How would this DIY Greenhouse look at your place? When we saw this DIY Greenhouse we knew two things, we had to share it with you and we want one. We really appreciate all the great things over at Ana Whites blog, she lives in Alaska, so homesteading and DIY projects are a big […]
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Sustainable agriculture on a tenth of an acre
Sustainable agriculture, how much land do we need? Sustainable agriculture is something all of us here are interested in. The idea that it would take a considerable size of land to grow all the food your family would need for one year seems reasonable right? Depending on your families needs, sustainable agriculture usually takes […]
Axe Handles and Heads: There’s lots to Know
What kind of Axe do you have? Have you ever asked the guy at Home depot where you can find a full-peeling fawn-foot before?? I bet our founding fathers knew these names like we know, Craftsman, Matco, Snap On, Harbor Freight. If you’ve ever done any serious work with an axe you know […]
Guest Post: 7 Survival Myths That Will Get You Killed
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, […]
25 Non-Toxic Coffee Recipes
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 […]
FREE Download: The Preparedness Review, Spring 2013
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 […]
DIY: Paracord Handle Download
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:
Honey, Don’t Forget To Take Your Bug Out Jacket.
This is a sketch of a prototype 72 hr survival/bug out jacket. It’s unique in it’s design. What do you think, thumbs up or down? Our Safe Harvest Seed Banks Are On Sale Right Now For a limited Time. Click Here to See all of our on sale items
Breaking News: Select Berkey Water Purification Systems Now Ship to California
Breaking News… We are now shipping the Berkey Water Purification systems listed above to California residents, effective immediately! The Black Berkeys® & PF2 Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements are also now shipping to CA. Be sure to place your order before inventories are back-ordered! Here’s the deal in a nutshell: The manufacturer has determined that […]
DIY: Rainwater Collection System
Today’s DIY comes to you from the folks at Wikihow.They did a great job of step-by-step photos. We recommend that your drinking water storage NOT come from rain water catchment for many reasons…one of them being that intergalactic aliens might have used that water as a wash basin without leaving a note. There are PLENTY […]