Stuck indoors this weekend? DIY projects are a great way to spend your time. It'll keep you busy, save you money, and you'll end up with something you can use. And if you have any old five-gallon buckets lying around, you're in luck. (If not, you can still find them on Amazon.) The projects listed below are great, … [Read more...]
What To Do If You Get COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Disclaimer: There is no known treatment for COVID-19. The information below is suggestions based data from the CDC. Please call your doctor if you believe you've contracted coronavirus. I know most people don't want to hear this, but you're likely to get the coronavirus. That's according to Marc Lipsitch, a … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Whether it’s an SHTF situation, a hiking trip, or just a run-of-the-mill power outage, there may be a time when you find yourself without a can opener. With a little bit of knowledge and just a little bit of elbow grease, you can open those aluminum cans without a can opener. That's right, there are many other ways … [Read more...]
21 Brilliant Uses for Bacon Grease
Bacon is trendy, fatty, and fantastically delicious (if you eat meat, that is). Bacon and eggs and BLTs, quiches, and salads are yummy opportunities to make bacon for dinner. Adventurous chefs are coming up with all kinds of new ways to eat bacon, especially combined with chocolate. Inevitably, when you cook with … [Read more...]
How To Stockpile Food On A Tight Budget
The first winter in my new home delivered a snowstorm of epic proportions. I'm talking ten-foot snowdrifts and downed trees everywhere. We were snowed in for five long days, and there was no way to get to the grocery store. Thankfully, we keep a small stockpile of food on hand which is more than enough to see us … [Read more...]
