In case you don't know, a shepherd's sling is a sling used to throw a projectile such as a stone or marble. It can be used for hunting, self-defense, and fending off wild animals. For example, shepherds would use it to throw rocks at wolves threatening their flock. Thus the term, shepherd's sling. Want to save this … [Read more...]
How To Build A Solar Furnace For Only $50
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it sure is cold. In some places, it's so cold that an extended power outage could be deadly. Hopefully, you've prepared your home for winter and have several ways to heat your home without power, but there is one way to heat your home that doesn't require any fuel or … [Read more...]
3 DIY Emergency Heaters That Will Keep You Warm This Winter
Whether It’s a Small Shed, a Garage, or Your Whole House, These Do-It-Yourself Heaters Really Deliver - But Be Careful. Winter is here, and in spite of your best efforts, there's always that one room that is too cold. Electric space heaters are the usual option, but they have some downsides. For one, they really burn … [Read more...]
How To Make Sawdust Firestarters
Whether you're going camping or surviving in the wilderness, having some firestarters will make your life so much easier. Imagine it's damp and a bit windy outside. Even if you find some tinder, you'll have a hard time getting it to burn, much less keeping it burning long enough to ignite your kindling. But if you … [Read more...]
Build a DIY Emergency Toilet That Will Last
No Matter How Tough or Skilled We Think We Are, When We Gotta Go… We Gotta Go There are a lot of things in life that we take for granted, but there’s one in particular that we rarely think about. It’s the ease and convenience of a bathroom for a biological function that can occur several times a day and has the … [Read more...]
17 Survival Uses for PVC Pipes
PVC is one of the most useful items you can have on hand, whether you're a prepper or a homesteader or just someone with a house. PVC (short for polyvinyl chloride) is strong, durable, lightweight, and affordable. And it's not just used for plumbing. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on … [Read more...]
How To Set Up A Medical Quarantine In Your Home
Of all the disasters that could happen, one of the most frightening is a deadly pandemic. I used to always say an EMP is the scariest disaster--and it is scary--but now that I'm a father of two small children, a pandemic is particularly frightening. At least with a widespread EMP (electromagnetic pulse), I could … [Read more...]
How To Make Bottle Blasters (Exploding Targets)
Here's a fun DIY project: bottle blasters. These things explode with a loud sonic boom when you hit them. They're great for target practice with slingshots, blowguns, BB guns, and more. In this video, The King of Random demonstrates his bottle blasters and shows you how to make them. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
The Urban Survival Toilet
If the grid goes down and you're trying to stick out the disaster at home, one of the most immediate problems you'll have to deal with is what to do with human waste. If the water stops running, you won't be able to flush your toilets, and you don't want to just keep using them without flushing. Not only is that … [Read more...]
How To Make a Gas Mask From a Two-Liter Bottle
Although a gas mask is a great thing to include in your preparedness supplies, it's usually not a top priority for most preppers. There are only a few specific scenarios where you would need one, each of which isn't very likely. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on Pinterest! Still, I think … [Read more...]
Quick Trick for Keeping Your Feet Warm in Freezing Weather
Are you sick of your feet freezing every time you go outside in the winter? Sometimes even multiple socks won't stop your toes from going numb, especially if there's snow on the ground. There's a really easy way to keep your feet warmer that only costs a few dollars (if that). Want to save this post for later? Click … [Read more...]
How to Make a Soup Can Stove in Just 5 Minutes
Here's a quick and easy DIY stove tutorial by NightHawkInLight. All you need is a soup can and an old fashioned can punch opener like this one. The great thing about this video is he actually tests out the stove by cooking a full meal on it. For those of you who prefer written instructions, here's what to do (use … [Read more...]
