Charge Dead Batteries With A Cordless Drill You can turn any cordless drill into a makeshift battery charger in just a few minutes. It is capable of charging both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, and this is one resource that everyone should have at their disposal if the SHTF. You can use this trick on any …
Long Term Prepper Survival Information How to plan an evacuation kit – also known as a go bag or bug out kit. In today’s Mailbox monday we cover recent events that have driven people to evacuate. Floods, Earthquakes, Tornados, Civil War, all of these items can cause you to leave with little notice. Having a …
How to make Civil War type “Hardtack.” Many a Civil War soldier depended on “hardtack” to keep him in the fight. Hardtack was a thick and hard “cracker-type” of biscuit make with flour, water and salt. It was known to be so hard and tough that only by soaking it in water, coffee or frying …
Make Cordage from Natural Materials In this episode, we show you how to take natural materials, such as bark, and make your own cordage. This might be a primitive skill, but everyone needs cordage and if you are out you have no choice! A great skill to have and hope you can give it a …
Active Shooter Emergency Preparedness Do your employees know what to do if they encounter an armed gunman in the workplace? In light of recent news events, SORM recognizes the importance of offering information on this serious subject. From developing an Emergency Action Plan to knowing the planned escape route or nearest locking office, SORM’s “Active …
Making the Most of Your Firewood Firewood needs to be prepared properly in order to produce heat and energy efficiently. Different types of wood also produce different characteristics that can impact the quality of your fire. Let’s take a look at some factors that influence how well firewood will ignite and burn so that you …
Wheat Storage: How Much and for How Long Wheat and rice can be stored for decades under the right circumstances, and both products provide essential nutrients and carbohydrates. However, there are some things to consider while calculating how much you will need and how the supplies should be prepared and stored. Here’s a brief …
Amazing and Practical Uses for Zinc Oxide Zinc oxide is a compound that is readily available in powdered form, and it can be used for a number of purposes that are relevant to survival preparation. It is commonly found in a number of products that are used for skin protection, dental care and other applications. …
Make a waste oil and wood burning stove heater Awesome amount of free heat from an easy to build waste oil and wood burning stove heater. Step by step 7 part video guide to Ozzirt style burner. Cheap easy project to build using a propane tank and works very well with tons of heat output …
Gun Basics: Difference Between Rifle, Shotgun and Handgun If you are new to the world of firearms, then it’s important learn the difference between the three main types of guns. Any one of them can be used for shooting, but you should choose one based on their intended purpose in order to maximize their …
