Category: Survival Tips

How to Fend off a Dog Attack

How to Fend off a Dog Attack Diffuse the Situation If you are in an open space, you can try to stand your ground and gaze at the dog somewhere along his body. Don’t gaze directly into it’s eyes, but let the dog know that you are not scared. There is a good chance the …

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How to Make All-Purpose Cleaner

How to Make All-Purpose Cleaner Make a non-toxic all-purpose cleaner with vinegar, water, and essential oil.  This is an easy to make cleaner , but it is very effective.  Keeping your equipment and environment clean in a SHTF situation my be the difference between life and death…. What do you think?

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Cows vs Goats: the Pros and Cons of Both

Cows vs Goats:  the Pros and Cons of Both Goats and cows are both exceptional dairy animals that can produce an unlimited supply of fresh milk, cream and cheese.  They can also be used for meat.  However, there are some important factors to consider before as you decide on the best option for you and …

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Lawnmower Generator

Lawnmower Generator Using a lawnmower’s engine as the base, you can build a powerful generator that can power a TV, power tools, and many more. You’ll need some pretty heavy duty items for this project, but when done right you can still save money on a generator.

Fire Making with Bamboo Fire Saw

Fire Making with Bamboo Fire Saw Learn the bamboo fire saw with Bill. This fire tool can compete with the bow drill for consistent results, even besting it in humid climates

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How to Protect Yourself from Nuclear Fallout and Survive an Atomic Attack – 1950s Educational Film

How to Protect Yourself from Nuclear Fallout and Survive an Atomic Attack – 1950s Educational Film It is an animated Cold War preparation short film about what Fallout is and how to protect yourself against it. While the information provided might actually be somewhat useful in case of a reactor accident (e.g. Fukushima), it is …

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Building a Vertical Pallet Garden

Building a Vertical Pallet Garden     Have an old pallet laying around the yard? Here’s a keen way to get good use out of it’s framework. Two hours and you have a beautiful decorative garden that is edible too!  

How to Bend PVC Pipe Easily and Efficiently

How to Bend PVC Pipe Easily and Efficiently One of the biggest advantages to using PVC pipe is that it can be easily modified.  Working with iron or metal pipes requires a lot of force to bend them, and copper pipes are not always the best option to use.  PVC solves all of these problems …

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How to Repair Power Cords Quickly and Safely

How to Repair Power Cords Quickly and Safely   Frayed and damaged electrical cords can be either repaired or their material can be used for other cords in many cases.  The cause of most problems within electrical cords are frayed or broken wires or loose connections near where the plugs are attached.  You can easily …

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Escape and Evasion

Escape and Evasion It is better to be a jack of all trades than a master of only one or two, as this lends you a certain amount of adaptability in a survival situation. Being able to adapt (improvise with changing conditions) is an essential survival skill and might save your life on more than …

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