How To Tan Hides With Egg
This post was contributed by Coureton. The Lady of the House has been working extensively on the hides of our first two litters of rabbits, and has been doing a great job. I have mostly been a secondary assistant doing as
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How to Make Your Own Hydrogen Generator
Today I’m going to show you how to make a hydrogen generator. Its design is simple, and it could definitely be helpful when SHTF. Of course, the version I’m going to build today is really just to give you an
All-Natural, Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), around 34% of American adults have high blood pressure. Known as the silent killer, increasing the risk of heart disease and strokes,
$1.70 a Day – 90 Days Emergency Food Kit
One of the biggest obstacles people see when they think about preparedness is cost. They’d like to be prepared to survive a major emergency, but they just don’t think it’s realistic. That’s not really surprising. After all, the average cost
DIY Mini Greenhouse For Year-Round Vegetables
Making your own cold frame can be a good addition for anyone with a love of growing plants or for those who love living a healthier life with little to no effort. That really is the truth because today we
How to Make Acorn Flour
In the event that the world as we know it crumbles, the ability to forage for edible flora and fauna will be an important skill. While stockpiling necessary items will undoubtedly help you to survive if things go south, learning
Why Put Onions in Your Socks Before Sleeping
When your access to medical services is limited–whether because of a temporary natural disaster or a more permanent grid-down situation—relying on tried-and-true ancient methods of healing could save your own, or a loved one’s, life. Thousands of years ago, an
How To Cook Burdock
When I first moved onto our current property four years ago, I tilled and planted a large garden to help us become more self-sufficient. At about the same time, I started studying wild edibles. There was a large plant growing
How To Make Tea Tree Oil To Treat Infections
For resolving numerous health issues, using natural remedies is by far better than resorting to OTC medications. This is where natural essential oils are very useful. Made from various plants, leaf and flower extracts, these oils contain proven antibacterial and
How To Make Fire Cider The Ultimate Natural Remedy To “Burn” Your Cold Away
Natural remedies to common minor health issues are becoming more popular, and most of them are simple enough to make at home. Fire cider is one of the remedies that is trending due to it being known to improve a
DIY Stove Made From Used Tire Rims
I had two used tire rims and I decided to make a stove. They have enough holes for the fire to breathe well, and I could easily create an opening to fuel the fire. The easiest thing to do was
Make Your Own Peppermint Oil – The Best Insect Repellent
Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, often taking over patches of the garden if left unchecked. Fresh or dried, all mint varieties have myriad uses. This recipe highlights one of the medicinal qualities of mint – using
How To Can Pulled Pork
Unless you avoid it for ethical/religious/other reasons, the chances are that you’ve tried and enjoyed pulled pork. Pulled pork inspires passionate arguments about the best way to cook and flavor it. The great thing to arise from these heated disagreements
How To Make Ash Cakes – The Ultimate Pioneer Food
They say that soldiers march on their stomachs. However, soldiers two hundred years ago didn’t have the means to keep their food fresh on the long journeys they faced. They would be issued with their flour ration and have to
My Famine Food Storage Menu
For a lot of people these days, keeping groceries in the pantry for their family to eat now can be a true hardship. At that point, it’s difficult to even fathom the idea of storing food in the event that
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