You don’t need a lot of material, time or experience in order to build a working greenhouse in your backyard. If you live in an area where severe weather is not much of an issue, you can create the frame and coverings on a single, weekend morning and start extending your growing time. Let’s …
Make a small bushcraft knife from an old heavy duty putty knife. This will only work with the putty knives that have a thick heavy duty blade.
5 things you’d never think of to stockpile for economic collapse Here are some items that would be good to have in a SHTF situation, they may not be the first thing you think about but these could be useful.
Improvisation is key when it comes to being able to make vehicle repairs with minimal resources and tools. For example, did you know that you can fix a flat by cutting slits into the tire and packing it with grass? Knowing about little tricks and temporary fixes can go a long way with helping …
You can create a rudimentary but effective night vision camera from an old phone and some basic materials in a matter of minutes. While this trick won’t give you the same level of power or quality that professional or military grade night vision goggles provide, you will be able to see better in the …
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. However, you can easily make your …
LED lighting is transforming the world in terms of their ability to minimize energy consumption while producing benefits that can last for years. Good LED bulbs can provide light for decades while also taking a big bite out of your electric bill every month. They are also a great survival resource to have on …
Published on Apr 3, 2015 How to make a simple solar water still to make your own fresh water from soda PET bottles quickly and at almost no cost. The design is not perfect, I am still working on it, but the advantage of this design is the bottle water still can be hung …
Duct tape is known for its versatility and strength, and it can be used to fix almost anything. However, it can also be used to fashion a couple of very effective improvised weapons when other resources are not available. Duct Tape Slingshot One of the most effective defensive and hunting weapons is a …
