5,228 articles across preparedness, survival, and self-reliance topics.
Edible scorpions can be a valuable protein source in survival situations, provided you know how to safely identify, clean, and cook them. Proper handling and thorough cooking are essential to avoid poisoning or allergic reactions.
Connecting rain barrels for water harvesting ensures a steady supply in emergencies, enhancing survival preparedness.
Historical home remedies from the Oregon Trail offer natural solutions for common ailments in survival situations. Gather herbs, roots, and barks to make salves, tinctures, and poultices. Use tools like a mortar and pestle, and ensure proper identification and storage of ingredients. Avoid common mistakes like misidentification and overuse. Additional remedies include elderberry syrup, willow bark tea, dandelion root coffee, and burdock root tonic.
The recovery position is crucial for unconscious but breathing individuals, preventing choking and ensuring proper airway management. Always check for responsiveness and breathing before moving someone, and ensure they are positioned correctly to avoid further injury.
Capture pigeons using nets, manual methods, blowguns, or snares. Gut and skin them, then cook by boiling, baking, frying, grilling, or skewering. Repurpose all byproducts for further survival needs.
This article explores sailing as a survival skill, covering certification, living on a sailboat, bug-out strategies, and practical techniques.
Master these 10 survival hacks for basic needs in emergencies: candles, oil lamps, mini stoves, portable showers, ice packs, aluminum bottle stoves, can openers, thermoses, and safety precautions.
Traditional hand-hewn timber techniques enable you to produce lumber without modern tools, crucial for survival situations. Proper tool use and safety measures are key. Dry and finish your lumber to ensure longevity.
This article discusses a prepper's decision to get a pacemaker despite concerns about potential electromagnetic pulse events disabling the device.
A multi-function fire pit is essential for cooking in survival situations, offering grilling, boiling, and baking capabilities. Build it safely, manage the fire carefully, and use appropriate cooking methods for different dishes.
Distribute survival gear among family members by ensuring redundant capabilities, single-bag readiness, skill-based allocation, avoiding overloading packs, and utilizing EDC kits. This approach maximizes preparedness and efficiency in survival scenarios.
Construct a remote tripwire alarm system using a wireless transmitter, receiver, and a spring-loaded switch. Modify the transmitter for remote activation and install components properly for effective intrusion detection.
This article explains different types of seeds used in gardening, including heirloom, open-pollinated, hybrid, GMO, and organic.
This article covers common tomato diseases like early blight, fusarium wilt, late blight, nematodes, tomato spotted wilt, and verticillium wilt.
Urban survival preparedness is vital for emergencies, requiring an emergency kit, communication devices, and basic self-defense skills. Stay informed, secure your home, and plan for evacuation.
Effective weed eradication in a low-maintenance garden involves manual removal, mulching, using landscape fabric, organic herbicides, and regular composting. Avoid overwatering and chemical herbicides. Use techniques like sheet mulching and crop rotation for long-term weed control.
Avoid flimsy tools in your emergency kit. Opt for a pocket chainsaw, Ronco Pocket Fisherman, stormproof matches, full-tang sheath knife, and Vietnam-era surplus snare wire.
DIY truck maintenance guide covers differential oil change, transfer case repair, and tailgate lubrication. Follow steps for proper torque, fluid types, and grease application.
Sulfa drugs are essential for treating bacterial infections in survival scenarios. Proper dosing and completion of the full course are critical. Monitor for side effects and complete treatment.
Identify and forage hackberries, kudzu, and skunk vine for reliable nutrition in survival situations. Carefully harvest and prepare these plants to enjoy their unique flavors and benefits.