Category: Skills / Knowledge / DIY
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How to Rapidly Improve Your Skills at the Shooting Range
Whether you keep firearms for home protection, self-defense, hunting, or some combination of the three, a gun is only as useful as the person wielding it. All the guns in the world won’t keep you safe or your family fed in a survival situation if you can’t hit the target you’re aiming at. Improving your…
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How to Get Your Child Involved in Prepping
Prepping can be a great way to bond with your child, especially if it’s something you are passionate about. It’s also an excellent way to teach them real-life skills that can help them become more dependent and self-sufficient as they get older. And, of course, prepping with your children is also important should a genuine…
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7 Rainwater Harvesting Mistakes
I recently purchased several IBC totes off Facebook Marketplace to supplement our garden watering efforts. Had I watched this video before then, I might have reconsidered the expense and effort I put into the project. At the very least, however, he’s pointed out that algae is a problem, which means I’ll need to blackout my…
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How to Deescalate a Situation With Unexploded Ordnance
You never know what you might come across in the future. Active explosives probably aren’t something you think you’ll ever encounter in your everyday life, but this is a reality for some people. You need to know how to stay safe if you ever discover unexploded ordnance (UXO). UXO may be more common than you…
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How to Filter and Purify Rainwater
I’d hate to be forced to rely on rainwater alone, but if I must then a quality filtration system is crucial. If you want to copy the design discussed in the video below, please see the video description for links, but be aware that some of the products referenced are no longer for sale because…
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15 DIY Homestead Projects to Jumpstart Your Survival
Homesteading is not an inexpensive venture. It can take some individuals years to save enough money for land. Because farming equipment and livestock are also costly, many homesteaders spread out their purchases and work toward their homesteading goals over several years. However, part of homesteading is learning to live frugally. There are many projects you…
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Bedsheets, Silicone, and Naptha: Better Waterproofing Than Tarps?
This is a neat DIY idea, and if you have something you want to waterproof that might be difficult, like a backpack or pair of boots, try this!
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Where Should Preppers Invest Money in 2022?
A lot of thought goes into preparing for the worst, from how much food and water you’ll need to survive, to how you’ll store everything and what you need to do if staying home isn’t an option and you need to evacuate. One thing that a lot of preppers might not fully consider is the…
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9 Winter Weather SHTF Scenarios and How to Survive Them
Winter weather is no joke. The beautiful parts of winter sometimes eclipse the scary ones, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare for any potential damage that may head your way this season. You should be well aware of these winter SHTF scenarios so you know what to do in case of an emergency. Taking…