HOW TO

We’ve seen it a million times in movies and TV shows: a guy breaks into any old car, ties a...

Editor’s Note: After an EMP or CME (Corronal Mass Ejection) the world will go dark and silent. However, if you...

I wrote this free, detailed, step-by-step guide with pictures just to show you how ridiculously easy it is to make your own...

Nearly every part of the common dandelion, from its brilliant yellow petals, to its roots have been foraged throughout history...

Beautiful to look at in full bloom, the sunny orange calendula – also known as marigold – has a wealth...

My grandparents never threw away a thing that could have been used later on. They were the old time preppers:...

Soy wax burns cleaner and a lot longer than most paraffin waxes. This is what makes it the best option for survival...

Shelf life varies, depending on the storage conditions and the food. You will usually see a range indicated for shelf...

Mankind is inextricably tied to the great oak tree and its many varieties. This great tree has afforded us a...

Canning chicken is something our great-grandparents knew all about.  Preserving game and surplus meat for the leaner months or for...

Making glue out of pine resin is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to bind something together when you’re...

The pine tree is one of the most overlooked natural resources as it has multiple survival uses. The entire tree...

One of the best and tastiest ways to conserve meat is to smoke it. The meat is delicious, and if...

Being prepared is all about having fallback options that will keep supplying you with necessities when normal methods fail. If...

by C. Giurgi Earthen ovens have been in use for thousands of years and are made of a clay–sand mixture...

Would you believe that this powerful propellant, that has changed the world as we know it, was made as far...

First, let me give you a little background. I am a retired Army Senior NCO, Retired Master Peace Officer, drug...

Once upon a time, root cellars were the only way people had to preserve their food. These wonderful cold-storage areas...

People sometimes refer to biltong and beef jerky interchangeably, and admittedly, they have some similarities.  Usually, biltong is cured in larger...

By Blake Alma If you are in a short-term survival situation, food is not a priority. However, if you know...

There are certain items you want to conceal from the eyes of anyone who enters your home, particularly when society...

Winter is coming! For some folks, perhaps it is already here. If you’re living in a place where wood heat...

In this article I’m going to show you how to make a quick and pretty simple storm glass. The ingredients...

If and when the SHTF you won’t have time to buy ammunition. In 2012 in the face of pending gun...

Editor's Note: By 1700's most pioneers learned the techniques used by the Scandinavian settlers and started building log houses whenever there were...

In a true emergency situation, you can last for months without adequate food, but a lack of water will knock...

by Robert We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in. For those unfamiliar...

Fresh herbs should be a priority for every survivalist. They are great for flavoring foods but they are also packed...

The most powerful thing about being in the wilderness is the idea that there is zero concern about your wellbeing....

Although knowing how to produce or procure clean water is vital in an emergency situation, canning water is often overlooked. ...