Initially using steel wool on a windshield may seem like a horrible idea. At least, that’s what common sense tells us. However, with a technique like this, it’s important to have an open mind because what may seem like a bad idea at the time can actually be a clever one. Matter of fact, using…

As survivalists, we have enough to worry about without dwelling on the small things. For example, locks where keys have been misplaced or lost can easily be taken care of with a bolt cutter if you are willing to ruin the lock. But what about if that lock happens to be in your house and apartment?…

Oh great — the vehicle is stuck in the mud in the middle of nowhere. You should have been more careful, but what good does that do at this point? Luckily there are a few logs in the woods, and you brought along some rope that’s in your bug out bag.  And with just these…

Many people have heard of WD-40 but are unaware just how valuable this oil and water-displacing spray is. The truth is WD-40 has more than a thousand uses and can be employed for a variety of tasks both now and during a collapse. Since using for WD-40 for just about anything is possible, it should…

The essence of making it through a survival situation is to be prepared – we all know that. That means you have to practice, but the question is where? For most of us, day trips are a possibility as are weekend excursions, but a lot of the time, we have a bunch of other stuff…

Looking for a new project this fall time? If you’re a fan of playing with molten aluminum, then this is a project that will teach you how to do something you’ve likely never seen before! By using molten aluminum, you can make survival tools such as a knife, sword, shield — you name it! However,…

Nowadays, most people have lost this skill of knowing how to navigate by the stars. It’s much too easy to bring along a compass or use our cell phones to find our way home or to our bug out location. It’s sad, but the truth is we really have no need of this knowledge anymore,…

In the modern days of GPS, it’s sad to say that many people are no longer learning how to use what many consider to be a more archaic form of navigating. Because of this, knowledge of the good old fashioned map and compass is quickly falling by the wayside. Many people prefer the ease of…

For many people, spiders are their #1 fear in the world. This is something that has been conditioned in them since they were young. They were taught that if they saw a spider they were supposed to snuff it out with a napkin or paper towel for fear that if they didn’t that spider would end…

Most preppers have heard of the DIY survival 9-volt battery and steel wool hack that’s used to start a fire. This fire starter is such a staple for preppers and campers that many keep a 9-volt battery and steel wool in their survival bag because they know it’s highly probably they will need it. But…

Mountain lions are one of the most feared predators in the United States and even though many fear this animal due to misunderstanding, they are still dangerous enough to have a large amount of respect. Luckily the chances of a prepper running into one in the wilderness are very slim since they are reclusive creatures…

We will never forget the neighbor kid who dragged small logs, skinny limbs and leafy branches from a nearby wooded area home after school and made his own cabin in the backyard. When we asked him how he learned to do it, after he invited us inside, he said his father showed him on paper…

A major aspect of life post-collapse that’s worth considering is how we are going to feed ourselves. You can stockpile all the food you want, but eventually, you’re going to run out, at which point you’re going to need to start fending for yourself. Raising a garden is an excellent way to begin here, but…

Long ago, before the advent of copper, bronze, and steel weapons, our toughest ancestors turned to resources which are far more widespread: simple stone and wood. The innovations made at that time formed the cornerstone for all progress up to today, as we would not have been able to make many of the common tools…