Some posts may contain affiliate links. Blanching Vegetables for Storage Blanching is an important part of storing vegetables long term especially for freezing. You will notice a huge difference when using previously stored veggies that were not blanched prior. The hardest part of this process is knowing which vegetables need to be blanched and for …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Catching, Filtering, & Storing Rainwater Just about anyone can stick a rain barrel under an eave and catch rainwater. After of course, checking if you have any rules against it from any HOA that might govern your property. Some states have laws about catching rainwater, however, in most of …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes (2 links) One thing that is plentiful now and will be after a SHTF long term event are squirrels. Many folks eat squirrel on a regular basis in some parts of the world. But for those that haven’t you can find some …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Backyard Bushcraft W/O the Wilderness! When I think of using bushcraft I think of the woods, mountains, and the wild. It has been the excuse for many of us to put off working on our bushcraft skills. After all we have jobs, families and places to go, who has …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Recycle Livestock Pen Panels With These Creative Projects What a great way to recycle your old pen panels or to use excess on the roll if you have any left over from building your livestock pen! I am particularly taken with the ivy arch pathway. See all the projects, …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. FREE PVC Project Plans (2 links) I love working with PVC! It’s lightweight and easy to handle. It holds up well in all kinds of weather and never requires touch up painting! Some of the ideas I have seen people put together with PVC are amazing. There are some really talented and …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Grow Your Own Luffa Sponges! (2 links) I was surprised to learn how many people were not aware that the luffa sponge was actually a plant! Not only is it a plant but an edible one. They grow much like vine squash and can be cooked and eaten the same …
Convert Your Generator to Multi-Fuel This is an awesome conversion allowing you to continue to use your generator when your gas supply is low or allow you to save your gasoline for your vehicle keeping you mobile in a disaster scenario. I am amazed that there aren’t actual kits to convert older gas generators to multi-fuel. …
Add a Hand Pump to an Electric Well Imagine the frustration of a grid down scenario when you have a well but can’t power it to bring up the water! No one wants additional costs to installing their well and if your well was one that was installed back when we believed electricity was always …
MIY Four Thieves Oil Four thieves oil is an extremely powerful disinfectant/antibacterial which is believed to stop illnesses like the plague from spreading! There are other recipes for this mixture that are meant to be taken orally, I did not include them because they are too risky to ingest. Some of the ingredients are well …
