Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Containers A dab of this and dollop of that left in the containers? Don’t waste it! Use it and then reuse the container too! I thought I was clever using my old mustard containers for storing home mixed basting sauces and marinating seasonings. But the good folks at Buzzfeed have …
Testing Home Canning For Seal & Spoilage Very important information especially for new canners! We work very hard to make sure our home grown produce are tasty and safe. The last thing we want is to make anyone sick with our efforts! Please always test any preserved food whether store bought or home canned. Be …
21 Ways to Recycle a Yoga Mat Homesteaders, preppers, and those on a budget all advocate recycling, reusing and renewing! If everyone were to recycle, reuse, and renew we can together leave more resources for future generations! Yoga mats are fantastic to upcycle. I discovered after purchasing a mat and the wonderfully comfortable outfit, that yoga was …
DIY Box Rabbit Trap During our countries past we have seen some very lean times as a nation. Why slogans like a chicken in every pot became so popular. Trapping became a way of life for many families. Whether you are homesteading or off the grid or just need to file the information under good …
Ten Free Preps Often when we think of prepping the first things that come to mind also come with a hefty price tag. Storage foods and specialized gear are just a couple. However, a true prepper knows that the most important of all preparations is knowledge and creativity which are the lightest and mostly likely …
Surviving Summer Nights Without A/C The administrator of SHTF and Prepping Central and I were chatting just today about the misery of the combination of heat and humidity in our respective home states. Nothing ruins a good day like a bad night’s sleep! The next day tends to be even more miserable as you …
Turning Your Vehicle Into A Portable Generator Sometimes you just need more power! You could find yourself in a remote location and where is the generator? Why it’s back in the garage at home of course!. You can make your vehicle into a portable generator at a reasonable price and then have power from your …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Several Methods for Tanning Hides Knowing how to tan hides is a very important skill to know, if SHTF, there will be no new jackets, no new blankets being made or imported in. It will be up to us to stay warm; this is one of the best ways to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Foods You Can Regrow From Scraps! I find this idea to be the true meaning of waste not want not! I always have something growing on my kitchen windowsill awaiting planting. I find this process much easier than the actual planting of a seed. I really like the concept …
Bugging In? Tips to Fortify Your Home In an emergency situation or just part of everyday normal life we all want our homes to be our castles and as safe as possible for ourselves and our families. Our home should always be our safe haven from the rest of the world. In a SHTF scenario …
