12 Essential Crossbow Do’s and Don’ts

Knowing how to set up and shoot a cross bow could give you the edge over other survivalists because at some point ammo will run out and relying on traps…

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10 DIY Solar Oven Projects

These 10 projects vary from the shoebox-sized and dirt-cheap to sun-tracking and full-sized, these Instructables run the gamut across solar oven-making! All are pretty simple to make and they actually…

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19 Survival Uses for Plastic Bottles

No matter where we go you will find that we have left trash there. Its a sad and ugly part of what we are as humans. Still, these leftover items…

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How to Build a Totally Self-Sustaining Home

Is there anything more alluring than that self-sustaining home. The home that has the solar power system, wind energy, greenhouse, big garden, livestock and so much more. Its a dream…

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The Portable Grill That Fits in Your Pocket

Everything you store and use does not have to come from a store. There was a time when people prided themselves on creating impressive tools and projects that fit their…

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How To Build The Best Potato Box Ever

Growing potatoes in a box may seem weird and a lot of effort but actually can double and even quadruple your potato yield! Growing potatoes in a box is just…

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How to Make Your Own Pectin

Homemade pectin is usually made from apples or crab apples, both of which have an abundance of pectin. Making homemade pectin is one of those things you can do to…

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How to Make a Homemade Moisturizer for Dry Winter Skin

Whether you are a homemaker and the destruction of your skin is happening because of cleaning or if you are an operator that has killed your feet in boots, moisturizers…

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9 Types of Axes for Survival

We have been using axes for 50,000 years! The oldest axe fragment was found in Australia in the 1990s. They are one of the most important tools in human history….

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Best-Kept Secrets of Professional Painters

DIY projects can be fun and are definitely economical, not to mention the satisfaction that comes from being self-sufficient. Builds and repairs around the house are common DIY projects, but…

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