The Best Tips for Washing Clothes by Hand Did you know that washing machines don’t really clean clothes much better when compared to washing them by hand? There is no doubt that they make laundry a lot more convenient, but there are not essential. However, there are some simple things that you can do to …
How to Raise Honeybees in Mason Jars Beekeeping is one of those things that seems a lot harder than it actually is. The truth is that you can create your own colony of honey-producing bees with some basic material, precautions and experience. Let’s look at one option which is to use mason jars and …
How to Build and Use an Electrofishing System for a SHTF Situation Electrofishing can be an effective and relatively safe way to catch fish in ponds, rivers and streams. However, it is important to mention that this method is not legal in all areas, and you will need to do your due diligence in order …
What You Need to Know About Sugar Withdrawal America’s addiction to sugar has reached epidemic proportions years ago, but we still don’t quite appreciate the extent of the problem. Some estimates reveal that the average American consumes almost 200 pounds of refined sugar per year, but that doesn’t include all the sugar derivatives that are …
Surprising and Practical Uses for Toothpicks The humble toothpick can be surprisingly useful for a number of purposes other than for cleaning teeth or fingernails. In fact, they can easily replace conventional methods that are used for a wide-range of common tasks. Let’s take a look at a few examples and see why it’s so …
Make your own Survival Knife out of these Household Items Everyone should have a good survival pocket knife on hand in every bug-out-bag and survival kit. However, it’s also a good idea to have a backup knife in case these get lost or damaged. Let’s take a look at a very simple way that you …
The Most Overlooked Item in Emergency Preparedness! Hygiene is of the utmost importance during any survival situation. However, keeping yourself and your living area clean is easier said than done, especially when you lack basic resources that are available under normal circumstances. The good news is that it doesn’t take a lot to maintain a …
4 Reasons Why Rice is a Food Storage MUST! There are over 40,000 varieties of rice in the world, and it provides essential nourishment for more than half of the global population. While rice may not be as popular as wheat here at home, it is one of the best foods to have for long-term …
A Simple Two-Pronged Approach to Beating Lice There are over 5,000 known species of lice, and they can be found on any part of the body that has hair. Lice can also be found on bedding or clothing. The good news is that controlling lice is not an impossible task, and you don’t necessarily need …
Safe and Natural Ways to Remove Bee Hives Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and they should be left alone whenever possible. However, there are times when removing a hive is necessary for health and safety reasons. While you can call a professional exterminator, beekeeper or apply pesticides to a hive, there …
