How to Build a Comfortable Outhouse
Yesterday I talked about sanitation; today I want to continue this subject by talking about outhouses. When I was young I lived in two different homes that had outhouses and I am somewhat familiar …
Chokecherries an Edible Fruit
The chokecherry or prunus virginiana is said to be the most widespread tree in North America. Â It is found from Newfoundland to British Colombia, through all but the most northern areas. Â It ranges as far …
Sleeping Dry While Camping in the Rain
It has been raining hard on and off for the last several days. This resulted in a discussion about sleeping dry while camping in the rain. It’s surprising how little even experienced campers know about …
A Simple Tripod for Cooking Outdoors
Easy to make and inexpensive tripod. Tucked away in our storage we have some Dutch ovens that are built for use on a stove. This means no ring around the top to hold coals and …
Free Manuals: Military Manuals & Books About Knot-Tying
Here are some free manuals of various books on knots and military manuals that you may find useful that you can download! You may want to consider downloading them to an older laptop and sticking …
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How to Prep For a Quarantine
All too often, the world is shaken by a new flu bug or the resurgence of an old one. I have a long enough memory to recall the Ebola panic just a couple of years …
Mesquite Beans and How to Harvest and Use Them
Mesquite trees are found in northern Mexico throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, and as far north as southern Kansas, west to the Colorado Desert in California, and east to parts of Texas These deciduous trees can reach a height of 20 to 30 ft although in …
4 Ways to Get Water From Your Well When the Power Fails
Recently I have run across several people who are concerned about how to get water out of their water well in an emergency. Without electricity, most of today’s water wells would become useless. But remember …
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Lambs Quarter a Great Edible Plant
Lambs Quarters (pigweed, goosefoot, wild spinach) is seen by most people as a common weed. They don’t realize that it is a tasty and nutritious green vegetable that can be enjoyed, free for the picking. …
The Long-term Storage of Corn Meal
For years I have been under the misconception that cornmeal could not be stored for long periods of time. I always believed that it would turn the oils rancid.  As a result, I have always …