It’s not secret that while yes surviving after a “fallout” or “off the grid” is important and an ever increasing concern how does one prepare for that if they cannot even survive off of the wage that they are provided now. More and more people are crying out about how the minimum wage needs to be increased,…
What Everyone Needs to Know About Building an Underground Home FULL PDF ENCLOSED
We have been following the underground house movement for awhile now. Not as long as it has been around because it has been around for a very long time. These homes are insanely economical, better for the environment and simply peaceful as they meld together humanity with nature. It’s this cathartic blend that takes away…
Handy Man Hacks That are Pure Genius
1. Extension Cord Caddy This is something that I feel everyone needs. I know that I have at least 4 of these in my garage because the last thing I want to deal with is a tangled up extension cord! Extension cords are a huge pain and if left bundled up on the floor and…
50 Survival Hacks Everyone Needs
As a society, we have come to rely on objects to help us survive. These objects are powered by electrictial grids that are unreliable and our dependence on them is only going to make things worse. Don’t believe me? Watch someone when their electronic device stops working, you will see a slow but steady panic rise…
Snow Banking Around Home For Warmth, Does It Work
As the chill of winter is still upon us we are all looking for ways to keep warm. There are some natural ways that we can help stay warm especially if you live in areas where large amounts of snowfall for weeks or months at a time. There are some theories going around on how…
Heating a Home Which is Better: Outdoor Boiler vs. Wood Stoves
This debate is one that has been ongoing in our circles. There are many ways to heat your home and we are looking for the king of all ways. so we have compared two of the top front runners to see which one finally comes out on top. There are those who swear by the…
How To Make An Ice Gel Pack
It’s always good to have ice packs around. As DIY’ers we work a lot and that can lead to sore muscles, sprains and other aches and pains. In order to keep going, we must get rid of the aches and pains and continue plowing forward. As the motto goes here why buy when you can…
FEMA Disaster Symbols: What Do They Mean?
Disasters can happen quickly that is why not only do you need to know how to survive but you need to know what signs to look for and what they mean. Usually, after a disaster, FEMA is sent out to search, assess, and recover any and all that are still in danger. As they go…
Smith & Wesson Still Standing By Its Decision To Move Forward With Name Change
It seems that Smith and Wesson are sticking to their guns (pun intended). Since December and even after some backlash over headlines notifying the public that they will be forgoing the current Smith & Wesson name for American Outdoor Brands they are sticking by their decision. While they have repeatedly said that the firearms division…