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MIY First Aid Antiseptic Ointment

MIY First Aid Antiseptic Ointment Having a well stocked first aid kit is a preparedness priority. What about for the long term? A time when running over to the market or pharmacy isn’t an option? Learning how to make your own medical necessities is only smart. You never know when or how and injury could occur. …

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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 Windmill Building

DIY Windmill Building Having alternative energy sources for survival is probably on every preppers mind. Also with rising energy costs important to all home owners. Solar is expensive and a bit spotty as it relies on sunshine. With wind generators you are reliant on the wind and ordinarily there is more often still wind even …

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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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Remedies for Sore Throats & Tonsillitis

Remedies for Sore Throats &  Tonsillitis Most sore throats are caused by flu and cold symptoms like drainage down the throat from the sinuses. The typical viral sore throat will look like the picture above and there really isn’t too much that can medically be done about it other than treating the pain and irritation. …

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OTC Medications to Stockpile

 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 …

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How to Stay Warm During a Winter Power Outage

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Stay Warm During a Winter Power Outage Staying warm is hard work if the power goes out! You can have all the blankets in the world but real radiating heat is what makes you feel warm and secure knowing you will be ok. I found an article …

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DIY Canned Goods Storage

DIY Canned Goods Storage   Having enough food for a SHTF situation is everyone’s goal, the only problem with lots of food is storage! I found a great tutorial which shows us how to make our own canned food storage holder that can be mounted to wall like the one pictured above or add sides and create …

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How To Use The Internet When Its Gone

How To Use The Internet When Its Gone Crazy to think we are all pretty much reliant on the internet these days! It is a great hub for learning. communicating long distances, voicing and hearing the opinions of others, news, and gossip it’s all right here on the net! So when the system is down whether …

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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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