Many people, especially DIY-ers and homesteaders like to heat their homes the old-fashioned way, using a wood stove. It’s true that a wood stove makes a home warm and cozy and it also has the advantage of not using fossil fuels. Instead, all a family needs is a few logs of wood, and they’re ready…
(Video) When I Figured Out Why He Poured Dish Soap Into His Toilet I Ran to Try it. Wow!
At one time or another, we have all experienced that dreaded moment when our toilet bowl fills with water, after a good flush, and does not go down. It just sits there. Anything could have caused it, including an abundance of toilet paper lodged in a pipe. The point is it irksome. You go in…
Activated Carbon: How to Make and Use it for Survival
Activated Carbon is charcoal that has been treated to increase its absorption properties. It is used in virtually every home in North America in some form and has many industrial, home and medical and environmental purposes. Those include removing organic impurities in plating processes (industrial,) treating some poisonings and overdoses (medical) and as an absorption…
(Video) Using Plastic Bottles, Check Out This Insanely Cool Way of Making an Air Conditioner at Home
If there’s a will, there’s a way. When you’re down on your luck now as the heat starts to come in and don’t have an air conditioner, you can make one of your own. This DIY a/c unit is perfect for your homestead as well and can help save electricity costs! All you need is…
(Video) Making a Zeer Clay Pot Refrigerator That’s Useful in Many Ways!
Did you know that you could make your own refrigerator without the use of any electricity? Yes! It’s possible. This tutorial uses a technique that past civilizations have used before to keep things cool. You won’t believe how simple it is to make your own zeer clay pot fridge with only a few materials. The best…
(Video) Instead of Tossing Out Old Drill Bits, Try This Project Instead!
There are some incredible hacks in the internet land where you can transform a simple item into something quite useful. It’s convenient because as preppers who doesn’t love having an item that can be used multiple ways?! Many times we don’t consider just how many ways you can utilize a single item, such as worn…
8 Hiking Hacks That Are Game Changers for Survivalists
Who doesn’t love a good hike. Getting outdoors and enjoying a nice hike while exploring new destinations and the great outdoors is a lot of fun. It’s also rejuvenating for the soul. Plus let’s not forget that while hiking you get to work on your survival skills – you can’t beat that! Whether you’re a beginner…
How to Join PVC Pipe so That it is Secure and Watertight
PVC piping is on of he most versatile survival products you can find. It is inexpensive and very malleable, yet durable and it is very easy to work with. Making sure your bonds are tight, even and waterproof, however, can be somewhat of a challenge. There simply is nothing worse than finishing a joint and…
(Video) How to Make a Survival Compass Using Wilderness Resources That Are Already There!
If you find yourself in a survival situation in the wilderness, or any area where traveling by established roadways is to be avoided, knowing what direction you are headed or need to go is critical to your survival. In most cases, if you have a general sense of the direction you need to head, choosing…
The Backpacker Deluxe Sewing Kit by Gear Aid is Just What Every Prepper Needs
Every survivalist needs to learn how to get back to the basics, and one of those important basics is sewing. Obviously, this doesn’t mean knowing how to create an entire wardrobe from scratch, but it would help to learn how to make minor sewing adjustments when necessary. That way if you’re in a bind and…
Artist Builds Incredible Stained-Glass Cabin in the Middle of the Woods and it’s a Stunning Site to See
It is one of those sights you would never expect to see in the middle of the forest. There, you will see the usual. Tall trees, greenery during the spring and summer, orange and brown leaves during the fall, and bare branches when it is cold during winter. However, one thing will stay the same.…
(Video) Putting Together an Effective Bird Trap
As a survivalist, you know that hunting and catching your food is a big part of your well-being when you’re out in the wild. While hunting can prove to be a bit difficult for some, there are other more sneaky ways of fetching yourself some fresh dinner. If you’re in the mood for wild bird,…
Discover the Reason Why Everyone Should be Painting Their PVC Pipes Like Wood – It’s Genius!
PVC pipes are a huge staple item for all things DIY and off-grid living. They make great tools for building frames, gardening stands and so much more. However, they can be a bit hard on the eyes. Just because you’re living an off-grid life and using alternative items to build structures and other things around…
Emergency Power Alternatives Made Easy
Do you know what your family would do during a massive power outage? If you don’t already have a plan in place, now is the time to start planning. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and geomagnetic storms are just four examples of things that can cause power outages. Although most power outages are manageable, more serious power…
(Video) Don’t Throw Away Those Plastic Bottles Just Yet. Here are Some Brilliant Ways to Make Use of Them:
Many of us are very good about taking out and putting our recyclables into the correct barrel. It does our hearts some good knowing that we are doing our part in helping out the environment. Yet, aren’t there times when you look at those plastic soda bottles and think: “I should be able to…
(Video) PVC – It’s Everywhere But is it the Most Versatile Survival Material Out There?
If you live anywhere but an undeveloped country – and even there sometimes – chances are you are within feet of some sort of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) piping. PVC is the third most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, after polyethylene and polypropylene. In the USA, piping made of PVC accounts for 66% of all sewage…
How to Put Together a Leather Belt With a Secret Compartment That’s Perfect for Bushcraft Activities
As we have progressed through the last century and a quarter, all of us have benefited from profound change. Stuff we viewed as “new and exciting,” like CD-ROMs are barely known to our kids. Our parents, on the other hand, barely had color television, but their folks relied on radio for a lot of their…
22 Awesome Survival Uses for WD-40. #20 is Such a Great Idea!
If you have done any home improvement projects at all, chances are very good you know full well the miracle liquid that is WD-40. Growing up, my father and grandfather used WD-40 for just about everything – even some things – like as lighter fluid on the outdoor grill – that you were not supposed…
(Video) Don’t Throw Away Those Plastic Bottles! Here are Some Brilliant Ways to Make Use of Them:
Next time you see a bunch of empty plastic bottles on your table, don’t throw them out! Start collecting them now because you never know when one or more plastic bottles will come in use. We got a great video from Roman Ursu Hack and it shows us the multitude of ways you can reuse…
This DIY Hard Water Stain Remover is Natural and Easy to Use at the Homestead
If you’ve ever battled with hard water stains, you understand it’s a battle that takes a lot of effort and it doesn’t always clean the way you want it to. If you’ve tried using some of those harsh chemical cleaners in your toilet or sink, you may find yourself worrying about the strong chemical’s effects…