The Disadvantage to Relying on Gun Sights Many new shooters rely heavily on using their sights to aim at stationary targets. Many experienced shooters use their ability to accurately hit stationary targets as a measure of their skill. While using sights and shooting at a fixed target is an integral part of gun training, …
How to Build a Stove Water Distiller Water distillation is one of the most effective ways to remove impurities, but it is also one of the most time consuming. It is also one of the least efficient in terms of what you get out of it by the time the process is complete. …
Build a Simple Dual Can Emergency Stove You can take two cans, one larger than the other, and create a portable, easy to use and very efficient stove that can burn for hours. This fantastically simple trick can come in handy when you can’t or don’t want to build a fire. It can be …
How to Build a Baited Snare Trap If you are looking for a simple, yet effective way to trap small animals, the following method may be right up your alley. Chances are that you have everything you need to construct and set the trap in your yard or nearby woods, and it only …
How to Make Salt From Seawater Salt is an essential requirement for any survival situation, both for practical uses as well as a valuable trading commodity. If you are near a body of salt or brackish water, whether it is an ocean or bay, you can extract the salt by following a few simple …
Make Glue From Hide in a Few Easy Steps Glue from hide has been made for hundreds of years, and it still works wonders. While most people get their glue from store-bought alternatives, few know that they can make their own at home. All that is needed is some scraps of hide, water, a pot …
Make Candles out of Everyday Ingredients You can make long lasting and effective candles with some glass jars and a range of ingredients that you probably use on a regular basis. Below you will find a short list of common items that can be used during an emergency in lieu of store-bought products. The …
Building a Tepee Shelter the Easy Way You don’t need canvas, tarp or expertise to build a sturdy makeshift tepee. All it takes is a little bit of practice, some wood, cordage and some natural material that’s in the area. This time-honored and practical shelter can be constructed in about an hour (less if you …
Consider Using a Dash Cam to Your Advantage It’s very easy, and affordable, to install a dash cam on any vehicle as a way to record incidents that may otherwise be difficult to explain or justify. This simple step can help to provide evidence, establish a record of how an incident unfolded and eliminate …
Make a Honey and Onion Remedy for Chest Colds Honey and onions contain substances that are excellent for soothing and opening up airways. You can use them as a basis for creating a safe, natural and inexpensive home remedy for treating common chest colds and other respiratory ailments. Take a look at the recipe below …
