Tag Archives: DIY Survival
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25 Survival Uses for Coffee Filters
Coffee filters are probably one of my favorite inventions ever. There’s nothing like a good, strong cup of java to get my energy up and my brain whirring. However, what I’ve been recently realizing is that coffee filters have a ton more uses than just keeping the grounds out of my coffee. In fact, these… Read More
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Ok…I’ll be honest – I’m not exactly excited to write this blog about how to cook a snake. Why? Well, it’s probably because snakes sort of freak me out. Maybe it’s the way they slither…or the creepy way they stare at you (like this one in the picture…gives me the shivers). Well anyway, the… Read More
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14 Survival Uses For Trash Bags
There may not be one “ultimate survival tool” – but trash bags come pretty close when it comes to versatility. Turns out there’s a ton of stuff you can do with a trash bag (besides store trash of course), that is actually handy for survival. Plus, the great thing is they fold up really compactly and store easily… Read More
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10 Survival Uses For A Tin Can
Ok everybody, it’s time to talk about another wild, wacky survival tool you would never expect to help you if SHTF…today’s topic: the tin can! But seriously, although it seems strange, there’s a surprising amount of survival uses for tin cans. Not only can you use these in your home, but they’re also attributable to camping,… Read More
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12 Things the Great Depression Taught Us
This year marks approximately the 77th anniversary of the end of the Great Depression. Though it seems like forever ago, this topic still sparks emotion in our parents and grandparents that struggled for survival during this incredibly difficult time period. Well, I’m a firm believer in the George Santayana quote, “Those who do not learn… Read More
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24 Mistakes You Need To Know Before Prepping
I’ve been a prepper for many, many years – and, naturally, there’s a lot of mistakes I’ve made that I wish I had known to avoid before I started prepping. I began prepping long before most Americans got into it, and unfortunately didn’t have Google or blog posts or YouTube at the time to help… Read More
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14 Places To Hide Your Money In Plain Sight
I believe one of the most important things you can do as a prepper (or as a cautious human being, really) is know where to hide your money. This one isn’t difficult to understand – you’ve worked hard for that cash and saved it; therefore, you should make sure it’s hidden in a secret place. This should… Read More
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21 Of The Weirdest Survival Hacks Ever
I’ve seen and heard a lot of weird things in my life – especially being in the prepping world – but these have to be 21 of the weirdest survival hacks ever. It just goes to show you people can “MacGyver” amazing survival tools out of anything when motivated to do so. Desperate times can call for desperate measures, and… Read More
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5 Awesome Survival Uses For Old CDs and DVDs
I’ll be honest – I was incredibly skeptical when I heard there were survival uses for old CDs and DVDs. I mean, let’s face it – it’s 2016 now, and not many people (at least the younger generations) use CDs anymore. Nope, now it’s all about smartphones and downloading your music/videos off the internet. And what… Read More
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15 Crazy Awesome Uses For Dental Floss
So here’s an interesting thought – what if there were some crazy and awesome uses for dental floss…besides just for keeping your gums healthy? I say there is – and I’m about to share all this glorious wisdom with you. I’m about to prove to you that not only can dental floss help keep your teeth clean and… Read More