Published on Mar 19, 2015 Becky shows you how to start heirloom seeds indoors using small paper cups, and some dirt from her homestead.
Home Made Soup Can Forge – 2000+ degrees – Make your Own Tools
I have come across a bunch of knife building tutorials but didn’t have a forge to follow them. I came across this video and decided to make one of these bad boys. Published on Aug 11, 2013 Easy instructional video on how to make a small forge out of a soup can and other materials …
Generating Power With a Water Wheel
Water wheels have been used for ages as a reliable and efficient source of power. If you are situated near a river, creek or stream with a stable amount of flowing water, you can benefit from utilizing this natural resource. It doesn’t take a lot to create a system that can provide a minor …
The Main Differences Between Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Foods
Both storage methods rely on removing water from foods in order to preserve them for long periods of time. However, there are fundamental differences when it comes to the process, taste, nutritional content and potential shelf life. The good news is that both options are beneficial from a preparedness standpoint, and it generally boils down …
Former CIA Director Warns: ‘Two-Thirds Of US Population’ Would Die From EMP Attack
A former CIA director says the United States is not doing enough to protect itself from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, which he calls the greatest threat to the United States because it would bring “our civilization to a cold, dark halt.” In such a scenario, anywhere from two-thirds to 90 percent of the …
Should I store Nutritional supplements? Which ones? How?
There is nothing wrong with purchasing and storing nutritional supplements, and having access to their benefits can improve everything from mood, energy levels and stamina in addition to giving the body what it needs to perform at its best. However, they should not replace healthy eating and storing prepared nutritious and balanced meals. That …
How to Escape from Being Swept up in a Riot
Three types of people generally get caught up in civil unrest or riots. People who are there to make trouble, those who unintentionally get caught up in the melee, or individuals who are curious. It is important to appreciate the volatility and potentially life-threatening dangers of being swept into a riot. Police will not know …
Financial Considerations Associated With Survival Planning
We all know that there are certain costs when it comes to accumulating items for survival preparedness. However, it is easy to overlook how much money you will need to maintain and obtain new supplies, move from one location to the next and cover basic living expenses during a particular crisis. Let’s take a …
Uses for Baking Soda You May not Know About
Baking soda has a lot of practical uses that relate to preparedness, homesteading and surviving with minimal resources. Most people are familiar with how baking soda is great for the teeth and as a deodorizer, but these are just a couple of benefits among many that you should know about. Let’s take a look and …
Ammunition Storage
Published on Jun 27, 2013 A quick overview regarding the fundamentals of ammunition storage.
