Tips for Buying Property With Little or No Money So many of us dream of a little acreage or a lot of acreage of our own. But property doesn’t come inexpensively nor can more be produced. So how does the average working person make such an important purchase with limited funds? Continue at the link …
10 Smart Redneck Lessons Whether you call it jimmy-rigged, a thing-a-bob, or an old timer’s hack, those that have lived country all their lives can teach all of us a thing or two about living off grid should a situation arise that requires us to do so. We have now seen the vindication of ‘redneck‘ …
DIY Crock Pot Moonshine Still I never ever would have thought to use my beloved crock pot to make moonshine! The instructions do require some alterations to the pot so if I ever decide to add moonshine making to my list of skills I will use an old crock pot. However for those that …
9 Reasons to have a Coffee Can in Your Survival Kit No matter what kind of kit your putting together BOB, INCH, 72 HR etc.. ease of storage and ability to carry it comfortably is almost as important as what is in it. I had not honestly thought of a coffee can as fitting into either …
DIY Bio Fuel Briquettes People have used bio briquettes as a fuel source, sometimes their only fuel source for many years. But there are a whole generation of younger people who have never heard of it. They work well for camping, fireplaces and wood stoves. Making your own and saving them for emergencies, camping …
Self-sufficient Goat Keeping Before deciding to raise goats, rabbits, chickens or any critter typically classified as a farm animal there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. Pygmy goats and miniature pigs have become to many like a household pet! They are not the same as a dog or cat or other typically domesticated animal. Just like any …
Some posts may contain affiliate links, Combining Your Tomato & Potato Plants Use your garden space wisely this year, see how you can grow a tomato & potato on one plant. I knew you could do this with certain trees and bushes, but didn’t know you could do so with vegetables! This post will make …
Affordable Survival Superfoods To Stockpile What affordable superfoods should you be storing? Some of the items on the list are a bit surprising. I strongly believe in storing healthy and nutritious foods. I think it’s more important than ever during a time of crisis where you would be burning more calories and under more stress lowering your immunity. …
Open Locks with a Soda Can In “normal” times this trick should ONLY be used on your own property! If you have forgotten the combination or lost the key this can save you the cost of a locksmith. . In a long term emergency scenario is when knowing how to open these locks could be …
10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago Many of the old ways are how the ‘new’ ways were developed! From backing up an attacking dog, removing splinters and even homemade fire extinguishers! Old lifehacks can be applied to today’s situations when modern methods aren’t available. Check them out at the link below 10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago This …
