Tag: Preparedness

MIY Rope from Plastic Bags

MIY Rope from Plastic Bags

MIY Rope from Plastic Bags The world all ready has landfills full of disposed of plastic bags! I do recycle them as much as I can, but this is one use I had never thought of until seeing this video. I am relieved to see a good survival use for plastic bags because I always have a …

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DIY No Dig Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY No Dig Garden  If you have poor soil or very hard clay soil, the no dig garden is for you. If this is your first year growing vegetables this is also a great option to save you time and effort in digging it out. You can build this no …

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The 4 Rules of Property Protection

The 4 Rules of Property Protection

The 4 Rules of Property Protection While everyone’s location, property and emergency plans are different… they all have one thing in common, once there, we will need to protect ourselves and whatever preps we either have stored there, managed to get there or have managed to scavenge. The article featured here from The Tin Hat …

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Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear

Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear

Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear Economic hard times have hit the majority of the population in the majority of the world. How do we prepare for tomorrow while still having a life today? I am already compromising on what I purchase! But I think in some ways that might be the best preparations I …

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DIY Solar Cooking Jar

DIY Solar Cooking Jar If you are a lone wolf or have a limited budget and a solar oven is to expensive or to bulky for a bug out, then I have a simple small solution that’s easy to make and easy to carry.  The solar cooking jar cooks well and cooks a meal for 1 quick! Read …

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Modifying a LED Flashlight to Run 3.6 Times Longer

Modifying a LED Flashlight to Run 3.6 Times Longer A long lasting flashlight is a must have. They cost a pretty penny though, unless you can take an inexpensive one and modify it yourself. You might need a bit of soldering skills to complete this task but well worth the effort and if you don’t have the …

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DIY Canning Jar Vacuum Sealer

DIY Canning Jar Vacuum Sealer Especially now as our gardens are underway, we can begin to prepare for our future harvest. That means it’s important to have an easy, safe, and inexpensive method of preserving our produce for the winter and months beyond. . Vacuum sealers can cost a pretty penny! So DIY one! Not everything fits neatly in a bag and some items …

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The Raccoon Guide to Pallets and Buckets

The Raccoon Guide to Pallets and Buckets

The Raccoon Guide to Pallets and Buckets To people who prepare, live green, and want to recycle and reuse, pallets and buckets are as good as gold. There are literally hundreds of uses for them and in many cases they can be gotten for free! For information on use and locating them continue reading at the link below …

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The Basics of Backyard Chickens

The Basics of Backyard Chickens

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Basics of Backyard Chickens Considering raising chickens? Some basic info on urban chicken farming. Unlike a house hold pet, these are producers and require a little more effort. Learn about the basics at the link below How To Raise Chickens   This is an aggregated site. Please be aware …

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Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips

Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips I love the idea of natural land boundaries rather than fences when ever it is feasible simply in my case because I prefer the appearance! I personally am unable to do so on parts of my property because of small animals in an urban setting. But do use natural …

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