Regular readers of this blog already know that I love learning about alternative uses for everyday items. Not only is it fun and interesting, but it saves me money and makes me feel more prepared. For example, a while back I realized that instead of buying lots of household cleaners, air fresheners, and toothpaste, … [Read more...]
15 Uses For Liquor During SHTF
SensiblePrepper has done it again. He's always been very big on versatile items because, as he says, "You can't have everything." For example, rather than store 15 different items, you could store one item that can be used in 15 different ways, such as liquor. The video below will show you why liquor is a great … [Read more...]
11 Useful Herbs You Can Grow In Buckets
The great thing about medicinal herbs is you don't have to stock up on a huge supply. Instead, you can grow most of them throughout the year and harvest what you need as you go. But unless you have lots of time and space, you should focus on herbs that have multiple uses. And unless you have a large backyard, you … [Read more...]
22 Survival Uses For 2-Liter Bottles
Of all the things preppers shouldn't throw away, probably the most useful is the 2-liter bottle. Some people discard these almost everyday, which is a shame considering all the things you can do with them. If you've been drinking canned soda, it's time to switch to 2-liters (it's cheaper, anyway). And if you don't … [Read more...]
20 Survival Uses For Paper Clips
I almost wrote an article about this, but Sensible Prepper did such a great job on this subject that I figured I may as well just share his video. Paper clips are so handy that if you don't have any yet, you should get some. Some of the uses in this video are pretty obvious, and some of them are very … [Read more...]
27 Survival Uses for Floss You Never Thought Of
When you are packing your bug out bag or putting supplies on the shelf, lack of space can be a serious problem. That's why it's best to store items that can serve many purposes. Things like trash bags, chap stick, and pantyhose take up very little space and can be used in numerous ways. And so can dental floss. Here … [Read more...]
23 Things That Preppers Shouldn’t Throw Away
Preppers are preparing to survive in a world where modern conveniences are obsolete. After the SHTF, we won't be able to run to the corner market to pick up milk, bread, and other staples. This is why we store so much food. However, have you thought about how you will replace all the other things we use on a daily … [Read more...]
42 Prepper Uses for Ponchos
We all know ponchos are a great way to stay dry in the rain, but did you know there are also many prepper uses for ponchos? A poncho can be a prepper's best friend, especially if you're bugging out. If you haven't yet, you should add a poncho to your bug out bag. When I say "poncho" I'm not talking about those … [Read more...]
31 Surprising Uses for Borax
Borax (also known as sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral found in soil, plants, and even our own bodies. When I was growing up, my mom used it as a laundry booster, which is what most people use it for. In my twenties, I learned to use it as an ingredient in homemade laundry detergent. Then in my thirties, … [Read more...]
37 Survival Uses for Trash Bags
If you're a prepper, you almost can't have too many trash bags. In a long-term disaster with no garbage collection or utilities, trash bags will be essential for sanitation. But that's not the only reason to stock up on them. As with several other items, there many things you can do with trash bags. Plus, they take up … [Read more...]
33 Prepper Uses for Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil (often erroneously referred to as tin foil) is possibly the most versatile item in your kitchen. I could probably list 100 different uses for aluminum foil, but for this post I'm going to focus on uses that might interest preppers and homesteaders. If you don't have any aluminum foil yet, be sure to … [Read more...]
How to Build a Bicycle Generator
7 Trumpets Prepper recorded a video where he shows step by step how he built a custom bicycle generator. This would be a great thing to have, especially if it's too cloudy for solar power or if you're running low on fuel. Here is the video. The tools and parts lists along with special instructions are below the … [Read more...]
