Concrete Blocks are one of the most versatile items one can have on hand and although normally associated with construction sites or heavier builds these blocks, when used correctly can do things the average person would never have thought of. The best part of these projects is not only the utility of the project itself…
How To Make a 5-Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator
This project is near and dear to our hearts as it has many uses for both pepper and DIY enthusiasts alike. Having the ability to source power without relying upon a grid is extremely important in the world of prepping. As DIY’ers with a special interest in survival, we love being able to find ways to…
How To Build A Full Size Smokehouse for Under $100
There is something about the smell of a smoking brisket that just makes the mouth water. It doesn’t even have to be brisket it can be any cut of meat that you so desire and as someone who attends and hosts many a BBQ, this is something that I have come to know and love.…
How To Cut a Hole in Glass Without Breaking It
Glass bottles are a great thing to have on hand for every DIY’er. A number of things can be done with a glass bottle and that ist seems to be growing by the day. Yet one thing is usually common in all of those projects and that is the need to cut a hole somewhere…
How To Build an Outdoor Canning Kitchen for Less Than $100
Spring is here and that means one thing: it’s time to break out the canning gear! Homesteaders, gardeners and those wanting to survive off the land listen up because this build is one that all of you will want to look into. One of the biggest aspects of living off the grid or living a…
Living Off The Grid: Tent Style
There are many benefits to living a life free from the chaos of a technology dependent society. Alternative living situations are no longer things that people simply think about then push to the side. More and more people are investing in the materials and supplies needed to transition from a life bound by constant connectivity to a…
10 of the Safest Places To Go if WWIII Breaks Out
No matter where we are at in the grand scheme of history, the threat of a massive war between nations is always a threat. I am sure that we have all watched the news, read the papers and thought about what we would do, where we would go should those bombs start cascading across the…
Better Than Wood: These DIY Firelogs are Every Prepper’s MUST HAVE Item
Using fire as a mean of energy has been something humankind has done since man first discovered it’s capabilities. Yet as technology progressed and we evolved we found other means to accomplish things such as cooking, heating water and keeping our homes warm. But at what cost. Thankfully there are some creative folks out there…
How To Open Any Can Without a Can Opener
While this hack is great and intended for those in a prepper/survival situation I can honestly say it is also useful for those who are…like me..finding themselves in an I went camping and forgot to bring a can opener, sort of way. This life hack is great for more than just survival Be honest, we…