Survival Knowledge

Turmeric has taken over the spotlight in the last few years as a spice or supplement with super powers. While...

Building a food pantry with enough of the right foods can be an overwhelming undertaking. Knowing what to stock requires...

This tree is so common in the U.S. that you can see it planted on the streets, in parks, and...

If you’ve never done it before, making bread can seem a bit daunting, prone to disaster at every turn. It’s...

There are many ways of preserving eggs when you’re fortunate enough to have a glut of them, but by and...

Summer heat seems to be intensifying each year. So many are asking how can we possibly stay cool during the...

If you’re just getting started with your food preps, a home made $20 emergency food bucket is a great way...

The olive leaf has been used for ages for nourishment and medicine. The Bible shares many instances of the olive...

Used throughout history for its amazing healing powers, black seed was reportedly found in King Tut’s tomb. This spice has...

As you might already know, a few weeks ago we published the first tutorial on how to make your own...

In summer time, one of the main things that keeps people from enjoying their outdoor spaces is mosquitoes. Nothing ruins...

By John Claxton It’s official: scientists warn that we now are facing a pandemic SHTF. The deadly, frozen pathogens that...

What do you do in an emergency situation when no doctor is available? Unfortunately, we sometimes find ourselves in these...

By Diane Watkins Prepping is difficult when you have very little extra money, and I’ve been living that reality for...

Brother Simon created a stir when he appeared at farmer Farrin’s market stand to buy some crusty bread and sharp...

Distilling water at home can be done using primitive tools and without any power devices. First, gather everything that you...

Before the 1920s, when Alexander Fleming first discovered penicillin, western medicine had no effective treatment for infection. Something as simple...

Did you know that there is an inexpensive and readily available common household cleaner that has over 50 survival uses...

If you understand the value of preparedness you have a bugout bag somewhere in your home, ready to grab if...

Rocket stoves are easy to carry around as a small camp stove whenever you’re out. They are efficient and burn...

This post was gladly contributed by Practical Primitive. The oil extracted from birch bark can be produced easily and in...

The 4th of July is famous for juicy hamburgers fresh off the grill. After an emergency or unplanned event, it’s...

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural product composed of the fossils of tiny algae-like organisms called diatoms. It is a...

There are literally hundreds of ways to earn an income from your off-grid homestead, the trick is finding a way...

So if there’s a nuclear attack, and you have to leave your home, what are the things you should stop...

It’s no doubt that most of the developed world lives with the luxury of disposable everyday items and nearly immediate...

There are dozens of potential SHTF scenarios that we face these days.  One of the scariest is a loss of...

In light of recent events with the increasingly turbulent world politics, more and more people are concerned about a large-scale...

Can you imagine eating an entire tree? Probably not. We don’t tend to think of the majority of trees being...

Updated: 12 March 2025 It is that time of year again. Ticks seem to be everywhere. I find them on...