Category: Skills / Knowledge / DIY
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How to Never Get a Serious Poison Ivy Rash Again
I wish I knew this about twenty years ago. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with the soap you use, but everything to do with friction…
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Parabolic Mirror Solar Cooking
Makes me want to do solar cooking again…and to have a grilled cheese sandwich, lol. Just be careful where you aim that mirror because it could start a fire!
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13 Exercises to Strengthen Your Mental Fortitude for Survival
Have you ever wondered how some people become billionaires while others slave away at a 9-to-5 job their entire lives? While opportunity may have something to do with their achievement, success stories like Jeff Bezos and Jack Ma aren’t merely the result of smarts, physical strength or leadership potential. Rather, these people used perseverance, grit…
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14 Common Misconceptions About Preppers
Perhaps you have seen the National Geographic series Doomsday Preppers and think preppers are insane. I hope not. Unfortunately, that show makes fun of people like us, but there are many good things you can glean from such shows if you can get past the misconceptions. With that in mind, the following are some stereotypes…
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6 Egg Preservation Techniques
Many years ago, I tested how well mineral oil did with preserving unrefrigerated eggs and, to my surprise, it worked surprisingly well. In fact, even untreated, unrefrigerated eggs lasted for weeks before going bad. (But I tested them each week in a glass of water to be sure.) In the following video, he discusses how…
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How to Find Water in the Wilderness: Essential Survival Strategies
Unless you happen to get lost in the Land of 1,000 Lakes, one of the biggest problems in surviving in the wild is finding water. The other big resource that has to be found is firewood, which may or may not be a problem, depending on where you are. But water is an issue just…
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10 Ways to Live Without Refrigeration
He’s makes a point that most of us in the modern world feel like we can’t live without a refrigerator, but it wasn’t so long ago when that’s the way the world did things. And, while I don’t necessarily agree that all of his ten suggestions are the easiest to accomplish, they’ll certainly give you…
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How to Make Your Own Bulk Water Filter System
I’ll be honest, it’s DIY projects like this one that make me grateful somebody invested an easier solution, like the Berkey water filter system. But if you’re looking for a truly long-term, bulk water filter, consider a setup like this one which uses rocks, sand, and charcoal to filter almost any water source. According to…
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How to Go Off-Grid With Solar
Many people are working toward the shared goal of sustainability. Declaring independence from the power and water grid, becoming self-sufficient and reducing your reliance on others are all massive steps, especially if you’re accustomed to the creature comforts modern living provides. Generating enough power to keep your home running without having to rely on the…