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 …
Space Saving Furniture Makes 1 Room Into 2 or 3 Most of us live in average sized homes or apartments. With the price of real estate these days downsizing is often the only way to own property anymore. Those building or creating a bug out location know it is especially difficult to create a safe …
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 …
Ultimate Off-Road RV Wow what a vehicle this one is! It seems it does just about everything but drive itself. Some of the features include a firewood box, a shower, and the camp seating built into the running boards and storage bins all around the truck’s perimeter. The ATVs on the roof are a definite …
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 …
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 …
Build a Self Feeding Fire An interesting way to build a fire that could last all night literally! The video below demonstrates hedgehogleatherworks.com‘s technique for building a fire that will burn continuously and does not require maintenance. This could provide you with heat all night without constant tending. In the video he uses small pieces of wood for …
Smoked Jerky Marinade Jerking meat is one way to preserve it long term. Not only does it provide a ton of protein when needed but it tastes great and is easy to carry. After seasoning and drying, seal it up in an airtight container and it weighs only ounces more than the container itself. Makes it …
Prepped College Kid Stops Shooter Teaching Your Children can Pay Off with Their Lives We discuss being prepared at all times and as adults we are relieved as each day passes that we aren’t called upon to use those special skills and or preps. Even harder is teaching our kids to be prepared. School is …
DIY Faraday Cages What are faraday cages? Why would you need one? What electronics can it protect? How would you build one and can you improvise one? There are a number of different ideas on the subject, Less about the effects of the EMP or even the cause because in today’s political arena we are all …
