TSA may soon stop accepting drivers’ licenses from nine states The Department of Homeland Security, which runs the TSA, says it will give at least 120 days notice before implementing REAL ID Act requirements. Come January 10, at least nine states and several territories will be in defiance of a decade-old law mandating various …
Food Safety during power outage Never place all of your trust in foods that require refrigeration or freezing. Long-term power outages can occur at any moment with no warning, and it is essential that alternative food sources are available during these times. Most perishable items need to be kept at a minimum temperature of 40 …
Making Good Use of Greywater on Your Property Greywater is usually considered wastewater from minor household applications such as washing dishes, doing laundry or bathing. It does not include wastewater from heavy chemicals or drainage from petroleum products and other toxic substances. Greywater can be processed and used for purposes such as irrigating trees, grass …
Things to Consider About Wind-Generated Power Wind turbines are all the rage due to their ability to generate free and renewable energy. However, they are not as powerful, efficient and reliable as many people tend to think. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons associated with this power source before making plans to incorporate …
How Safe Are Your Stores of Supplies? Ok, so you’ve spent thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours and a lot of brain power on developing a personalized and optimal storage system. How safe is it? It is really easy to get lulled into a sense of complacency or false sense of security as we personally …
Transforms Plastic Bottles Into Super-Strength Plastic Rope Look, I have no idea what I’m going to do with super-strength plastic rope either but oh my genius, this recycler’s idea of turning plastic bottles into plastic rope is just brilliant. The video is perfect, he shows you the plastic rope, shows you what to do with …
Long-Term Food Packaging: Mylar Bags vs Cans Mylar bags were initially used by NASA for a number of purposes, including food storage for astronauts. They are essentially a special form of polyester that is incredibly airtight and water resistant. They are light-weight, incredibly strong and create a nearly impenetrable barrier that protects contents from oxidation …
Three Practical Uses for Cork From Wine Bottles Think twice about tossing the cork plug from your wine bottles, because you can benefit from using them for a few practical purposes. Remember that improvisation is king in terms of being able to make do with limited resources in periods of crisis or survival, and these …
The Swedish torch/stove A day out into the woods after some serious rain, presenting the swedish torch – my way: you don’t need to cut and split big logs, and you can do it with your sak saw (although i preffer my fiskars). i cheated a bit, using a mini-bushbuddy burner (made from a tea …
