I never tire of watching true craftsmen at work, forming their art and working their magic. This video truly is a beautiful piece of work. It depicts the raw transformation of steel into structure; of logs into lodging. The degree of dedication seen in this almost 10-minute clip reminds us of the true law of […]
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Featured: Benchmade Knife Video Review by Sootch00
Sootch00 did an excellent review of Benchmade’s Triage 1st Responder Knife. He even has worked out a discount you can use with ordering it from the store he refers to in the video. Be sure to check his YouTube channel out for reviews of great products!
Iowa Deals with Arsenic in Water Supplies?
The Des Moines Register is reporting that Iowa is dealing with Arsenic issues across the state. According to reports, fifty-five percent of Iowa’s tap water is sourced from ground water. Although the recommended test apparently costs about $20 for residents to use, resolving the issue will not be as quick and simple. Arsenic reduction can […]
Feeling a Flu Coming?…Check out what I do
I am a generally healthy guy. I hardly ever get sick, but when I do feel a bug trying to set-in, here’s what works for me. I have a couple of orange trees which produce good size fruit. In my experience, eating freshly picked fruit is much more preferable than eating fruit that has been […]
Featured Post: The Benefits of Cinnamon
Our friends at HomesteadBasics.com posted an article that I found valuable for reference-relevance. Here it is: Cinnamon serves uses beyond bread pudding, french toast, and tea. In fact, Pliny the Elder referenced an unknown native people’s guarding of a pricey cinnamon by “a terrible kind of bats,” circa 77 AD.1 Both bark and flower have […]
Survive 2 Thrive Certified USDA Organic Long-Term Food Storage Preparedness Pail
Let’s face it, not everyone has the same taste for food…and for those who have been searching for a Long-Term Food Storage solution that is USDA Certified Organic, here you have it! Jeff “The Berkey Guy” shot a short clip on Youtube introducing the food. We’ll have (more…)
She Literally Eats Out of Her Gutters…
…rain gutters, of course! Suzanne Forsling has become somewhat of a celebrity for her ingenuity. Her resourcefulness finds a practical application for re-purposing rain gutters. Have a read: I am from Iowa, so I have an inherent need to grow vegetables. Each winter, I dream up ways of trying to garden in Juneau’s environment which, […]
World Population Growth Outpacing Water Availability…per Reuters
Another fantastic article (insert satire here) comes to us from Reuters this morning. It speaks to the world’s demand on water, especially with regard to the modern trend of population growth. I think we are all keenly aware that water is the fundamental element of life. What consistently disappoints me is the lack of transparency […]
Floods, Mudslides, & Storms: During the Flood (Part 3/3)
I’ve personally experienced the devastation that a mudslide can cause. I’ve seen moderate flooding and the damage that can destroy hard years of work in building a home to fit one’s dreams. Thankfully in both cases, there was no loss of life. The clean-up can be physically draining and will take a while to accomplish, […]
Pine Trees for survival
Thanks to Tom over at the American Preppers Network (APN), we have this article today: The “Pine Tree” can quite arguably be considered the Survivalists (and Preppers) number one friend in the forest. Not only can every part of this highly versatile king of the woods be used, but those uses can range anywhere from […]
