DIY & Projects 🔨

Before I say anything else I say this. Pepper Spray like any other weapon is nothing more than a defensive weapon. You cant just go around macing people as fun as that may sound to some of the readers here. Unless you are getting robbed, beat up or otherwise justified (stopping a heinous crime or felony) there is no reason you should ever dispense this stuff without warrant. In some jurisdictions the… Read more

Every couple of years we have some sort of flu epidemic that sends people into a frenzy that takes all of the hand sanitizer and soap off the shelves overnight. Flu epidemics and pandemics are a strong factors behind a lot of people prepping today and if this is also a concern of yours then now might be a great time to stock pile a few simple ingredients to start making your… Read more

I don't know a lot about bee keeping and wish I knew more. I know a lot of the positives however: A lot of tasty honey. Raw honey is one of the most nutritious foods out there full of vitamins and antioxidants. You also help the struggling bee population and they become healthier for it. I wish I knew a bit more about this fascinating art. I know of a few people… Read more

Here is a quick and easy way to make a self-watering, sub irrigated planter out of a handful of things you can pick up locally in just a few minutes.  Keep in mind this is my first attempt. I expect it to work well. I believe this method will conserve your water usage as well as the time you spend watering your plants, giving you time to do other things such as… Read more

Eggs go bad after a few weeks even with refrigeration right? Or is that just what we are lead to believe? Keeping eggs fresh even in a refrigerator for months at a time is hard to swallow I know. With a little time and some mineral oil you can preserve eggs for up to 9 months with no refrigeration needed. This is one of life's simple little tips that everyone should know… Read more

Have you priced out commercial gas masks? They are pretty expensive and just not in the budget for many of us. If you can not afford a gas mas or you find yourself in a real SHTF situation and none our available then there are excellent alternatives to commercial gas masks. They probably will not provide the same level of protection as their commercial counterparts however these homemade gas masks will protect… Read more

Want to create your own rocket stove? Well lets get started! Its simple and we are going to cover how to do so quickly and efficiently. First a little introduction. A rocket stove is nothing more than a highly efficient cook stove that uses a wood fuel source that is generally small in diameter. The fuel is burned in a sometimes primitive, high heat combustion chamber with a vertical chimney and a… Read more

You don't need acres to grow hundreds of pounds of potatoes. All you need is a small 4 sq ft box! That's right! Great things can come in small packages. If you are tight for space or just want to try something very cool this can be an amazing option. Inner city prepping never sounded so rewarding! Between this method of growing potatoes as seen here as well as using 5 gallon… Read more