5,228 articles across preparedness, survival, and self-reliance topics.
Explore Common Alder-Tree, Angelica, Amaranthus, and Phansies for practical herbal remedies and cultural insights. Each plant offers unique medicinal benefits and can be prepared simply for use in survival situations.
Avoid urban youth groups, carry appropriate self-defense tools, and be prepared for lethal force if necessary.
Building shelters for nuclear attack survival is impractical due to cost and logistics. Post-attack water supply relies on deep wells and decontamination, but fuel shortages may hinder pumping. Radiation exposure poses long-term health risks, and water contamination requires boiling or chemical treatment, which may be limited by fuel scarcity.
Transform your 4x4 truck into a snow-capable vehicle with the Track 'N Go conversion kit. Install, operate, and maintain the system properly for safe winter driving.
This article provides 22 practical survival hacks for everyday preparedness and emergency situations, covering topics like fire starting, water purification
This article covers various traditional food preservation techniques that can be used without modern equipment, including dehydration, dry salting, brining
Proper deer hunting shot placement is crucial for survival, ensuring quick kills and meat preservation. Focus on the heart/lung area for the best results.
Wire coat hangers can be repurposed into emergency tools, campfire utilities, repurposed functions, crafting materials, communication aids, food prep tools, sanitation aids, and drain cleaning tools. With basic tools like hammers and nails, you can create essential items for survival scenarios.
Identify and safely use Pyracantha berries, Ginkgo nuts, Swinecress, Henbit, and winter cattails in Savannah for a variety of culinary purposes.
The Pipe is a solar-powered desalination system using electromagnetic filtration to convert seawater into drinkable water, offering energy efficiency, reduced waste, sustainability, and economic viability.
Choose the right bamboo variety for your climate, plant it in prepared soil, and maintain it with regular pruning and watering. Use barriers for running bamboo and stagger heights for privacy.
The article covers key statistics and historical events related to natural disasters such as avalanches, landslides, mudflows, earthquakes, and wildfires, highlighting their causes, impacts, and providing annual death tolls and notable incidents.
This guide explains how to set up a home meat curing operation, covering space selection, environmental control, and necessary equipment.
MedCAP planning involves securing permissions, logistics, and medical supplies, conducting a planning conference, deploying with safety protocols, providing primary care and health education, and post-mission debriefing. Hospital surveys assess local facilities for mission coordination.
Homesteading involves growing herbs and vegetables, conserving water, raising animals like chickens, and preserving food. Start with small steps, use quality soil and containers, and ensure proper watering and animal care. Rotate crops and grazing areas, and store excess harvests properly for long-term food security.
Growing apple trees from seed provides a sustainable food source and can be done with minimal resources. Follow stratification, planting, and care instructions carefully for best results.
Stainless steel buckets and pots are vital for canning and hygiene in survival situations. Proper sterilization, correct processing times, and adherence to safety guidelines ensure food safety and hygiene.
Homestead security measures include non-lethal options like warning signs, perimeter patrols, footfall holes, electric stock fences, and tension traps, as well as lethal options such as shotgun shell mines and deadfall traps, all aimed at deterring potential threats while minimizing risk to family members.
The article covers 23 natural remedies for treating ringworm, including tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and vinegar, raw papaya, turmeric, and aloe vera, each with detailed instructions on their application.
Make taco soup with canned beans, corn, tomatoes, and beef broth for a quick, nutritious meal using food storage items. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.