Sunflowers are ridiculously easy to grow, and they yield enough seeds to make producing oil simple and efficient. You can even make oil out of the seeds that you purchase from the store. Let’s take a look at how you can produce a nutritious and steady supply of oil that can be stored year-round. Planting …
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Canning Sweet Corn the Easy Way for Long Term Storage
Corn is a fantastic source of carbohydrates, vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and is a great filler that can be used between meals. Canning it for long-term storage is not something that a lot of people think about, but it’s entirely possible as long as you follow some basic guidelines. Take a look at the steps below and see …
Tips for Choosing Your First Firearm
Getting your first gun is an experience unlike any other, but it’s important to choose one that works for you. There are a million and one different models, calibers and sizes out there, and none of them are created equally. Let’s take a quick look at some factors to consider when you’re shopping around. Remember, there’s no right …
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Contact Lenses During a Survival Situation
Anyone who wears contact lenses appreciates their benefits over glasses. They are often cheaper, more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing than glasses. However, they also require a lot of care and attention, both of which may not be possible during a survival situation. Let’s take a look at some of the risks associated with wearing contacts for too long, …
Practical Tips About Building Tarps and Shelters
There are a lot of different types of shelters out there, and we’ve talked about some easy ways to use tarps to build rudimentary ones . This is a good time to re-visit the topic and add some additional suggestions as more and more people head outdoors during the summer. Let’s take a look at some practical …
Practical Uses for 5 Gallon Buckets
5 gallon buckets are everywhere, and their practical uses are limitless. This makes them essential items to have on hand, and you can never have too many. Let’s take a look at a few examples of ways that you can use them in everyday as well as survival situations. Survival Storage 5 gallon buckets are a great …
Five Practical Uses for a Necktie
Neckties are more than just a way to project a professional or formal appearance. They have many uses that can be particularly useful during a crisis. As they become less and less popular in daily attire, you should still consider keeping one on hand at all times just in case you need it. Let’s take a look at …
How to Turn a Mop into an Emergency Lamp
You can never have too many options when it comes to making improvised candles, lanterns or lamps. One simple, yet highly-effective trick is to take a piece of a mop head and use it as a wick. Follow the steps below, and you can turn your mop into an emergency lantern that can burn for hours. The best …
How to Make a Simple Wood Carrier Out of PVC Pipe
How to Make a Simple Wood Carrier Out of PVC Pipe If you have some rope or cordage, a couple of pieces of PVC pipe and some basic tools, you can create a practical and easy-to-build wood carrier in just a few minutes. This is a very simple project that may not seem like a …
Best Herbs to Use for Cleaning Products
Best All-Natural items to Use for Cleaning Products Cleaning sprays that are made with herbal ingredients have a lot of practical and environmental value. They can be just as effective at killing germs without using harsh chemicals and toxic compounds. A lot of commercial products, including bleach, also have a short shelf-life, which means that …