A fire piston is an ancient device used to create embers for starting a fire. It's usually made out of wood or metal, though in the distant past people even made them from bones. The principle behind it is adiabatic heating, where air is compressed so much and so quickly that it … [Read more...]
DIY Human Powered Washing Machine
How often do you do laundry? Maybe it's once or twice a week. For some people it's everyday. What would happen if you couldn't do laundry anymore? First you'd be digging out old clothes that either don't fit or that you don't like anymore. Next you'd end up turning shirts and … [Read more...]
9 Easy Steps to Make Your Own Charcoal
One of the simplest and most popular ways to cook without power is with a charcoal grill. But what if you run out of charcoal? If you're living through a long-term disaster, you can't just run to the store for more. Instead, you'll need to make your own. Fortunately, charcoal … [Read more...]
How to Create a Safe Room in Your House or Apartment
If you plan on riding out the next disaster in an urban or suburban area, you should consider setting up a safe room in your home. There are going to be a lot of hungry and desperate people out there, and homes like yours will be targets. Most preppers are confident they can … [Read more...]
How to Charge Your Phone With a 9 Volt Battery
Here's a great tip that could come in handy whether there's a disaster or not. In the video below, CrazyRussianHacker explains how to charge a cell phone with a car charger, a house key, and a 9 volt battery. All you have to do is touch the ends of the charger and key to the … [Read more...]
Step by Step How to Make an Emergency Tin Can Stove
Most preppers already have alternative ways to cook in an emergency. For example, you might have a Solo Stove or something similar in your bug out bag. But what if your bug out bag has been lost or stolen? Or what if your cook stove gets destroyed? There are numerous reasons why … [Read more...]
How to Make Emergency Candles for Heat and Light
In a survival situation, having light and warmth can mean the difference between merely surviving and actually thriving. However, standard paraffin candles aren't always the best choice for light or heat. If you want a bright candle that can also keep you warm and even cook … [Read more...]
Make a Faraday Cage For Just a Few Dollars
There are many potential disasters to prepare for, but perhaps the one that deserves the most preparation is an EMP (electromagnetic pulse). If you’ve done any previous research on prepping for disasters, then you’ve undoubtedly at least heard of EMP's, and for good reason. … [Read more...]
Make an Altoids Mini iPhone Charger
This is really cool. Readiness Plan made a video tutorial explaining how to make a portable phone charger with just a few things: 9V snap connector, 9V USB car charger, electrical tape, 9V battery, rubber band, multi-tool, and of course a mini Altoids tin. If you plan on … [Read more...]
Basic Soap Making Tutorial That Anyone Can Follow
Making Green Tea and Lavender Soap Soap making is not as hard as you think. Although it might sound complicated, it’s a skill our ancestors took for granted. The pioneers and trailblazers of the west knew the value of cleanliness, and the value of knowing how to make their own … [Read more...]
Off-Grid Self-Watering Container Garden System
A lot of my readers live in apartments and townhouses, and some of them have complained to me about how they can't have a garden until they move into a house with a yard. As I always tell them, you CAN have a garden. If you have a balcony, a back porch, or some space in front of … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Pill Bottle Survival Kit
Survival At Home has a tutorial on how to make a survival kit with a prescription bottle and 18 items including paracord, matches, a mini flashlight, safety pins, dental floss, tweezers, medicine, bandaids, aluminum foil, and more. The great thing about this kit is it easily … [Read more...]
Convert a Junk TV Into a 2000ºF Solar Cooker
"If a small magnifying glass will burn things with sunlight, how much power could you get from a lens as big as you?" So begins the following video. Right now people all over the country are getting flat screen TVs and selling their old rear projection TVs. Many people are giving … [Read more...]
33 Awesome Do-It-Yourself Projects for Preppers
If you're a prepper who likes DIY projects, this is sure to keep you busy. Todd from Survival Sherpa compiled 33 awesome do-it-yourself projects all in one post. Some of these are pretty simple and won't take very long, while others could take hours or more. These aren't … [Read more...]
11 Ordinary Things You Can Turn Into Candles
It's really easy to take lights for granted. So much so that even some preppers forget that during a power outage, you need more than just flashlights. Sure, they'll help you find your way around the house, but you also need a light that fills the room so you can work, or read, … [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 … [Read more...]
