art of camouflage over the years, and we can benefit from incorporating their guidelines into our own preparedness efforts. Let’s look at some general things to think …
How to Make a Simple and Effective Compost Tumbler You can speed up the process of composting by placing the material in a tumbler and mixing it up periodically. It also allows you to add new material as desired and mix it with older items over time as well. This is a great way …
How to Make a Simple and Rugged Tandoori Oven Tandoori ovens are becoming increasingly popular outdoor cooking systems as more people discover their efficiency. While most designs involve the fashioning of clay flower pots, they can also be fragile and easy to knock over and break. Let’s take a look at a simple …
How to Prepare the Garden in the Spring It’s important to take steps to prepare your garden long before you start planting crops. The best time of year to get started is in the spring after the ground softens as temperatures rise. You don’t have to wait until the last frost has passed in …
Interesting, Practical and Helpful Uses for Aspirin Aspirin has long been used to reduce pain, inflammation and fevers. However, aspirin is known to produce a wide-range of other benefits as well. Let’s take a look at how a little bit of aspirin can go a long way when it comes to solving common problems that …
How to Fashion Rope from the Yucca Plant The Yucca plant is a shrub that is commonly found in hot, arid climates such as the desert southwest, and it is very abundant. Variants of the plant also exist in cooler areas as well. Yuccas tend to have long, fibrous stem-like leaves that extend out from …
