How to Make a PVC Cordage Spool in a Few Easy Steps You can make a spool that can hold up to 50 feet of cordage by using some PVC pipe and a carabiner. This ingenious trick is something that’s worth trying because it can be used in numerous ways out in the field. Take …
How to Make Matches That Can Strike Anywhere Matches are a fundamental component of any survival kit, and it’s important that they can be lit when needed. Unfortunately, strike pads on the sides of matchboxes can become wet or worn after only a few uses. Let’s look at a way to re-process matches, so they …
How to Make a Rudimentary but Sturdy Emergency Rope Ladder There are limitless uses for a good rope ladder during a survival situation, and you can make your own by following a few simple steps. The example below illustrates how to make one by using some good rope and cylinders of wood or dowels. Take …
How to Make a Ginger Tincture and Why It’s Important Ginger is a powerful remedy that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It can target a wide-range of ailments that include something as simple as the common cold to protecting the gastrointestinal tract. Ginger can be consumed raw, in powdered form or in …
How to Build a Star Fire and Why it’s Important to Learn A star fire is one of the simplest and low-maintenance fires to construct, and it’s ideal to use in areas that are flat and dry. It was the fire of choice by many Native Americans out west for centuries, and its effectiveness is …
DIY Insect Repellent Ingredients: Dettol Baby oil Methylated spirits or rubbing alcohol. High purity is best. Hair atomiser Funnel Directions: Take the spray bottle and funnel and add 1/3 parts Dettol, 1/3 parts Diggers, and 1/3 parts baby oil. Put the top back on and shake. That’s it. This concoction will keep those pesky mosquitoes …
How to Build an Improvised Survival Umbrella I’ll be the first to admit that making a survival umbrella may not be the most practical project to get involved with. This is primarily due to the relatively-small amount of protection that they provide against rain. However, you never know when knowing how to make a rudimentary …
How to Make a Powerful and Safe Household Cleaning Spray Any time that you can use natural ingredients to make household cleaners puts you in an advantageous position. This is true for everyday life as well as during long-term survival situations. Believe it or not, it doesn’t take a lot to make effective alternatives to …
How to Can Fresh Blackberry Preserves in a Few Easy Steps Blackberries are nutritional powerhouses, and they also make for delicious preserves. You can produce your own batch with a few basic ingredients and by following a few simple steps. Take a look at how you can incorporate this nutritious and tasty treat into your …
How to Build a Rudimentary Raised Planter Bed Planter boxes are one of the most important components of a productive garden. They make it easy to group crops and give them the nutrients they need, and they are also an important pest-control strategy. If you have the resources and time to build planter boxes, doing …
