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How to Make a Hobo Heater

Learn how to make a simple hobo heater cooker with a concrete block and Crisco. Great for winter outages and urban survival.

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.

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.

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

Build a complete Altoids tin survival kit with first aid, fire starters, and tools. Compact, portable, and perfect for urban emergencies.

by Sarah

Make a “Forever Candle” that burns for up to 72 days using just vegetable shortening. Perfect for blackouts or off-grid living.

Learn how to build a Swedish torch using a single log. This easy DIY campfire burns clean, lasts for hours, and doubles as a cooking surface.