Campfire Cooking: Recipes and Techniques

Eartheasy has some great advise for Newbies to cooking over a campfire. LINK: Campfire Cooking: Recipes and techniques for cooking on an open fire | Eartheasy.com

Canning Meat, Venison, Beef, Pork, Elk, Chicken and Fish.

LOTS of good Info here. LINK: Canning Meat, Venison, Beef, Pork, Elk, Chicken and Fish.

Making and Using a Solar Cooker

Great article by Joe Radabaugh. Link: Making and using a solar cooker by Joe Radabaugh

The BIGGEST Mistake Preppers Make

"While evacuating is the safest option in natural disasters like hurricanes, it’s NOT the safest option for all scenarios. In fact, it may increase your chances or getting stranded, encountering looters, being rounded up by FEMA agents, etc." LINK: The BIGGEST Mistake Preppers Make

6 Ways to Start Homesteading Today !

If you have ever been interested in living a more self-sufficient, sustainable, simpler way of life here are some easy steps to get started today, (for little to no money invested). LINK: 6 Ways to Start Homesteading Today | Twin Acres Homestead

The $2 Solar Lamp

It is made up of 4 components: (1) LED bulb (2) switch (3) cellphone battery rechargeable in any cellphone (4) solar PV (5) locally available materials such as empty transparent bottles, which make it easy to build and repair by users at the village level. All the components are chosen in such a way that it doesn’t require a control system, which drastically reduces the price of the lamp, making it the world’s cheapest lamp.

$2 Solar Lamp Designed To Help Bring Billions, Light - D.I.Y Bullseye

Homemade 'Vicks Vapor Rub'

LINK: Homemade 'Vicks Vapor Rub'
All you need to make it is olive oil, beeswax, & a few essential oils.  My favorite combination of essential oils for this is rosemary, eucalyptus, & lavender.  Some people like to use peppermint or camphor as well, but personally – it’s a little harsh for me & my children.  The great thing about essential oils is even though they don’t look like it – they actually go a LONG way!

41 Camping Hacks Are Borderline Genius

LOVE the first one! LINK: These 41 Camping Hacks Are Borderline Genius – Free Patriot Post

How To Make A Makeshift Oil Lamp From A Tuna Can

Having the ability to generate light without the need of electricity should be part of everyone's emergency essentials. Flashlights or electric lamps obviously work best, but batteries eventually die, leaving you in the dark when you need light the most. This hack works wonders, and has the added benefit of being edible once the light goes out. VIDEO LINK: How To Make A Makeshift Oil Lamp From A Tuna Can

How To Build a Worm Casting Compost Sifter

Chris Fietzer shows step by step how to build a portable worm casting separator and compost sifter for under $75 and then does a quick demo at the end of the video. Detailed purchase list and cut listing are broken down below the YouTube video. If you like this instruction video, be sure to leave a comment or give him a thumbs up at YouTube!

29 Cool Recycled Pallet Projects

I especially like the garden workbench. Would LOVE having one down the hill, for those times I don't feel like climbing all the way back up to use the barn or back patio... LINK: 29 Cool Recycled Pallet Projects: Reuse, Recycle

How To Build An Inexpensive Chicken Egg Incubator

"The goal of this project was to build the CHEAPEST and SIMPLEST egg incubator possible." LINK: The $3, 30-Minute Egg Incubator

How to Open a Can without Can Opener

"Zombie Survival Tips" shows us how to open a can when you have no can opener nor tools. Just make your way into a city or an area where there is cement...

Troubleshooting Tips for Electric Fences

A painful but non-lethal electric shock delivered on contact with the fence is usually enough to make animals avoid further contact. Since the shocks prevent continuous strong pressure on the fence, posts can be lighter and farther apart, which adds to the ease of construction for electric fences. This link will help find problems, and give you tips on fixing your fence. LINK: Whole Home News

How to Build a Tiny House

Learn how to build a tiny house with these step-by-step instructions — from clearing the building site to finishing up with trim. Once you've completed one, show it off, and build some for others to make some extra money. Easy to understand instructions, with lots of photos. LINK: How to Build a Tiny House - Community - GRIT Magazine

How To Remove Snow Without a Snow Shovel!

Instead of buying a snow shovel, buy really warm gloves for you and the kids! You could probably make some money off the neighbors, doing this also!

How To Darn a Hole

Several different ways, for different fabrics, including SOCKS!
LINK: Make Do and Mend: Darning  |  Coletterie

How to Make 5-Gallons of Laundry Detergent For $5.00

How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent.
Watch as this young lady teaches you the recipe and how to heat it, and mix it for long term storage.

Build a Tool Box Caddy For $25 | Wranglerstar

This is Part one. Click the link in the "Show More" section for Part two...

How To Make Your Own PVC Pump!

In this project you'll learn how to make a customizable PVC hand pump that will create vacuum suction, pump water, or compress air.  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaho7JSVS1I

Pet Poisons From A to Z - 2012 Guide - What You Must Know

Prevent your pet from an accidental poisoning! Visit your local ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center website to learn about local potential poisons, how to poison-proof your home and what to do if you suspect that your pet may have been poisoned. It’s also a good idea to post the organization’s phone number - 888-426-4435 - on your refrigerator for easy reference in the event of an emergency.  Here is the LINK to a list: Pet Poisons From A to Z — 2012 Guide — What You Must Know