The art of survival is all about mixing a different set of skills. If you’re lucky, you’re surrounded by a group of people who each have specialized talents and can do the things that you’re not able to do. However, in a dire situation, including one with a natural disaster, it’s important to learn how…
7 Coffee Substitutes to Grow or Find in The Wild!
It happens to the best of us. We are at the mercy of caffeine and can’t seem to start our day without a cup of coffee. Whether it’s iced or hot, black or with plenty of milk and sugar, we all need that caffeine boost in the morning to get going. It might all be…
How Much Solar Power Does a Home Really Need
With the increasing move toward living a greener and more self-sufficient lifestyle, people are turning to technology to make it possible. A solar panel system provides an alternative power source and is healthier for the environment. If you don’t live off the grid, solar panels can provide a back-up power in the event of a disaster…
Homesteaders Beware: The Worm That Can Kill Goats and Sheep
Animal ownership is full of surprises, both good and bad. We love having them around because they add extra love to our lives and in the case of a homestead, they help to ensure self-sufficiency. Whether our animals live inside our homes or outside on a farm, it can be concerning when they exhibit signs…
Glass Jar Projects to Kick Start Spring
It’s getting to be that time of year when the urge to spring clean begins to hang over our head. The warmer weather begs us to make our homes more bright, fresh, clean and organized. Our houses need to be dusted off after winter. We immediately think of updating our backyard by adding new plants…
[Video] 10 Foot Gator Climbs To 2nd Story Porch
We all have that one animal that completely terrifies us to our very core. Many people are deathly afraid of spiders, snakes or insects in general. What about alligators? They’ve been around since the prehistoric age and have survived through the centuries. They’re stealthy and strong animals that are not to be messed with. When we were…
5 Must Have’s That All Professional Cleaners Swear By
As spring arrives, we’ve realized how much we missed the Vitamin D, warm weather, bright flowers and beach days. Most people would agree that those are their favorite things about the season. However, for many cleaning professionals, spring cleaning is their favorite part of the season. People get that itch to suddenly cleanse their homes of…
Tools Crucial to Pioneers Survival
What would we do without basic necessities like electricity and running water? We are fortunate enough to live in a day and age when technological advancements make our lives easier so we often take these things for granted. Imagine living as a pioneer. Most of us wouldn’t be able to live that way for more than…
How To Build a Wooden Alternator
As a survivalist, your first priority is to ensure that you can remain self-sufficient and safe in any situation. Your preparations might include a stockpile, arming yourself or researching alternative sources of power. In this day and age, technology allows us to be more independent than ever before, which is why homesteading and living off…
