DIY Flying Pest Trap Mosquitos and other flying pests can make your outdoor space unusable and miserable to be out in. Not only are they unpleasant but dangerous. They carry illnesses and for some their bites are extremely uncomfortable. If you spray, you not only spread toxic chemicals all around your home but breath it …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing Antibacterial Bandages Growing a bandage?? Yes, indeed the Stachys byzantine otherwise known as Wooly Lamb’s Ear is a natural antibacterial. antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. The soft fussy leaves sooth the wound and make a super absorbent bandage. This plant has more medical uses as well and would make an excellent addition to …
Weekend Prepping Projects Just in time for the weekend! Smaller projects that can be accomplished over a weekend that will help you get off the grid and on to being self sufficient one step/project at a time. Many of these projects can be made with recycled materials or those that can be found inexpensively at garage …
Should your BOV be an RV? The featured article is in reply to the question “I’d like to hear what you have to say about using an RV for a bugout vehicle. What would you stay away from and what would you do to get it ready?” Should your BOV also be your BOL? Should …
Grammy’s Punched Bag Storage Secret One of the best and the most frustrating part of fresh onions and garlic is their freshness! Growing them yourself is amazing when you want a fresh slice or clove. But when the harvest is ready to bring in unless you have set aside the day to process and prep …
Clever Gadgets For Your Survival Stash Admit it we all have a bit of Mr. Gadget in our heart of hearts! These clever gadgets are intended to make you safer and add to your ability to survive in a SHTF scenario. We advocate the knowledge of and ability to use, the primitive old ways . So that …
DIY Pickup Upgrades Whether your just looking to make your pickup more functional or to make it better a bug out vehicle, doing it yourself has advantages. It gives you the ability to make it the perfect upgrade for you and to do it at a reasonable price. Adding the side boards makes the truck bed more usable especially for homesteader …
Ultimate Bug Out Shelter Relatively new to the market is the Dynamic Global RDSS (rapid deployment shelter system) could easily become the bug out shelter of choice for many. Once the manufacturer reaches a price point that is affordable to the general public that is. Available since 2011 it is able to be self sufficient for 72 …
Basic Old Time Home Security Every time you turn around, it seems like you hear someone say, “There’s an app for that.” New smartphone technology and updates roll out quicker than you can enter your password. We’re a constantly connected culture, finding new ways to use devices that make our lives easier to manage. …
Sheltering in Place for a Pandemic Update: The featured article was written during the ebola scare in the United States. Mercifully, the outbreak was contained and a pandemic avoided in this country. However, some other countries did not fair as well. A lot has been learned since about how the virus can be spread ie… it …
