When looking at survival you should know that food gathering is an important part of that plan. For those that are not experienced hunting can prove to be difficult. Yet it’s necessity is important. There is actually a way you can set a trap for wild birds using a few natural items found in the…
17 Useful Ways To Utilize PVC in a Survival Situation. (With Instructions)
We are finding more and more that PVC pipe is one of those things that is so versatile that it can be used for just about anything! Almost every building constructed in the last 20 years has at least some PVC piping under sinks and as drainage conduits Of all the survival materials available after a…
Building Low Cost Solar Panels That Actually Work
While Tesla has cornered the market on all things related to energy efficiency there are still some options for those who cannot or refuse to shell out large amounts of money to a corporation when they can simply do it themselves. I will admit that when I came across the plans for building DIY solar…
10 Inventions That Make Us Scream “Take My Money”
I am all about working. Hard work is something that was taught to me at a very early age. My father came from a coal mining family from West Virginia so everything they had, it was worked hard for. They didn’t throw things away simply because they were a little worn or outdated they simply fixed…
Most People Have No Idea How To Spot The Rabbit’s Nest- Here is How To Do It
Recently you may have noticed a video circling around showing what looks to be a normal lawn. The one thing you don’t see is just below the unassuming tuft of grass lay a hidden gem. A gem in the form of baby rabbits. Now to the naked eye, most people would not think twice about…
DIY Camping Bucket Lights
For this particular project, we are utilizing two-gallon buckets. I am sure you can adjust this as needed however for sake of argument we are going with the smaller version. The reason I love this project is that it’s not only a creative way to use buckets but it’s a great way to add some light…
How to Make Lye From Wood Ashes
In the DIY community, self-sufficiency is key! Sodium hydroxide or Lye is a chemical made from wood ash or salt. For this particular use, we are looking at how to make it with wood ash. Making Lye is one way of introducing a little more self-sufficiency into everyday life and it also makes for a…
Transform Old Drill Bits Into This Epic Survival Item
Stop tossing away old drill bits! Check Out How You Can Recycle Them Into Useful Tools! Forging your own whittling knives may seem like a daunting task, but it’s an incredible process that can be completed in your own back yard. With all of the proper tools, forging knives takes patience and time. But the…
These are The 5 Things Professional Survivalist Say Are Totally Ridiculous
There are some things that people believe that we often wonder “What were you thinking!” When it comes to prepping we do so much research and we take heed to most of what we are told. That way, should the day ever come when our skills are put to the test we will have an…