Alan Urban

How to Make a Lights Out Box

Build a lights out box for quick access during power outages. Learn what to pack, what to skip, and how to make it easy to find in the dark.

Build a DIY smoker using two flowerpots for under $20. Great for smoking chicken, burgers, or veggies. Simple, cheap, and works really well.

Stay warm during winter power outages with these indoor heating options that work without electricity. Safety tips included.

There are many survival skills we can learn from the Amish. Start practicing each one to prepare for an off-grid or post-collapse life.

These authentic pioneer recipes can be cooked off grid with basic ingredients. Perfect for preppers, homesteaders, and survival situations.

Learn how to make jerky in the wilderness using traditional drying or smoking methods. A must-know survival skill for survivalists.

Here are over 50 survival and homestead uses for trash bags. From building shelter to growing food, trash bags are incredibly versatile.

Learn how to make waterproof DIY firestarters using wax and cotton pads. Cheap, reliable, and perfect for camping or emergencies.

Learn how to make a safe, effective indoor DIY heater using cans and Sterno fuel. Great for power outages, emergencies, or off-grid living.

Learn 7 critical first aid skills every senior should know, from CPR to dehydration, so you can handle emergencies when help is too far away.