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Build a Finnish Rakovalkea Gap Fire

Build a Finnish Rakovalkea Gap Fire I always think of a campfire more like a primitive outdoor stove! The warmth emitted just isn’t awesome unless you are sitting or lying right next to it. Especially if have small children or even just are a restless sleeper yourself, sleeping warm and cozy next to the campfire …

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Bomb Resistant Wallpaper

Bomb Resistant Wallpaper Wow! If you are considering new construction particularly in a commercial environment this is definitely an upgrade, you may want to consider. Sadly, in the world today, protecting your building and customers from suicide bombers is not a far-fetched idea. But even better yet, if this wallpaper liner can reduce damage from …

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Having the Don’t Come Here Chat

Having the Don’t Come Here Chat We have all heard the “Well if anything bad happens, I/we will just come to your place”. Then they give you that silly grin which says without words (In my opinion). “You are so overreacting” and “If something bad does happen you will need me even more than now …

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3 Super Seeds For Long Term Storage

3 Super Seeds For Long Term Storage

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 3 Super Seeds For Long Term Storage When I think of seed storage I am thinking for my family and my thoughts go to veggies and herbs. Garden seeds particularly those that are quick and easy to grow. My thoughts were not geared towards longer term survival of the …

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A-Z Herbal Remedies

A-Z Herbal Remedies In times of poverty one of the things that goes first into the luxury category is over the counter treatments. It is also one of the first resources eaten up by a disaster situation and this can be a scenario as close as the community down the street from you or in …

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DIY Insulated Tire Water Trough

DIY Insulated Tire Water Trough A really neat idea for keeping your smaller livestock and larger pets’ water from freezing this winter! Susan’s husband built the trough pictured above for their goat. But it would work for big dogs, smaller horses, etc… Best of all it is a recycling project and requires no power source so …

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Essential Diagrams For Camping

Essential Diagrams For Camping

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Essential Diagrams For Camping Camping for pleasure or out of necessity due to a disaster, either way making it easier is a plus! I also enjoy infographics which are so much easier to print out and follow. No offense fellas but it is also easier to get a husband, …

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What To Put In Your Pet Survival Kit

What To Put In Your Pet Survival Kit Like many many pet owners across the world my animals are not just a pet, they are members of the family! Of course my dog and my cat have their own bug out bags! I also have additional supplies set aside for them in the event of …

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DIY No-Freeze Watering Station

DIY No-Freeze Watering Station While there is still a bit of warmth in the air, now is a great time to winterize your chicken coop by installing a heat lamp and an anti-freeze watering station. Nothing is worse than having to go out into the cold to thaw out or replace your chickens’ water twice …

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DIY Tooth Extraction

DIY Tooth Extraction I actually own a tool like the one in this picture and the sight of it makes me quake in my boots! But I have had plenty of dental problems and realize there could come a time in a long term SHTF scenario where professional dental care isn’t available. My best advice is …

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