Survival Skills Of The Great Depression Era
We can learn from the philosophy of ‘using and reusing’ that Depression era folks were forced to live with. We can learn by examining what...
10 Survival Super-Foods For Both Small And Large Scale Crisis
Many people are surprised to find out that “superfoods” suitable for managing both small and large scale crisis situations are inexpensive and easy to make.
17 Lost Skills Worth Rediscovering
Our modern society is highly dependent upon the “system.” Not only do we rely upon utility services to bring us electricity, water and natural gas,...
12 Pioneer Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose
The pioneers brought very little with them when they came to settle the wild frontier of North America. Most had basic knowledge or experience from...
EMP Commission Warns Of Year-Long Blackout And A Massive Death Toll
A federal EMP commission report warns that even the smallest EMP attack on our grid system would down it for about a year, if not...
DIY Projects: 15 Ideas For Using Cinder Blocks
Cinder blocks are actually CMUs (an acronym for concrete masonry unit) i.e. large, rectangular bricks which are used in construction, but have a lot of...
Skip The Ibuprofen, Try Natural Cures Instead
It is your body’s way of telling you that something is amiss — pain, and for many people, the chronic variety that only the constant...
When God Gives You Mold, Make Penicillin
Can you imagine dying from a cut on your finger or a scrape on your knee? How about a respiratory infection or a toothache? Before...
The Ultimate Bug Out Home For Just $250
In life and prepping some things just make too much sense. When I first caught wind of the Earthbag I thought of a weak and...
23 Awesome DIY Smokehouse Plans You Can Build in the Backyard
Do you enjoy smoking your meat? I mean, who doesn’t love homemade bacon or ham? After exploring the world of smoking meat here recently, I have to tell...
Outdoor Survival: Skinning, Butchering and Cooking Wild Game
One sign of an experienced survivalist is that they have multiple plans and methods for each and every one of their survival needs. One simple...
60 Authentic Frontier Recipes From The First Settlers
Pioneers didn’t have much, but what they did have they made the best of. At first, the settlers favoured the customary foods and recipes from...
Back To Basics: How To Preserve Food In Lard
When I was growing up, it was a given that the bacon grease would be sitting by the stove in Grandma’s tin canister. Or maybe...
How To Build A Walipini Greenhouse
We use cellars because they maintain a more constant temperature than structures that are built above-ground. We use greenhouses to extend the growing season because...
Q&A On Storing Meat Without Refrigeration In Hot Areas
You work hard to stretch your grocery dollars, but there’s no way around it – meat is expensive. When you find a good deal, or...
How To Make Bread In A Can
Bread provides nutrients and fills bellies. It’s been an important staple on the table for generations. If you have a few shelf-stable ingredients and a...