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Natural remedies to common minor health issues are becoming more popular, and most of them are simple enough to make...

I had two used tire rims and I decided to make a stove. They have enough holes for the fire...

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, often taking over patches of the garden if left unchecked. Fresh...

Unless you avoid it for ethical/religious/other reasons, the chances are that you’ve tried and enjoyed pulled pork. Pulled pork inspires...

They say that soldiers march on their stomachs. However, soldiers two hundred years ago didn’t have the means to keep...

For a lot of people these days, keeping groceries in the pantry for their family to eat now can be...

While everyone hopes that they’ll never need to break out a first aid kit, an event will inevitably arise that...

Making your own solar water heater is a great way to save some money on your electricity bill with the...

The idea of rubbing chili peppers onto your skin may seem a little strange, but what if I told you...

Simple, easy to cook meals with minimal preparation and cleanup are ideal in a survival situation. Pasta cooks quickly with...

If you have been suffering from allergies or know a loved one who does, you probably know all about EpiPens....

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

I look at the prepping lifestyle as getting your preps with as little cash outlay as possible. I spend enough...

Anyone who likes post-apocalypse movies knows what a house that’s been exposed to a nuclear blast looks like – shattered...

Potatoes are low acid foods. It's important to be aware that the only suitable method for canning low acid foods...

Why Do People Lie? People lie for various reasons such as, but not limited to: appear credible, appeal to someone,...

‘Good for what ails you,’ bone broth has been soothing, nourishing and feeding people for thousands of years.  During the...

The idea of consuming bleach horrifies most people. Obviously consuming undiluted bleach should be avoided at all costs, but using...