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10 Alternatives To Everyday Items When The Stores Are Empty

Check out these smart substitutions for everyday items when the store shelves are empty after a major disaster.

Build your own chuck box with this DIY guide. This compact off-grid kitchen setup is perfect for campers, van lifers, and preppers.

Build a simple, cheap outdoor fireplace using cinder blocks. Great for outdoor cooking, prepping, or off-grid living.

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

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.

Grow delicious vegetables in 5-gallon buckets. These are the best varieties and tips for a thriving container garden at home.

Learn how to make DIY fuel tabs for your solid fuel stove using common materials. Cheap, effective, and perfect for emergencies.

Here are 25 survival uses for plastic grocery bags, including collecting water, staying warm, signaling for help, and more in an emergency.