Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing Antibacterial Bandages Growing a bandage?? Yes, indeed the Stachys byzantine otherwise known as Wooly Lamb’s Ear is a natural antibacterial. antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. The soft fussy leaves sooth the wound and make a super absorbent bandage. This plant has more medical uses as well and would make an excellent addition to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Shotgun Shell Fishing Rod Rack An inexpensive DIY rod rack that organizes rods and keeps your gear up and out of harms way. Better yet its an easy DIY project that recycles spent shotgun shells. How cool would this look in your garage, sporting goods room or anywhere you keep your …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Using a Wood Fire Homesteaders, preppers and the fiscally responsible all can when produce is in season for use when it is not so readily available. One of the best ways of reducing your monthly grocery bill and extending the use of your harvest. Not only financially responsible, home …
Creative Survival – 37 Survival Hacks All humans and even the ultra-responsible prepper want the magic tool, gizmo or key piece of information that will ensure that they and those they care about will survive any SHTF event that could possibly befall them. However, Murphy’s law doesn’t stop applying because the world as we know it has …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Edible Cactus Health Benefits & Recipes Foraging isn’t just for the woods! Desert plants can be nutritious and edible as well. The most common of those is the cactus. The edible cactus has been on the menu in many countries for years but it only in recent years gained …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin We have seen several end results of homes built from shipping containers both those above and below ground. However, this is the first one that has shown the process from deciding on a floor plan all the way through the actual framing and building. …
Thoughts on a Bug Out Vehicle for the Suburban Survivalist Everyone needs to put some thought into a bug out vehicle that is right for them. Even if you don’t plan on bugging out there are emergencies where your survival could depend on getting out. I wouldn’t recommend the “STRIPES” bus pictured for the majority …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. When Are You Prepping Too Much? Too much of a good thing is still too much! When you first begin prepping and realize all the possible scenarios can cause you to overdo it. We need to take care that we don’t get so caught up in the possible negatives …
DIY Cedar Smokehouse Smoking meats to preserve them is one of the oldest methods of food preservation there is. From jerky to smoke house hams the majority of us have had smoked or dried meat in one form or another. How to get this great flavor and the benefits of long-term preservation of the proteins …
Factory Converted to Indoor Farm I admit being torn by this new form of farming. I am grateful that old factories are no longer spewing toxic chemicals into our air and that those de-funked factories are once again employing workers across the world. It is also uplifting to see that more effort is being made …
