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...]
How to Make a Penny Can Stove
Sensible Prepper made a great video tutorial on how to make a penny can stove. This contraption costs next to nothing to make, it's very efficient, it can be used for cooking, and it can be used for heating. Since it takes up very little space, you could include this and some denatured alcohol in your bug out bag so … [Read more...]
20 Survival Uses for Pantyhose
Of the many versatile items I've written about, I have to admit this is one of the stranger ones. But believe it or not, pantyhose is useful for all sorts of things in both temporary and long-term disasters. If you're prepping on a budget, be sure to add some pantyhose to your supplies. And don't forget to add some … [Read more...]
Diatomaceous Earth: What It Is And Why You Need It
Diatomaceous earth is something every prepper needs but that many preppers have never heard of. It kills critters in your food and around the house, it has many health benefits, it's cost-effective, and it's 100% natural. If you're a prepper or a homesteader and you aren't using diatomaceous earth (DE), you're missing … [Read more...]
20 Household Uses For White Vinegar
Vinegar is one of the most versatile household products available. Most people use it for cleaning their kitchen and bathroom or for removing stains from clothes and carpet. But like other versatile products such salt and baking soda, it makes a great addition to any survival cache. During a long-term disaster … [Read more...]
4 Ordinary Items You Can Repurpose for Survival
BBM Sustainable Design was featured in architecture magazine Dezeen in June for building the first permanent structure in the U.K. made completely out of trash. Located on the campus of the University of Brighton, the "Waste House" is insulated with layers of trash such as toothbrushes, DVDs and even old floppy disks. … [Read more...]
20 Uses for Salt You Didn’t Know About
My other post, 20 Uses for Baking Soda was so popular I figured I may as well do some more "uses for" articles. Salt is one of the forever foods, it's not very expensive, and it has many great uses you probably didn't know about. Here are 20 reasons to stock up on salt: 1. Brush your teeth. Mix one part salt with … [Read more...]
20 Unusual Uses For Baking Soda
When stocking up in preparation for a disaster, one of the first things you should add to your cache is baking soda. Lots of it. If supply lines to your community are cut off, this item will disappear from the grocery store shelves as quickly as canned goods. The reason is its versatility. Baking soda can be used … [Read more...]
How To Build A Rocket Stove
I found a great video on how to build a rocket stove using only 16 bricks. This is so easy anyone can do it. The narrator says the bricks were 38 cents each, but later he points out that after a disaster such as a tornado or hurricane, you could probably find 16 bricks lying around and use them to build a rocket stove. … [Read more...]
Food Calorie Chart
If you have a survival garden, kudos! But I have a question: Are you growing high-calorie foods? It occurred to me that a simple backyard garden isn't going to sustain your family very long if you're growing typical vegetables like cucumbers, radishes and tomatoes. Although healthy and nutritious, those foods are … [Read more...]
Survival Balcony Gardening
Today I want to share a few videos from TuxsRams that cover some of the most common vegetables you can grow on a patio or balcony and what types of containers to put them in. The second and third videos show the results of his work. This a great introduction for anyone interested in balcony gardening. … [Read more...]
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