DIY Trial Aquaponics With 5 Gallon Buckets Our eco system has been damaged over the generations as pollution and neglect have taken its toll on our planet. However, we can recreate to a limited extent the timeless system of regeneration of resources developed by mother nature herself with aquaponics. It isn’t an easy system to create …
All About Home Food Storage Lots of storage space is at the top of the list of any homeowner’s dream home. No one has big enough closets, storage rooms, nor pantries…. ever! But as a prepping family you can find it even more challenging to find the appropriate storage space. Preps can’t just be randomly shoved …
DIY Emergency Can Heater Even during the summer months the nights can get pretty cold especially should you be stranded somewhere in your car or camping. This can heater is made from a paint can but smaller versions could be carried in your BOB or 72 hour bag. I keep one made with a partial roll of toilet paper …
3 MIY Cough Syrups If SHTF the stores will close and making your own home remedies will be the only way to feel better or to cure ailments. Under those conditions a cough would be a really bad thing not just for the person suffering but for the entire group. Coughing is noisy and …
DIY Oil Lamps You can never be sure when disaster will strike. You may not be with your supplies and that is when your knowledge, ingenuity, creativity and adaptability comes into play. If you take a look at the four DIY oil lamps made here one or more of the elements may stick with you …
OTC Medications to Stockpile Once the SHTF doctors, pharmacists and even drug stores will be closed, looted and generally unavailable for use by the average citizen. Many OTC medications began as prescription medications until it was determined they were safe for most people to decide when and if they needed it. The ones discussed in …
Knife Blades Infographic When I first started prepping and collecting knives I only knew of two blades. Straight and serrated. Oh how naive I was… There are more than 10 basic blade types to choose from I don’t have any idea how many more specialty blades there are available out there. For information on the most common basic blades …
DIY Berkey Water Filter If you bought a Berkey water filter online you are probably looking between 200 and 300 bucks! The high price is because they work so well and are trusted! Did you know you can make one yourself for literally half the price if not less? Berkey filters are …
Why & How to Identify Food Grade Buckets When it comes to cutting corners to save a buck or two, storage containers for your food preps isn’t where you should do it. If you do not use food grade buckets you will find your food may end up on safe to consume. In the end that is …
