Former Military EDC I am actually surprised to see how much the author of the featured article and I share in our EDC (every day carry). Perhaps it is our shared experience on military bases. He was active duty and I was a civilian working for S1. We have never met nor served in the …
Survival Hacks People Learned In Prison Prison is one location I have never had the misfortune to visit. For this I am grateful. But those who have tell us you learn quite quickly that necessity is indeed the mother of invention and that lack of normal resources can lead you to become very creative. The …
Using Diatomaceous Earth You might be reading this with the first question being what is diatomaceous earth anyway? The very short answer is it is the soil that has formed under water from the decomposition of water creatures. Making it extremely fine and powdery. The number of uses especially on a homestead is amazing. The …
Using Sugar on Wounds Before the time of drug stores and mass production of pharmaceuticals people were still injured and had medical issues. Some of the modern day drugs, ointments and lotions were developed from their less modern basic ingredients. One of those was sugar! Sugar has some seriously impressive medical properties. For more information …
Top 5 Prepper Firearms Preppers, homesteaders, hunters, and just average citizens with security concerns all usually deal with the purchase of a firearm at one time or another. With so many makes, models, and brands out there it can become overwhelming to find which one is right for you and the purpose for which you …
80 Amazing Uses for Tea Tree Oil I use tea tree oil all the time in my home, but even I was amazed by the versatility of this oil as listed in the featured article. Many cultures that previously made much use of this essential oil in treating a number of maladies let it fall …
Reviewing the Ruger 10/22 Takedown as a Survival Rifle 1st of all I must confess I am not a weapons expert by any means. I assume the majority of the population isn’t either. So I find these reviews helpful. Those discussing this rifle are more educated on the pros and cons of these matters particularly when it …
Harvesting Rainwater Off Grid Almost twenty years ago, I set up this rainwater collection system out in the woods. Using about three hundred square feet of metal roofing to catch the rainwater, the water is run through a very coarse filter as it exits the gutter. Before flowing in to the two thousand (US) gallon …
DIY Hydroponic Garden Tower The History of Hydroponics The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, “hydro” meaning water and “ponics” meaning labor. The concept of soil less gardening or hydroponics has been around for thousands of years. The hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China are two of the earliest examples …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Aeroponics for Beginners This is a really simplified small model of an aeroponics garden system. It’s small enough for beginners to easily handle while they learn the best methods for the plants and environment they will be using. It doesn’t take an abundance of water to begin either, only …
