None of us, no matter how well prepared, will be entirely ready for a SHTF situation. When chaos erupts, it can either be subtle or full-fledged hell. Whatever the case, we need to be ready for any eventuality. We know that seems a contradiction but if you are a well-rounded survivalist or prepper then you…
(Video) He Shows Us His Off Grid Home. How it Turned Out? He Offers Some Invaluable Building Tips!
Kris Harbour takes us on a journey through his round-house building project. It’s a home he is building in the middle of a forest somewhere in Wales. The home, made from wood and other natural materials, is coming along great and, considering he’s building it right in the middle of a rain and wind storm,…
(Video) This Natural Shelter is Incredible! See What Makes it One Everyone Marvels At:
Give a man some twine or cordage, a tarp or two, and the woods to wander through and it really is amazing the type of shelter he can build! All he has to do is think logically about how branches connect, the use of sticks and leaves, and whether or not he wants his campfire…
(Video) Teenager Builds an Off Grid Tiny House That’s Made Out of 80% Recycled Materials – Wow!
The young are amazing. The young and motivated are even better! Jessie was a teenager when he started his own “tiny house movement,” even before the phrase was popularly used. With the help of his parents and some friends, he built a great small home for himself, powered by solar, and built mostly out of…
3 Fatal Errors to Avoid When Bugging In
Interestingly, we spoke to a friend recently and was never more aware of naivety when it comes to a SHTF scenario. She, a well-educated and what I thought was a worldly woman, said she thought if a situation like the grid going down occurred that people will come together in a community and help one another…
5 Reasons to Continue Prepping Even Though We Have a New President
Despite what many survivalists will say, these are politically unstable times. Most of us have become preppers and survivalist because we, one day, expect a SHTF scenario in any form to happen. The possibility has motivated us to create bug-out bags, find alternate shelter, or to bug-in with years’ worth of food and supplies. Despite…
The 5 Most Important Tools a Survivalist Should Have While Living Off the Grid. They’re Life Saving!
Picture being out in the wilderness. What’s needed? Yes, there are the basics, including food, water, and fire-making supplies, but when it comes down to what is really needed – and all those things are important – is a really good, functional tool. Something anyone can depend on. You may think getting a great tool is as simple…
(Video) This Strange Looking Stove Uses 80 Percent Less Wood Than a Traditional Stove. Here’s How:
The first thing we thought about while listening to the details regarding this rocket mass heater was the shows we watch on television showing men and women living in the coldest regions of Alaska. Talk about people, and the communities, who could sincerely benefit from a smokeless heater and stove — that also requires nearly…
12 Skills to Work on While Dreaming of Homesteading
You do not have to go into a homesteading or prepper lifestyle out of the gate. Some people need more time. This may be a way of life that needs nurturing and the best way to do that is to take it slow, with baby steps, and trying your luck with honing your skills!…
(Video) Try This Mind-Blowing Hack. It Makes Fire Starting a Breeze!
We are always on the look-out for the next great fire starting hack. Meaning tinder. We like most ideas but, as is said in the video on the next page, most last only a couple of minutes if not constantly tended to, with little bits and pieces, dry leave and what not, thrown into…
(Video) How Far Can a Bow and Arrow Really Go? The Results Are Impressive!
Next to sticks the bow and arrow are probably one of the most ancient weapons in history. Even before the sword was invented, ancient man was running about, using his new-found archery weapon to bring down birds and other wildlife he managed to get into his sight. Were bows and arrows invented before the fire?…
(Video) How to Make Rusty Tools as Good as New With This Cleaning Hack
We all want cleaners that are natural that are good for the environment, and homesteaders know a thing or two about how to get it done. While house cleaning is never a real “breeze” as they tell us on TV, there are some great ideas out there on the internet on how to clean yet…
(Video) A Bear Decides to Walk Over and Then Sit Down by a Man. What Happens Next is No Surprise.
It is not an exaggeration to say if you are walking about the wilderness or perhaps even relaxing near a stream and you see a bear it is probably a good idea to calmly and cautiously settle back. Do not move a muscle or, if you are able – with composure – retrace your steps…
Homesteader Built Underground Factory Beneath His Patio and His Neighbors Had No Idea
Sometimes you just have to smile at something absurd. During our months of writing on these pages, we have applauded the iron fortitude of homesteaders, bush crafters, hunters, preppers and survivalists — and for a good reason! They are the next generation’s heroes — the men and women — who will be around after the…
(Video) 3 Easy Ways to Quickly Make a Fuse
When we think of fuses, we think of miners lighting dynamite, blowing out mountains for the minerals they have or to make a large hole so cars can drive under the mountain to get where they are going. I could never see myself lighting a fuse and lobbing it at a wild animal or even…
(Video) Check Out This Unique Trip Wire Alarm! I Can’t Wait to Try it at My Homestead!
While we feel many things could go wrong with the unique wire/rocket alarm system being introduced over on the video on the next page, we do like that upon initial observation. After all, it can alert homesteaders, and all that something is amiss on the homestead! It is quite brilliant in its simplicity and believe…
(Video) How to Make a Secret Bookcase Door That Can Lead to a Hiding Place During an Emergency Situation
When we were kids we sat up late during those long summer vacation months watching old scary movies with timeworn dark houses, thunderstorms raging, and usually, a young couple lost and afraid inside. In these houses, there were always secret doors built into the fireplace, under a bed, or even built into the bookcase! We…
(Video) He Built a Sleeping Pod for Survival. How it Turned Out? I’ve Seen Nothing Like It!
A builder gets an idea in his head for a cheap but well-constructed shelter. Nothing fancy. Just a small place for a person to sleep in overnight. A nice place for anyone, homeless or just an unfortunate that is in need of a quick place to lay down their head for a few hours. Paul…
The Pros and Cons to Building an Earthbag House
There are always pros and cons when it comes to having a house built. You want a good home, something that will keep you and your family warm in the winter and cool during the summer. You also desire to have a well-built home that hits all the best marks when it comes to being…
According to Lumberjacks, Here are 11 Genius Ways to Keep Feet Toasty Warm
“Toasty” is a relative term. As long as our feet are dry and not cold during the winter months we think we are doing really well. We are not a lumberjack but we do have a dog. Walking the “ever peeing beast” three to four times a day in the rain and snow can…