If you're trying to be as self-sufficient as possible, you're probably familiarizing yourself with materials available to use around your home and property. For example, you might be interested in ...
What to do When a Natural Disaster Strikes and How to be Prepared
A natural disaster can wreak absolute havoc on one's life. Even those that grant us a bit of warning time require quick action and adaptation. The key to surviving one of these situations is solid ...
How to Make and Hide a Survival Cache
If you're the type of person who likes to prep for a potential worst-case scenario, then a survival cache should definitely be on your to-do list. These can make difficult situations much easier, and ...
3 Ways to Make Homemade Aspirin Using Willow
Anyone who has homesteaded knows how achy you can be at the end of the day. Fortunately, most of us have painkillers in the medicine cabinet. But what if those aren't available? What happens if you're ...
19 High Calorie Crops to Grow in Your Survival Garden
Whether you just want to supplement your diet and save some money or aim to grow the food to support yourself and your family in a survival situation, you need to prioritize your space with ...
15 Tips for Success When Cooking Over an Open Fire
There is something primal about cooking on an open fire. The heat, the smell of the smoke, and the roaring and crackling create an experience that speaks to the most basic parts of us. You're ...
8 Sustainable Toilet Paper Alternatives (and a Few Emergency Options)
Toiler paper has been around since the 14th century, but that doesn't mean it's always been readily available. These days especially, people are looking for ways to make do without this ubiquitous ...
How to Sharpen Axes and Hatchets by Hand
One of the first (and most important) things to learn about using axes and hatchets is that dull blades are dangerous blades. This is because they're more likely to bounce or glance off wood instead ...
How to Build an Ice Fishing House on a Budget
Winter is a time for getting cozy inside, making homecooked meals, and enjoying the solitude. It's also a challenging time to hunt food and enjoy the outdoors. Ice fishing is a reliable way to feed ...