Whenever we mention lockpicking everyone seems to suddenly get up in arms as if we are giving thieves and robbers a personal key to their home which couldn’t be further from the truth. I once heard that “locks were invented to keep honest people from stealing your stuff.” This phrase set off a light bulb…
The Benefits of Coffee in a Survival Setting
Coffee has become more than just something people drink, it has become a culture within it’s own industry. Every year coffee companies profit billions of dollars in revenue that all stems from a simple bean that is harvested, roasted and sold across the world. People will argue over which company or brand does it best and…
Build This Awesome Camper For Only $150
Now that spring is almost upon us people everywhere are breaking out their camping gear and getting ready for an awesome spring. Campfires, marshmallows, and nature are three of the best things that someone can do to get rid of the stresses of everyday living. Yet there is one thing that I hate about camping…
After 10K Hours in a 700 Year old Cave Man’s Off Grid Home is now Complete
We all have dreams, desires, and goals that we want to accomplish before we leave this earth. There are things that we have promised ourselves, promised others and are just sitting there, in the back of our minds unrealized and unstarted. There are often times I wonder to myself what it would take to actually…
Handyman’s Tricks To Common Household Problems
It’s always good to have a friend who is handy. Especially one that makes his living as a handyman and has done so for years. The reason is they are more than willing to share what they know. There are so many things that go into owning a home that at times it’s impossible to…
Toxic Mold Exposure Symptoms
There are so many threats to our health out there that sometimes it’s hard to tell when a headache is due to the day to day stress of life of if it has a more sinister cause. Toxic mold is something that everyone in all climates needs to be aware of and knowing the bodies…
Can Knives Be Deadlier Than Guns? The Answer May Be Surprising
“Don’t Bring A Knife To A Gun Fight” May be the biggest lie ever told. We have heard this phrase more times that I am sure we care to even count and the worst part of it…it may not even be true! There is the obviousness of why one wouldn’t bring a knife to a…
Nonlethal Protection That Will Give a Needed Resource: TIME
There are many ways that you can protect yourself from an oncoming predator. Whether it’s human or animal you need to find ways to protect yourself and those that you love. That is why we have been looking into nonlethal forms of protection for preppers, survivalists, and homesteaders. If you are thrown into a post-collapse…
Bushcraft Water Filtration System that Costs PENNIES to Make
What do you get when you take a PVC pipe, a coffee filter, and activated charcoal? An awesome water filtration system that works EVERY time! As a matter of fact – this is the most popular water filter available and uses a heftier strainer to get out all of the debris from your water. This…
