Do You Know How to Hot Wire a Car In An Emergency? Have you seen in the movies how someone is in a desperate situation and they need a car but don’t have one? The person locates a car, looks under the steering wheel, pulls out a few wires touches a couple of them together […]
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Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter Driving Safety Helps As I look out the window, I can see the leaves are gone from all the trees, the wind is blowing and there are tiny flurries swirling around in the air. It’s really happening folks, winter is coming. Before the snow sticks to the roads, maybe now would be a good […]
Reading the Weather Doesn’t have to involve turning on the TV
Reading the Weather Naturally By Winnie I was treated to the most spectacular sunrise the other day. The red and orange skies broke through the heavy clouds while causing streaks of golden light to radiate from behind the mountain. It was truly a breathtaking sight. While I was thoroughly enjoying the sight, the old phrase was running […]
Types of Antibiotics and Uses for SHTF
Types of Antibiotics and Their Uses Since their invention in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved many lives and aided in the speedy recovery of many suffering from bacterial infections. But did you know that there are different types of antibiotics and they treat different types of infection? Today we will talk about the […]
Five Knots Everyone Should Know
Can you tie these five knots? There may come a time when you have to secure something with a length of rope. Which knot should you use? There are literally hundreds of different kinds of knots and some are better for the job than others. At myfamilysurvivalplan.com it states that there are five knots that every […]
Gauging How Much Daylight Is Left
How To See How Much Daylight Is Left Without Using A Clock You are outside in the wilderness and the sun is getting low in the horizon. It is time to make a decision: do you keep going or should you stop to set up camp? Here is a simple tip that I found on Groovy Matter.com on […]
DIY Laundry Detergent Step By Step
DIY Laundry Detergent Saves Money by Winnie I was walking down the laundry detergent aisle the other day and noticing all the different kinds of detergents that are available. There are some that make your laundry smell like a morning by the seaside, detergents that keep your clothes from fading and a myriad of other […]
Four ideas to get rid of a looter or burglar without deadly force
A looter or burglar is in your home, what can you do? It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. A looter or burglar in your home while you’re home. So what are your options short of pulling out a deadly weapon? We came across an article that had a couple of ideas we could agree with in principle […]
How to Build a Shipping Container Cabin
Shipping containers are being used all over the world as an alternative way to build a structure, in this case a home. Could you live in a shipping container if it turned out like this one? Take a look at this comprehensive 17 step process and let us know. Disclaimer: I am not a professional […]
DIY: Kid Wash Water Activity
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 […]