How to Dress a Rabbit in Minutes Rabbit is one of the best meats that you can raise or hunt. Not only are they prolific breeders, but rabbits also feed on healthy foods, which means their meat is lean and full of nutrients that we need. Raising and trapping rabbit is also very easy, and …
Preparing Your Children for a Crisis: Using Games to Teach We all know that preparing for disaster is serious business, and the choices we make now can impact our ability to survive and thrive during and after a crisis. It’s also important to get children ready to manage during difficult times as well. Aside from …
Tips on How to Prepare for a Tornado We all know about the devastating effect that tornadoes can have, and all of us should be at least marginally-prepared in case we get caught in the path of one of these ferocious storms. While many homes and buildings in tornado-prone areas have safe rooms, basements or …
How to Perform an Emergency Tracheotomy in the Field A tracheotomy is an emergency medical procedure that is used when a patient receives a trauma to the throat and the trachea, or windpipe, becomes obstructed. It is a relatively simple procedure, but it also involves a lot of risk to the patient. Consequently, even paramedics …
How to Can Pickled Beets the Easy Way Beets are not the most popular vegetable due to their potent, earthy flavor. However, they are loaded with nutrients that can be invaluable during a long-term survival or off-the-grid situation. Canning beets can give you a supply that can last up to two years, and this is …
How to Make a Smoke Signal From Your First Aid Kit Most first aid kits have everything that you need to create an improvised smoke bomb or signal in the field. Knowing the following trick can end up saving your life during an emergency, and it only takes a couple of steps to prepare the …
How to Modify Batteries and Get Better Use out of Them There are many disposable batteries that can be re-purposed in order to provide power for a broader range of electronic devices. A lot of people don’t know that battery manufacturers use common components for different products as a way to increase sales and profits. …
Practical Uses for Coffee Filters Coffee filters can be used for a lot of things aside from making coffee. Their versatility makes them an essential item to have on hand in any stockpile or bug out bag, even though loading up on coffee filters is often the last thing on our minds. Here are a …
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 …
Airport Cops Told To Run and Hide During a Terrorist Attack Chicago Airports have a big security problem, and it wasn’t until the wake of the bombings in Turkey that this news became public. Apparently, a directive from the head of airport security instructs some police and public safety personnel to run and hide during …
