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12/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to use spider webs for survival

There is an innately beautiful and mysterious allure to spider webs. From Shakespeare weaving dreams using the substance in A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Stan Lee allowing Peter Parker to use it as a superpower, there is no doubt that Nature has designed a wonderful material that serves many purposes. Indeed, modern science is now […]

11/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

6 repurposing ideas for your old lawn mower

Just because your old lawnmower no longer works doesn’t mean it has to go to the trash. With a little creativity, you can repurpose your old lawnmower and extend its service. (h/t: HomesteadSurvivalSite.com.) Cordage A typical lawnmower has about 7 feet of starter cord that makes for a highly durable rope. Here are some ways […]

11/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Tips for self-sufficient living on a small homestead

In homesteading, most preppers place an emphasis on being ready to bug in, in case of a natural disaster. While this is well and good, self-reliance should be just as much of a goal as prepping for the worst, even if what you have is a fairly small homestead. The goal is to be as […]

11/15/2018 / By Jayson Veley

How to know when an EMP blast occurs, and how to survive in the dark world that follows

When you stop and think about it, nearly everything that we do on any given day requires electricity. We use it to cook our food. We use it to operate our automobiles and get from point A to point B. We use it for entertainment purposes, such as watching television or playing video games. Even […]

11/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Prepper survival: A guide to preventing and treating snake bites

According to the CDC, around 7,000 to 8,000 people get bitten by a venomous snake in America each year. Of these, only five will die. Now, that number may seem very small to you but experts all agree that this figure would be much higher if these people did not seek immediate medical care. But […]

10/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Common survival myths that could literally get you killed

Time for a healthy serving of the truth: Many of the survival tips you know are completely inaccurate. Unfortunately, these aren’t your standard myths that are fun to debunk; misconceptions about survival could literally get you killed. We’ve listed some of the most dangerous common survival myths below. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) If birds and animals […]

09/14/2018 / By Jayson Veley

10 Essential prepper items you must keep in your vehicle

You never know when you or your family might find yourselves in a survival situation. Perhaps one day, God forbid, a foreign nation attacks the United States and knocks the electrical grid offline, forcing Americans to fend for themselves. Or maybe, in a situation that is a bit more likely to happen, you may one […]

09/14/2018 / By Amy Goodrich

Limited space? Here are five dual purpose livestock for your farm

We live in unstable and toxic times where nutrient-rich, non-GMO, and chemical-free foods are becoming scarce. This is why so many people have decided to step away from the globalized, industrialized agricultural system. Concerned about their family’s health and the impact modern farming methods are having on the environment, a growing number of people are […]

09/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Stand-alone desalinating drinking water system runs on solar energy, can be used in off-grid locations

Do you want a secure supply of water while staying off-grid and living green? Drop by the University of Alicante (UA) in Spain and pick up their new solar-powered water desalination plant. According to a Science Daily report, the stand-alone system uses a proven method of electrodialysis to remove salt from water, turning the saltiest of liquids into […]

09/03/2018 / By Rita Winters

What you need to live off the grid without giving up modern comforts

If you’ve decided to go off the grid, you’ve probably figured out that you have to give up certain electronics as well. But fear not, you don’t necessarily have to give up your smartphones nor your computers! Getting “off the grid” basically means creating your own electric supply, thus eliminating your reliance on society. So […]

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