You may not think your chances get bit by a venomous snake are slim but why risk it? You should always know how to identify venomous snakes. By learning how to identify snakes, even babies, you can learn to recognize a snake by its coloring and head shape.This is something everyone should be prepared for.…
Ever Hear of a Wofati? What It Is and How to Build This Affordable and Eco-Friendly Structure
Over the years we have heard of many things. When it comes to how to and construction we have heard it all, or at least so we thought. The name “ Then someone mentioned “Wofati” and I was flat out confused. While it sounds like something out of a novel or the name of some…
The Forgotten Edible Plants of our Ancestors
Over time there are things that we forget. Ways of life that fall to the wayside because other things come along and take away our attention. The same goes for gardening and survival. If you look at your garden or any produce aisle, you are bound to find the basics, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes. Our ancestors…
Want To Survive an EMP Attack? If So, Do This!
An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is something that most survivalists or those who are living off the grid already know about. The general public seems to be blissfully unaware of the danger surrounding this concept. The thing I find terrifying is that this is not just something that can occur due to a manmade event, but…
Know How to Start a Fire After it Rains
There are times when I wish we could control mother nature but alas that power does not reside within my grasp. This, of course, makes camping or any sort of outdoor activity a bit stressful when nature does not cooperate and the skies open up and release rain all over all beautiful outdoor weekend. There…
How To Build A Cast Iron Kettle Fire “Pit”
I love fire pits! Seriously, it does not matter if it is summer, winter, spring, or fall this is one item that gets used year round! There are so many different kinds of fire pits that you can build/buy, but to me, it’s best if the one you have is one you have made with…
Why I Would Reconsider Living In Any of These 6 Places
Whether or not you like to travel or at looking for a place to move I would steer clear of these next places. While they may sound like places that you would want to visit based on name alone once you take a closer look, you may reconsider your options. While there are many places…
Fact or Fiction: These Well Known “Survival Tips” Could Do More Harm Than Good
There are so many tips out there about survival that sometimes if you’re inexperienced it’s hard to know which ones are true and which ones are made up. I for one honestly thought that some of these were fact but as it turns out after some digging they are in fact, fiction. Sometimes it’s really…
6 Really Fast Ways To Remove Rust & Save Your Tools
Rust is a killer. Seriously ask anyone who has had an epic tool set or wheelbarrow left out in the rain for days on end after letting a friend borrow them, I’m not bitter about it but seriously- rust is a killer. Had I known these 6 simple and effective techniques back then well, I…
