This Is a Powerful, Versatile Tool! A compressed air gun is a powerful tool that’s surprisingly easy to make, even if you’re a DIY novice who’s just getting started. It’s also easier than you might think, and we found a simple, basic compressed air gun that costs just $60 to make and doesn’t require a…
The Rifle Musket Gets a Bad Rap…But Should It?
Some People Are Rethinking the Longheld Views on This Weapon! The Civil War created wartime casualties like nothing ever seen before, with estimates ranging from around 600,000 to 800,000. This has long been thought to be due to the adoption of the rifle musket, which was supposedly more accurate than the previously used weapon, the…
If You’ve Ever Wanted to Learn Blacksmithing, Now’s Your Chance!
We Love That This Old-School Technique is Making a Comeback! In the past few years, an increasing number of people have grown interested in becoming more self-sufficient so they don’t have to rely on going to the store every time they need something. This gives them more independence and in many cases also saves them…
Boost the Power of Your Wood-Burning Stove With These 2 Simple But Amazingly Effective Hacks!
You’ll Save Money and Energy! Thanks to modern technology, people can get both heat and air conditioning on demand, simply by pushing a button or adjusting the dial on their thermostat. This is a radical departure from how people used to heat their homes, which typically involved adding more wood to the fireplace or wood-burning…
Smith & Wesson Changes Its Name…You Won’t Believe What the Company Wants To Be Called!
We Don’t Think They’ll Be Using This Name in Any Famous Movie Scenes! Smith & Wesson is just about as all-American as it gets. The respected firearms company has been a leader in the industry for decades, and is one of the first things people think of when they think of guns. In fact, the…
This Is What It’s Like to Track a Deer in the Snow
This Was Almost the One That Got Away! Dedicated deer hunters know that tracking down that prize buck isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s often a test of one’s patience as well as their tracking skills. This is especially true if you’re working in an environment that’s not conducive to picking up clues. That’s certainly…
Build Your Own Hand Crank Generator and Never Worry About Power Outages Again!
This Is a Skill Everyone Should Have! If the electricity goes out in your area, or if the entire power grid goes down due to attack or other disaster, you’ll need a way to generate power so you can stay warm and safe. While you can make due without electricity, surviving and hopefully thriving will…
6 Ways Preppers Can Communicate With Each Other In a SHTF Crisis
These Tools Can Make All the Difference If the Grid Goes Down! If a catastrophe occurs, you might not be able to communicate via traditional forms of communication such as the telephone or Internet. For example, the power grid may go down or the phone lines may be down, forcing you to use old-school and…
When A Bug Out Bag Isn’t Enough: 3 More Ways to Prepare for a SHTF Moment
These Are Advanced Techniques, But Ones That Any Prepper Should Know! The concept of a bug out bag is popular not only among preppers, but also among the general public as well. After all, it doesn’t take much time or effort to put together an emergency bag that has a few basics such as non-perishable…
