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20 Essential Knots You Should Know How To Tie
“Knot tying has always been one of those key outdoor skills that the inexperienced take for granted. The experienced outdoorsman, however, has had enough success and failure to
Free Documentry – How Many People Can Live On Planet Earth?
This is a fantastic BBC documentary on ‘World Population’. Hosted by David Attenborough it explains the problems humanity will face if the world population grows out of control
DIY 1000 Watt Wind Turbine
Here’s a great little tutorial on creating a 1,000 watt wind turbine. “We built a 1000 watt wind turbine to help charge the battery bank that powers our
Eating Insects For Survival
“Insects are the most abundant life form on earth and, except during winter, are the first foods anyone should turn to for sustenance upon becoming lost or stranded.
Extending Shelf Life: Oven Canning Food to Last 25 Years…
In today’s world of convenience foods and perishable groceries, the concept of preserving food for extended periods might seem like a relic of the past. However, there is
How To Make Bacon
“BACON has nudged its way into every cranny of culinary fashion, be it vodka cocktails, short-rib braises or caramel cupcakes. It’s everywhere. Still. And for good reason: A
A Recipe For Homemade Itch Relief Stick
“Insect bites. Mosquitoes. Stings. Spring is here and summer is on it’s way. The children are loving the warmer weather and already enjoying more time outdoors. With all of
How To Store Onions, Garlic, & Shallots For Months
“…a few months ago, my mom (aka Grammy) came to the rescue. Last time I was visiting her, she showed me how she’d started storing her onions, garlic, and
How To Make A Soothing Cucumber Eye Gel
As I approach the big 3-0, I’m noticing just how much less money I’m spending on happy hour drinks and instead allocating towards a good skincare regimen. I
How To Clean Fillet A Fish
You had a good day on the lake and it’s time to clean the mess o’ fish you brought home. But how? Lorianne and Dan give you a
How To Make Aloe Vera Gel
“Making aloe vera gel at home couldn’t be any easier if you have a mature aloe vera plant. First what you need to do is cut off some
How To Make Cold Process Soap
Ever wondered how to make old fashioned lye soap – also known as cold process soap – the way your grandmother or great grandmother used to make? Well,
How To Make a Cardboard Box Oven
Did you know that you can make a cardboard box into an oven that works just as well as your oven at home? You can! And with this
How To Wipe Yourself Off The Grid
There are lots of reasons to unplug from the grid. And I’m not talking about the electrical grid. I mean the “grid” as in the whole digital world.
How To Make Survival Cement
One of the most useful substances one can use outdoors is Survival Cement. This mixture of mud and grasses can be used for a multitude of projects, from
How To Get 2000ºF Solar Power
Need some serious solar power? Here’s how to convert an old junk TV into a 2000ºF solar cooker. It’s a technique for hacking a 4 foot mega magnifying lens
How To Make A Long Term Survival Shelter
How To Make A Long Term Survival Shelter – This is a video on how to build a long term survival shelter as the Swedish army often use,
Small Scale Bee Keeping
Why Keep Bees? The stock answer for why to keep bees is because bees make honey, and fresh, raw honey tastes much better than what passes for honey
How To Make A Penny Ball (Repels Slugs)
Who knew? Apparently it’s the copper in pennies that repels slugs… “I have always loved spheres in gardens, but most of the ones I have been drawn to
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