Building a Simple Dakota Fire Hole A Dakota fire hole is a time-honored way to build a fire that, surprisingly, many people do not take advantage of. It is a very simple and efficient technique that can be used almost anywhere, and it is also resistant to inclement weather. You can build one with your …
Why Everyone Should Plant a Survival Garden Did you know that a huge percentage of the food we eat comes from seeds produced by a handful of companies? Did you know that these companies produce seeds that have been genetically modified, sold and integrated into our food supply without really evaluating potential health risks to …
Add a Pinch of Salt to Your Drinking Water Salt has been getting a bad rap for years now, especially due to obnoxious levels of sodium in processed and prepared foods. However, we all need salt to survive, and the body uses it to bring water into cells and carry waste out. Believe it or …
Border Insecurity and Your Safety Our exposed southern border represents one of the biggest threats to safety that we all face. While there have been a lot of improvements over the past decade in terms of boosting security, we have a very long way to go. As politicians continue to talk and debate about immigration …
How to Make a Water Wheel Cooker Using a barbecue spit or rotisserie is one of the most efficient ways to cook meat. The rotation allows for even heat distribution that has a wonderful way of cooking meat through without drying it out. Making your own is not all that difficult, but manually turning the …
Practical Uses for Binder Clips Binder clips are those thick and springy items that are used to hold thick piles of paper together. However, they can also be used to make life easier in a number of different ways. Let’s look at a few examples to see why they are a valuable resource to keep …
Learn how to make a self-feeding fire Self-Feeding Fire You can build a fire around a makeshift log-loader and let the thing supply the fire with fuel all night long. You can also customize it to meet your needs by making it bigger or smaller than what is described in the steps outlined …
What Can Really Happen if an Asteroid Strikes Earth Asteroids are a big problem that a lot of people don’t take seriously. Unfortunately, it only takes one collision to alter the entire state of the planet, and this should alarm everyone from government officials to conspiracy theorists. The problem is becoming so real that governments …
How to Make Snowshoes from Duct Tape Snowshoes are an essential resource to have when traversing large areas that are covered in deep snow. Their larger surface area helps to distribute weight and enable wearers to walk on top of the snow instead of making deep impressions. This helps to conserve energy and strain on …
Appreciating Natural Reactions to Life or Death Situations The human mind, in most cases, reacts in certain ways when we are faced with life or death situations. Some of these reactions are helpful as they prevent us from doing things that will be deadly. On the other hand, they can inhibit us from doing the …
