It always amazes me how people can survive the harshest conditions living an off the grid lifestyle. First off the lifestyle is not the easiest to maintain. It takes a lot of work and dedication to live like that and in a world where everything is instant, it may be a hard transition fro some…
Want to Keep Mice Away From The House or Homestead- The Answer is in The Campfire
Every time you burn wood in your fireplace, in a campfire or firepit did you know that you are creating something that can actually help you around the house. When I found out everything that wood ash actually does I was stunned. Seriously stunned. In fact I started saving the wood ask and using it…
This WWII-Inspired Thumb Dagger Is a Really Cool Piece of Survival Gear!
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of, it’s the cloak-and-dagger espionage and survival tactics used by agents and operatives during World War II. Warfare and intelligence gathering underwent and pivotal shift during this era, and some of the tactics used back then are still relevant today, and useful for anyone who’s interested in…
These 8 Random Hacks Will Change Everything!!! Number 7 Blew My Mind!
There are so many hacks out there nowadays that sometimes it’s hard to keep track of them all. These however, are ones that I will remember because I am now using them almost daily! I am all about making my life (and yours) a little easier because let’s face it the less time we spend…
How To Make A Duct Tape Bucket That Works
Duct tape is the one item that is absolutely essential in everyday life. I am not sure how people survived without it for thousands of years. I’m sure they had their ingenious ways which we will look at later but today we are looking at how to use duct tape to survive. Sure, it can…
Wilderness Survival: How To Make A Bowdrill
There are many things you need to know in order to survive in the wilderness. Choosing to live off the grid means that you have to be prepared for anything at any time. This means knowing how to start fires when you have no lighter, matches or tools. So what do you do? Simple- look…
Is Kitty Litter The Most Overlooked Prepper Item
I know it sounds crazy! In fact, when having this discussion with friends I laughed when someone brought it up but then realized that they had a very valid point. When (or if for you non-believers) the lights go out and the power goes off we are left with a society that is living life…
Off The Grid Survival: Man Lives in Cave for 40 Years
You are never too old for living off the grid! I sometimes hear people say that they are simply too old to live off the grid. Which to me translates into it’s just really hard so why would I. While yes I believe to each their own let’s at least be honest and say “I…