DIY Vertical Squash Arch Who would have thought that squash could be the focal point of your garden? Better yet you can build it yourself! Squash actually is a pretty plant, a bit of a rambling vine that has to be tamed or it takes over the space, but it has great large deep green …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cleaning and Filleting Fish One food source if you live in an area with lakes or rivers is fish. (Deep sea fishing or ocean fishing are a whole different sport and food source) Not only are they healthy for us they are an excellent survival food in a crisis situation. …
DIY Cold Frame A Simple Cold frame will extend your Vegetable Growing Season into the Winter months. A Cold frame—simply an enclosed area with a clear top to let in sunlight—is one of the easiest ways to do this. All you need are a few basic supplies and your imagination.The only essential for the frame’s …
Hand Tools in a Power Down Crisis In most emergency situations the first thing down is the power grid. Unfortunately those types of emergencies are often caused by natural disasters which can also damage your home and property.If gas is available to run a generator, yes your power tools will come in real handy. However, …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 31 Creative Raised Garden Beds More and more people are gardening in small urban areas. One of the major issues to overcome when gardening in an urban environment is space. Raised garden beds are one solution. They are also a wonderful option for those that have difficulty stooping and …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Charge Your Electronics with Campfire Power Charge your small electronics with fire and boiling water! In a long term SHTF crisis power may not be available, batteries will wear out and die, solar power can fail in inclement weather or the panels broken in all the chaos. With this charging method you connect …
Build Your Own Raised Garden Beds For space saving and high yields, it’s hard to beat a vegetable garden grown in raised beds. Raised beds can improve production as well as save space, time, and money. They also are the perfect solution for… dealing with difficult soils such as heavy clay and can improve your …
Weekend Projects For Preppers Buzz Feed provides us with 11 weekend projects recommended by the Mountain Man. Some of these projects are ones that can be done at home, but most require you get out of the chair and get out there and try them! I grew up in Minnesota and I have to admit that …
46 Tips to Make Your Dollar go Farther A penny saved is a penny earned was never truer than in today’s economy. Lots of people are beginning to understand that concept with DIY projects, couponing, energy conservation, and creating power alternatives. Making your own products (MIY) is another way to save a dollar! Every journey for anything starts with the …
DIY Potato Vodka and Survival uses for Alcohol Whether you enjoy an occasional cocktail or not, learning how to make your own vodka or other spirits can be a handy survival skill. After the dust settles in a SHTF scenario it becomes an awesome barter item. Not just for those that want to drink it …
