We live in a society where the norm is to discard items that no longer seem useful to us. Today it’s the norm to discard items that no longer seem useful. When items have fulfilled their purpose, they end up getting tossed in the trash without a second thought. Little do most of us know…

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way for preppers to celebrate than with our own clever spins on the preparedness lifestyle? While you may opt for dressing yourselves or your kids as zombies, Rambo, or as a sniper in a ghillie suit, why not veer instead for a costume style that idolizes…

When it comes to a prepper’s home security, it’s better to be safe rather than sorry. Arriving home after an intrusion just took place is devasting — your personal space has been violated and sometimes valuables have been taken as well as your sense of feeling safe. Plus, let’s not forget there’s still the danger…

This is one of those practical DIY projects that serve both a survival and practical, non survival purpose – mainly if you camp a lot. In a true survival situation, if it is dire enough, eventually, the sewage system where you live will go on the blink. This can be because of lack of power…

If a prepper gets lost in the woods when SHTF and finds himself in pain, here are the incredible steps he can use to make aspirin! Every prepper tries to have enough gear in their bug out bag to prepare for any situation during a collapse. However, it is important that preppers know how to…

A good saw is one of the more useful tools to have at your disposal when SHTF. It will prove useful when constructing your shelters, clearing land for gardening or raising livestock, building fencing to protect your property, and will also serve a multitude of other purposes that are only limited by your imagination. One…

As with all tools you’ll be relying upon, most preppers demand a machete that they know isn’t going to bend, break, or chip when it’s performing the jobs expected of it. However, buying a machete that fills these needs is much easier said than done. Not only do you need a blade that’s tough, but…

Mice: although they can make adorable pets, they are also one of the last critters you want running around in your home. They can destroy your equipment, wreak havoc on wiring and will taint your food supplies, as well. On top of all that, mice can carry a multitude of diseases, as well as fleas,…

You’re stranded in the wilderness. Lost. Hungry. Alone. And you have nothing in your bug out bag to help you out, save a few tools and a small portion of food. Not even a flashlight! Once this happens, it’s far too late to regret that you didn’t bring a simple flare or another item to…

Here’s a fun random project that’ll work in just about any home. If you prefer to keep your treasures at home as opposed to a bug out bag or safe, there’s a way you can keep them safely in your home. Storing valuables in a home don’t seem like the best ideas, but with this…

The idea of owning and putting together a bug out bag is making sure it’s easy to access when you need it the most. When Doomsday arrives, you won’t have time to rummage through your supplies and pull out what’s most important. You also won’t have a chance to look through your belongings to locate…

Everyone needs a hiding place of some sort. Do you have your valuables stored safely away? Are they in storage in the freezer, or possibly stowed away in a safe in your closet? These are great solutions, but they are also common. An important scenario to consider is if a thief enters your home, these…

Looking for a new do it yourself project before the end of the summer? Are you a fan of playing with molten aluminum? Well, this project will give you something that you’ve never seen before! We’ve talked about molten aluminum before, and how you can utilize it to create any survival tools that you might…

Fire is one of the most important elements you must learn how to make for yourself when the collapse takes place. Even though building a fire is not one of the “principles of three,” knowing how to make a fire makes your life a lot easier, provides warmth and security and is also good for…