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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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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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How To Build a 3 Drum Rain Collection System

How To Build a 3 Drum Rain Collection System

How To Build a 3 Drum Rain Collection System     Did you know the average roof collects 600 gallons of water for ever inch of rainfall? There are laws in many states now that do limit both what you can use caught water and how much you can catch before the state will intervene. …

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Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce

Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce

Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce   I work hard on my garden each year and the older I get the harder it is! I also love a good sale on fruits and veggies. Personally I preserve part of my harvest and sale finds by dehydrating and canning and then freeze the remainder. I expect those …

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10 Tips For Better Home Security

10 Tips For Better Home Security

10 Tips For Better Home Security Your home is your safe haven, keep it that way with some tips on home security from Bio Prepper. Although the tips tend to be for “normal” times, they are so important in a SHTF scenario for those of you bugging in or for those who haven’t yet been able …

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DIY a Simple Net

DIY a Simple Net The featured video shows us how to DIY a simple net. This may not seem like an important tool in today’s world. But if you think of the uses in a post SHTF survival situation you will realize how important making one could become. It can be used as a gill net …

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DIY Portable Solar Power Unit

DIY Portable Solar Power Unit

DIY Portable Solar Power Unit Electricity is a modern convenience that we have become very accustom to having and it tends to be a bit inconvenient when we are without it. Being able to produce your own power during an outage, an off the grid haven, while bugging out,  or even just camping is a …

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DIY Water Heater

DIY Water Heater Have hot water when off the grid, camping, or a long term scenario without running water with minimal power! A water heater like this uses 10 amps or 1200 watts of power and  will do the trick for trailers, cabins or even while tent camping. I am always in awe of those who …

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6 Primitive Survival Traps

6 Primitive Survival Traps Tapping is a lost art of sorts, there are much more efficient ways of finding and hunting food in the modern world. But if you do find yourself in the wilderness and need food primitive traps could be your best bet at passive hunting. To see the traps and learn how …

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Teacher’s Invention Could Protect Your Child Plus School Safety Tips

Teacher’s Invention Could Save Your Child Plus School Safety Tips A mass shooting at a school is among the most horrendous of crimes. The most innocent of victims and in a place where parents used to believe their children were safe. Even more terrifying as a parent is that the most common of the perpetrators are …

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