With summer comes the potential for kids & parents alike to get stir-crazy…so here’s a fun project that will keep the munchkins entertained, especially if they can play with WATER! Now, be sure it’s not too hot outside. Just because they’ll be playing in water, sunburns come easy & adequate hydration is always important. Click […]
I’ve never been one to pick locks…at least neither publicly nor sophisticated. In reality, it’s not terribly difficult to understand the basics & the challenges that various mechanisms present can be amusing. Now, before you go trying to pick your way into a vault, remember it needs to be yours. Someone who makes it look […]
The following post was written by Jeremy Knauff @ How To Survive It…here’s a condensed version with bullet points. 1. You can cut open a cactus for water. You can cut open a cactus, and it does contain fluid, but don’t expect to hydrate yourself this way. You won’t get into a cactus without an axe, […]
Being without a cup-of-joe in the morning is a deal breaker for millions of folks…but not for me. I drink coffee on occasion & not regularly. I use to take pride in preparing my grandpa his cup of black coffee in the morning…his approval of my coffee making skills made my day each time I […]
Todd Sepulveda (creator or Prepper Website) invited both Jeff & I to provide articles for The Preparedness Review, and we happily accepted. Jeff’s article is titled Don’t Waste Your Time…There’s Prepping to Do, and David’s article is titled Are You Knot Ready? Here are excerpts from both: I’m convinced that time management skills are what […]
Survivalogic.com created an easy-peezy PDF that shows how to make a paracord handle wrap. They’ve also created a video to accompany it. Paracord is the go-to cordage option that offers many, many applications & is affordable too. Download the PDF HERE. Watch the video below:
Recently, I’ve been bombarded with this question, Berkey Guy, how can I use my meatloaf drippings to survive? Coincidentally, our good friend Lisa Bedford answered this very question on her blog in January of 2012. Heck, she’s The Survival Mom®…survival moms always have answers! Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s […]
Today’s DIY includes a FREE Download from SelfRelianceDownloads.com on the proper care of your cast iron skillet….although the same practices translate into caring for all of your cast iron cookware, especially dutch oven stoves & our newest addition: the Volcano Reversible Griddle! Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s DIY.
What do you think of this idea to turn a Turkey Fryer into a camp hot water heater with a few custom tweaks? Check out the DIY below! Source Instructables – http://www.instructables.com/id/Camp-Hot-Water-Heater-with-an-easy-to-use-Dispens/ We have many outdoor cooking and heating tools to choose On Sale Now! Click HERE to see them all pictured – Cube […]
This simple DIY adds a nice accent up your patio, porch, or outside social space. My personal lighting option, though, wouldn’t be to use a candle in it…no, no no…I recommend you consider using LEDs for 3 easy-peezy reasons: •LEDs bulbs last a VERY long time •LEDs don’t present a FIRE hazard •LEDs are inexpensive […]
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