For DIY’er, preppers, and homesteader’s we need to always make sure that we have the right tools on hand. And for those tools and supplies that we don’t have we need to know how to either make them or where to get them. Thankfully we are good at both. Cement is one of those things that…
Major Decision By Court: AR-15’s are NOT Protected Under the 2nd Amendment
The gun debate is always a hot button topic especially when it comes to hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and people living off the grid. It seems that this topic just got a little bit hotter due to a landmark decision by The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals who have decided that the AR-15 is not protected by the…
5 Life Hacks For The Five Gallon Bucket
Chances are if you have done any amount of home improvement projects around your house you have one of these sitting in an empty corner of a barn, shed, or workshop. In fact, you may have multiples which are more often than not the case. So rathe than leaving them sitting there going to waste…
How a Small Glass Square Will Change The Way We Power Our Home
As technology advances, we are finding that the world is at our fingertips. There is so much potential and power around us on a daily basis and we have taken it for granted for so long that we do not even recognize it when it’s staring us in the face. This is the same with…
How To Find The Way Back To Civilization When Lost
Getting lost is a fear that many people have. The wilderness can be a dangerous place and we hear all the time of hikers losing their way and encountering predatory animals, harsh weather conditions, and other dangers. Many of them, if they are found, are usually malnourished, dehydrated and suffering from exhaustion. They are often…
How To Use The Batoning Method The Right Way
Most people who are outdoorsmen know what we are referring to when we say Batoning. For those of you who may not know here is a simple explanation: Batoning is a survival and bushcraft technique whereby a sturdy knife is lodged in a piece of wood then struck repeatedly by a baton-like object, a heavy…
Why a Flour Mill is Important in Survival
When looking at what to prepare for long-term survival situations it’s always good to make sure that you have a variety of things stockpiled. It’s best to think of things before this kind of situation hits as if you think of it after then what you are looking for may already be gone. It’s Good…
How To Make a DIY Cell Phone Solar Charger
Cell phones have become vital tools in everyone’s lives. We rely on them for maps, compasses, radios and of course as a phone. so what happens when there is a disaster and you are stuck with no power? How do you keep your phone charged? The grid isn’t a guaranteed source of power and relying on…
How To Make Homemade Insect Repellent
There is nothing worse on a nice spring or summer day than to be bombarded by insects. In my neighborhood alone there are at least three types of mosquitoes and a dozen horse, deer, and black fly species, plus “no-see-ums” and green-head flies that run in sequence, starting in late April and lasting until the…
