Simple Guide to Raising Rabbits for Meat Raising rabbits for meat is a touchy-subject for many, undoubtedly due to their cute and cuddly nature. While a lot people may cringe at the thought of growing rabbit for the purpose of butchering, the reality is that rabbit represents one of the best sources of meat that …
How to Make Dehydrated Broth at Home Using bullion cubes or dried broth is a great way to condense supplies and hopefully extend their shelf life. Commercial products are often loaded with additives and preservatives, in addition to a high level of sodium. You can make your own product at home in a few easy …
The Advantages of Using Garden Boxes Garden box ideas are everywhere, and much of their popularity lies in their practicality. If you haven’t considered using garden boxes before, maybe learning about some of their benefits will give you something worth thinking about. Let’s look at some of their benefits, and how they may help you …
How to Start a Fire with a Lemon and Some Metal Did you know that you can make a fire starter from a lemon and some common material? This is a surprisingly-effective trick, and it’s something that you may put to good use in the field one day. It involves a few simple steps, and …
How to Make an Emergency Flare Canister One of the least-talked about aspects of being stranded or lost is how to attract the right kind of attention and get rescued. People have died waiting to get rescued even though they notified contacts of their general location to alert authorities. The most common reasons these tragedies …
How to Make a Simple but Effective Solar Skillet Using the energy from the sun for cooking is one of the most efficient and resource-friendly ways to make meals during a survival situation. If you are in an area that has abundant sunlight, you can make a simple, yet highly-effective solar skillet and avoid the …
Children and Lock Down Drills: The New Normal Go on YouTube and search for children or school lock down drills. You will be amazed at the amount of videos that show what our kids are having to contend with at school. Even some preschools are teaching students what to do in order to hopefully stay …
Don’t Forget to Test Your Gear Before Heading Out One of the things that I notice about good fire houses is that they are staffed with people who are well-trained, drill and continually check their equipment. They have good routines, each member has certain tasks and people work together to ensure that their equipment is …
Lead in Drinking Water: Bigger Problem than Ever Imagined A recent report reveals that around 5300 municipal drinking water systems across the country are tainted with lead that exceeds safe drinking standards. Consequently, the problem in Flint, Michigan is just a drop in the bucket when compared to the ramifications of this report. Not only …
How to Build a Self-Standing Staircase Building a staircase is not that difficult, as long as you have the right tools and can make relatively precise cuts of wood. Let’s take a look at a basic design that you can use as a basis for a customized solution to meet your needs. Keep in mind …
