If you live in certain parts of the country, you stockpile and prep with the possibility of an earthquake in mind. They’re not exactly the most predictable natural disasters you can encounter so it can be nerve-wracking when there is an increase in the number of smaller earthquakes near you. Yellowstone National Park, for example,…
How Geometry Class Taught Us To Estimate Distance in the Wilderness
When we were in school, most of us constantly wondered how we were going to use certain concepts and principles in the real world. That may have been the case for topics like geometry, algebra and calculus, particularly if math wasn’t your favorite subject. If you’re a survivalist, you may not call upon your math skills…
Lower Monthly Costs in the Long-Term With Tesla’s New Solar Roof
The movement toward living a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle includes recycling and finding alternative sources of power. One of the leading alternatives is solar power so it’s not surprise that an innovative company like Tesla has been able to create a solar roof. While it could be particularly beneficial for those who live off the grid, this…
Naturally Keep Mosquitos At Bay Using These Herbs
Summer comes with many perks: sunny days, warm weather and tropical vacations. It’s likely you’re spending many days hiking or at the beach and many nights at backyard parties or bonfires. As with most things, we have to take the good with the bad. In the case of summer, the bad means mosquitoes and other…
Some Bottled Water May Not Be As Safe As We Thought
We’re taught from a young age about the importance of water and hydration. That’s especially the case if you’re a survivalist and understand how the accessibility to a clean water supply can mean the difference between life and death when in the wilderness. Water is something our bodies cannot go more than a couple of days…
This Community Made A Cheap & Effective Air Conditioner Using 2 Materials
There are many technological inventions that we take advantage of on a daily basis. We forget that running water, cell phones, internet and air conditioning, among many other advancements, have a large impact on our comfort and efficiency. In other nations, however, people aren’t as fortunate. They have to rely upon their ingenuity and limited…
75 Year Later This Perfectly Preserved Couple Was Found in the Swiss Alps
While winter may not be everyone’s favorite time of year, we can all agree that a blanket of white snow is both refreshing and beautiful, particularly after a hot summer. While the frozen ice that often comes with the snow can be dangerous for driving, hiking and walking, it has the ability to keep things…
5 Ways To Have a Flourishing Garden on Dry Soil
Gardening in any type of environment takes time, patience and some luck. There are many factors to growing a successful garden, some of which are temperature, fertilizer, planting method and soil. Luckily, we can control a number of the factors while others we have to learn how to deal with, such as dry soil. There’s no…
9 Tips to Get More Eggs From Those Chickens
When compared to winter, summer on a homestead is much preferable. We can soak up the vitamin D we missed during the cold months, rejuvenate the crops and feel more comfortable keeping the animals outdoors. However, depending on your location, summertime can prove difficult for certain animals. Even we can start to feel lethargic and dehydrated…
