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How to Turn Fat and Ashes Into Soap

Want to make some soap from scratch? You just need a few basic ingredients such as lye and fat. Here’s how to make your own homemade soap.

In survival situations, knowing how to filter water is crucial. Learn to create a DIY water filter using a bottle and some natural materials.

Discover the Haybox: the world’s first crockpot! Learn how this ingenious off-grid slow-cooker cooks food over hours using retained heat.

Explore the ancient practice of making aspirin from willow bark. Discover the natural pain-relieving properties of salicin.

Whether you’re trying to save money or just want to be more self-sufficient, there are many household items you can make yourself.

Make your own Castile soap with this step-by-step guide and enjoy the benefits of gentle, nourishing, and chemical-free cleansing.

Prepare for any threat by turning your home basement into a survival shelter. Find out how to create a safe refuge for you and your family.

Learning to make your own survival items will save you money now and make life easier after the SHTF. Here are 35 items that are fairly easy to make.

Learn how to build a bucket Faraday cage. A simple and effective way to protect your electronics from electromagnetic pulses (EMP).

A DIY smokehouse is a great way to preserve food and add rich, smoky flavors. Construct your own smokehouse with this step-by-step guide.