Some posts may contain affiliate links. Practical Skills People Once Knew As technology has grown the use of practical old skills and knowledge has steadily declined. We are so dependent upon the electronics and gadgets of today that without them many are simply lost. In a post SHTF world this will mean chaos. Basic things …
Uses for an Empty Altoids Can Altoids were first marketed in Europe as a treatment for intestinal discomfort in 1780 and weren’t available in the United States until 1918. By 1920 they had become a popular breath mint everywhere. For some reason there seems something almost wasteful to simply toss out the little metal Altoids tin …
DIY Stone Survival Blades Stone blades made eons ago are still being unearthed by archaeologists all over the world. Making stone blades from the smaller arrow head to the larger spear head or knife was a skill practiced by our ancestors no matter from where you come. They still exist today to be found in the digs …
Creating a Safe Room in Your Home For the last couple of centuries people have been building storm cellars and storm rooms in hopes of remaining safe during severe storms. But in the last couple of decades a different kind of safe room has become popular. A reaction to the newer human threat of home invasions and robberies. …
DIY Cabin Kits At one time or another all of us have probably put together a piece of furniture that came with instructions that said some assembly required. Look at this as the same thing only on a bit bigger scale! Archer Cabins sells the kits and you install them for a combo that equals …
8 DIY Wind Turbine Plans Wind turbines are devices that convert kinetic wind driven energy to electrical power or into battery charging power. Homesteaders and preppers alike desire to have an alternative power source for off grid living. Whether you believe the next crisis will result in the power grid being disabled long term and want …
DIY Camp Kitchen Chuck Box For avid campers and those who are setting up a bug out vehicle this is a really neat idea and project. You can purchase a chuck box for about $400 retail depending upon the maker and options. However if you do it yourself you can customize it to your specifications. …
Post SHTF Dentistry Needles and dentists are two things that frighten me. Dentists with needles are among the most scary people on the planet in my opinion! If you have ever had a bad dentist or a bad tooth without easy access to a dentist I know you understand. After a SHTF event that scenario could become true for …
DIY Survival Crossbow Not everyone owns a gun. Not every country even allows private citizens to own guns. But everyone will need to eat even after a total SHTF event. Hunting with a bow has several advantages in a crisis situation. It’s quieter, the ammunition is easier to make yourself and may even end up …
Downloadable Customizable Food Storage Spreadsheet Even non-prepping folks make a grocery list. Just think of this as the grand-daddy of all grocery lists! When I first began food storage I didn’t even realize I was “prepping”. I was attempting to be frugal. I bought when on sale and in bulk then broke it down in more …
