Being stuck in the woods during a survival situation is bad enough! Adding the annoyance and possible diseases caused by insects can add a layer of stress that you just don’t need. The following items are all great ways to keep bugs off of you in a survival situation: Cover exposed skin with oil or …
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Surviving a nuclear attack is something I think about from time to time. One thing I don’t really see being discussed is how you’re supposed to get clean water after you survive the initial detonation… There are 5 ways that radiation can be removed from water: Reverse Osmosis Activated Carbon and Ion Exchange Distillation Lime …
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I haven’t smoked for over a decade but I still carry a lighter as part of my EDC every day. It has so many uses that I think I’d be lost if I didn’t keep one around. A lighter is great for all of these reasons: You can start a fire. Seal the ends of …
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Not all of us have access to yards where we can grow vegetables and other food. The good thing is you don’t need to have access to a garden to grow some of the most popular vegetables. Follow these steps to grow carrots indoors: Fill the pot with soil. Moisten the soil with water. Sprinkle …
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Making homemade glue can be a great project for the kids or you can use these home glue recipes when you’re out of traditional glue on the homestead! You can make homemade glue with this simple recipe: Heat 3/4 c water in a pan on med heat. Add 1/4 c cornstarch, 2 T light corn …
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Are you a hunter who wants to make sure they use absolutely every bit of any animal they kill? Or, perhaps, you’re a prepper looking to find out how to make an adhesive in a grid down situation. While modern chemistry has been able to bring us a wide variety of effective adhesives over the …
Knowing how to build a clay pot heater is a great skill that can help you stay warm and heat a room in your house when you lose power. This is a wonderful survival skill since it is easy for most people to accomplish and can be used to heat a small area with very …
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Are you interested in learning how to make a homemade lighter? One of the best things about being out in the wilderness is being able to enjoy the natural world. Leaving all of the technology and the drama behind is a valuable experience for anyone living in the modern world, where stress and anxiety often …
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Rather than going to the store and spending money on dangerous chemicals to combat fleas in your home, making a DIY flea trap is a great way to take care of the problem naturally. You can make a DIY flea trap by putting a small amount of water in the bottom of a shallow container …
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Learning how to make activated charcoal is a great way to ensure that you have it on hand in an emergency situation. While the process does take some preparation and a little time to ensure that you have everything on hand and complete the process correctly, it is actually quite simple once you understand what …
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