Clothes pins--along with bobby pins, paper clips, and Q-tips--are one of those handy little items that almost everyone has around the house, but most people don't realize they have multiple functions beyond the ones they were invented for. In this video, the very creative Youtuber known as Sensible Prepper lists 25 … [Read more...]
DIY Alcohol Stove With a Dollar Store Water Bottle
Today I want to share a really cool tutorial I found by Survivalist Prepper. For a lot of people, money is tight, so buying little camp stoves for your bug out bag or whatnot can be a challenge. This is why it's worth learning how to make your own things. This DIY alcohol stove requires a few cheap supplies you might … [Read more...]
5 Everyday Items You Can Use to Fertilize Your Garden
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Your options for garden fertilizer are either Miracle Grow Plant Food (whose Amazon page includes a legal disclaimer … [Read more...]
25 Survival Uses for Q-Tips & Cotton Swabs
Q-tips, cotton buds, cotton swabs, or whatever you want to call them, can be found in almost every single household. So if you're a prepper, you may as well learn how to use cotton swabs in a survival scenario. In this video, Sensible Prepper shares 25 survival uses for cotton swabs. Below is the complete list, but … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Veggies You Can Grow in Water
Store-bought or homegrown, you can reuse those veggie scraps to grow an endless supply of food starting with just a container of water at home. DIY water gardens are ideal for anyone who wants to minimize waste, grow organic, save money, and make fewer trips to the market. Homesteaders and city dwellers--this one’s for … [Read more...]
13 Prepper Uses for Plastic Sheeting
For those who are prepping for tougher times, there are certain items whose number of uses is almost limitless. Duct tape comes to mind, as does paracord, but another item that certainly deserves consideration for one of the most useful things you can have is plastic sheeting. From collecting rainwater to making a … [Read more...]
Composting Guerrilla Style
This is an entertaining video from The Urban Farming Guys who are doing their best to make urban farming exciting. There is no shortage of talent and resource in most urban areas, but there is a serious shortage of fresh foods. This is a giant problem in America today. This food shortage would only be compounded by a … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Herbs You Can Grow in Water
No garden? No Problem! You can grow your own indoor herb garden without a pinch of soil. Even if you live in an apartment with nothing more than a tiny back porch or balcony, there is still room to grow some fragrant herbs. All you need is water, sunlight, and a place for your plants to spread their roots. Add a … [Read more...]
20 Survival Uses for Wire Coat Hangers
Most people use plastic hangers nowadays. But if you're like me, you have an extra closet with dozens of wire coat hangers inside. Before you throw all those old hangers away, you should know there are several ways you can make use of them in a survival scenario. Sensible Prepper made a video all about this. Here … [Read more...]
15 Most Nutritious Plants To Grow In Your Garden
When planning a survival garden, you can't just focus on the number of plants you can grow--you also have to think about the nutritional value of those plants. Most survival food isn't very nutritious due to all the processing and preservatives, so it's a good idea to supplement your stockpile with healthy produce from … [Read more...]
9 Best Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors
Yes, we’d all love to have a sprawling garden full of fruits, veggies and magical beans that lead us up to a castle in the sky--but life’s not fair. Maybe you are working with a small space, or perhaps winter is coming and you want to actually give your crops a fighting chance. Regardless, it’s no big deal. Setting … [Read more...]
13 DIY Stove Tutorials for Urban Preppers
There’s no way to downplay the importance of being able to cook in a survival scenario. With a simple heat source you can stay warm, sterilize water, cook out impurities in meat, and even begin to manipulate soft metals. Cooking over an open campfire is simple enough if you’re in the middle of a forest, but in an urban … [Read more...]
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