Steve Nubie, Author at Urban Survival Site

How to Make White Vinegar

Making white vinegar from scratch is tricky and involves a double fermentation. Here is the full process, from ethanol to the mother.

Store-bought bouillon is full of additives and doesn’t last forever. Here’s how to make your own shelf-stable bouillon cubes.

Learn how to make nutrient-rich homemade bone broth from scratch, with tips on the best bones to use and how to store it.

Hurdling combines multiple food preservation methods to stop microorganisms in their tracks, extending shelf life by years.

Learn how to capture and grow your own wild yeast at home using fruit, flour, or herbs, plus troubleshooting tips and ways to use it.

Papercrete is lightweight, insulating, and easy to work with. Learn the basic recipe and even an off-grid version using natural materials.

Learn how to make 4 types of bricks from scratch—clay, soil, papercrete, and concrete—with step-by-step instructions and pictures.

Stock these barter items for hard times: food, coffee, baby formula, jars, tools, hygiene, and other trade goods that hold value.

Learn Amish survival tips for off-grid living: cooking, cooling, power, and community-based self-reliance for your homestead.

15 DIY instant soup mixes you can store in jars or Mylar. Just add boiling water for a fast, comforting meal in minutes.