Category: DIY

Making Your Own Knives

Making Your Own Knives (4 links) As pictured you can make a very unique knife from a number of different materials even other tools! I am constantly amazed by the creativity of crafty DIY people. Some of these knives are not only functional but beautiful and unusual. Even more impressive is how many different methods …

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DIY Oil Lamps

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 …

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DIY Uber Match

DIY Uber Match These DIY matches rock…The are indeed the uber of matches.  This project is really easy and really cheap. Stop spending 5 or 6 bucks on store fire starters when you can make these bad boys for a 1/3 of the cost. The Uber Match is simple to make, highly water and wind …

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DIY Improvised Charcoal Filter

DIY Improvised Charcoal Filter Use of charcoal as a filter has been around for years. It removes sediments, contaminants and even improves the taste. It is amazing as you watch the dirty water filter through and become before your eyes a clear drinkable life source. It’s often the method preferred by survivalists and those experienced …

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The Ultimate Guide To Dehydrating

The Ultimate Guide To Dehydrating   Preppers, homesteaders, busy moms, and frugal families all dehydrate foods. For long term storage, preserving the year’s harvest, ease of use and to be able to take advantage of sales at the market or a generous friend’s over abundant garden gifts. Dehydrating is an awesome way to store food for long …

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Survival Bows

Survival Bows (3 links) As we discussed in a previous post Gun Ownership Deterrent or Incentive a firearm is not the choice of everyone nor legal for everyone in every country. So when and if the SHTF not only are  you going to need a self defense weapon but the ability to hunt for food. Some …

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Building a PVC Survival Cache

Building a PVC Survival Cache This PVC pipe survival cache is the brain child of John from Ohio and submitted to SHTF & Prepping Central. He created his thinking it was a good safety measure for the possibility of a SHTF event where he may have to go without his gear or if his gear were …

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DIY Berkey Water Filter

DIY Berkey Water Filter

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 …

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Building a Soda Can Solar Heater

Building a Soda Can Solar Heater It may be the summer months and we are all thinking about cooling off rather than heating up. What better time to prepare for the winter months! Right now you can do the construction outdoors leaving less clean up chores. A solar heater made from soda cans can’t help but …

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