5,228 articles across preparedness, survival, and self-reliance topics.
Creating storage containers from spent shotgun shells is a practical survival skill for organizing small essentials. Ensure safety, make a small access hole, add a closure mechanism, and label containers. Avoid common mistakes like over-tightening or failing to label. This technique can be adapted with other small containers.
A survival knife serves 23 practical purposes, from basic cutting to complex survival tasks. Always keep it sharp and practice safety techniques.
Transform an old fridge into a cozy couch, pantry door, ice chest, root cellar, fancy chair/ottoman, or animal shelter. Each project requires basic skills and materials.
Cob building is a cost-effective, eco-friendly method using natural materials, but it's labor-intensive and may require special permits. Follow a detailed guide, research local regulations, and seek community resources for support.
Cut glass bottles using a soldering iron by heating and cooling carefully, ensuring safety with goggles and gloves. This skill can create useful tools or containers in survival scenarios.
This guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step process for building a DIY styrofoam catamaran, including materials needed, pontoon assembly, frame construction, keel installation, rudder system setup, final assembly, and testing. The project is budget-friendly, costing around $200, and can be completed in about three days.
Creating tick tubes involves soaking cotton balls in permethrin, stuffing them into cardboard tubes, and placing these tubes in areas frequented by mice. This method reduces tick populations and the risk of Lyme disease.
Magnets are essential survival tools for navigation, securing items, and bartering. Proper handling and storage are key to maintaining their effectiveness.
Mastering hooks, snaps, and straps enhances survival skills by providing versatile tools for securing shelters, repairing gear, and creating traps. Practice these techniques to ensure reliability in emergencies.
18 survival hacks using everyday items for securing gear, starting fires, and collecting water.
Build a mosquito trap using an old tire, water, and a mesh bag. It's seven times more effective than traditional traps and helps reduce mosquito populations while repurposing waste.
This guide explains how to sharpen survival tools using natural materials like bricks, sandpaper, and stones.
Craft an adjustable pot hanger by selecting a suitable branch, carving beaked notches, and using it safely for outdoor cooking.
Backyard blacksmithing is essential for survival as it allows you to create and repair metal tools and weapons. Set up a forge, heat metal, shape it, and finish it. Avoid common mistakes like overheating or neglecting safety.
Creating bark containers is a versatile survival skill for storing water, food, and seeds. Use bark from birch, cedar, or pine trees, and ensure the container is sealed properly to prevent leaks. Bark containers can be used as pots, water carriers, or seed storage containers.
Building a custom wooden door latch involves careful material selection, component design, and troubleshooting spring mechanics and friction issues.
Extracting clay from soil involves identifying clay-rich soil, using either the smash and soak or water method, and testing the clay's properties through firing. Proper preparation ensures its suitability for DIY projects.
Build a manual concrete grain mill for off-grid brewing with this guide, ensuring durability and reliability for your home brewing setup.
Traditional Hawaiian house construction uses hardwood corner posts, wall plates, and rafters lashed with 3-ply braided grass. Hipped and gable roofs are common, with bamboo joints secured using fittings and lashing. Essential rope knots and splicing techniques ensure stability and aesthetic appeal.
Craft survival tools and gear with these DIY projects, ranging from beginner to intermediate skill levels. From secret book safes to rocket stoves, each project enhances preparedness for emergencies.