Do it Yourself

When a crisis strikes, being stocked up on OTC medications and prescriptions gives you a little sense of security. Yet...

Bed bugs are a tiny insect that is about the size of an apple seed. They are reddish-brown in color...

If you want to get the benefits of dried fruit without spending a lot of money at the grocery store,...

Joint pain is a common condition which can cause aches, pain, swelling and loss of mobility. This can happen anywhere...

When the trees start to slowly lose their leaves and autumn settles in, it means it's that time of the...

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

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

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

Updated: 12 March 2025 Would you believe that this powerful propellant, that has changed the world as we know it,...

People sometimes refer to biltong and beef jerky interchangeably, and admittedly, they have some similarities.  Usually, biltong is cured in larger...

In a true emergency situation, you can last for months without adequate food, but a lack of water will knock...

by Robert We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in. For those unfamiliar...

The most powerful thing about being in the wilderness is the idea that there is zero concern about your wellbeing....

Although knowing how to produce or procure clean water is vital in an emergency situation, canning water is often overlooked. ...

By Blake Alma Matches are a great and simple way to start a fire in a survival situation as long...

Jerky is becoming increasingly popular in today’s market. Several years ago when people thought of jerky, the first thing that...

If you keep chickens, you’ll know that at certain times of the year, you’ll have more eggs that you know...

By Anne Pickle season is here, and my favorite thing to pickle is cucumbers. This recipe is simple, it’s done...