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16 unknown uses for chapstick (just in case). Call what you want (bug out bag, get home bag, survival kit) but when composing a list of things to pack, it would serve you best to have items that have multiple uses. This reduces the bulk in your pack and strain …

The Many great uses for wood ash. Do you have a fireplace or fire pit? If so you probably use it regularly and generate your fair share of Ash. It builds up and weighs more than one would think. Instead of throwing Ash in the trash, which can even be …

DIY Generator: Convert A Lawn Mower Into A Generator Do you have a backup for when the power goes out? Go more than a day with out power and you might feel the burn of not being more self sufficient. The problem is for some is the the price of …

First aid basics Its important to have a good understanding of first aid basics. There may come a time when someone you love or you yourself are injured and medical attention is required. This content is meant to cover the basics. Read it over. Its old info for some. If others find …

Preparing your chickens for cold weather Raising chickens is an excellent and easy way to become more self sufficient. Not only are they a great introductory livestock animal but they will ensure you that the fridge has a constant stock of meat, eggs or both. If you built your first DIY …

I am sure it has to be a crummy feeling to wake up only to find a crime scene in your back yard. That being some wild animal has gained access to your chickens and ripped a few apart during the night for a midnight snack. It causes unwanted stress …

This has been done a few times in the past.———————————— I wouldn’t go as far as to say the guys over at ‘Practical Primitive’ invented the uber match (although I could be wrong!), but their version is excellent.  It is very cheap to make, all you need is some strike …

The summer heat is here and with it comes the sun that helps everything to grow. Unfortunately for many people direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time can leave our skin burnt or even blistering from the sun. Clearly prevention is better than a remedy but many of us …