In the past, I have told you about the magnesium fire starters that are currently being sold by Harbor Freight. They are normally priced at $2.99 and occasionally on sale for $1.99. These starters are made […]
A Problem with Chinese Made Fire Starters Read More »
Here is another article from a friend on a plan to backup your water. Howard Water is a concern for us as a family. In the area where we live, we do not often face
Water Assurance: An Inexpensive Device Read More »
Now the first thing I want to explain that hunting birds with fish hooks is probably illegal everywhere. This should only be used as a method of last resort when your life is at stake.
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The other day I came across a nice old boys axe. A boy’s axe is a midsized axe that normally comes with a 28-inch handle and 2 ¼ pound head. Since this one had a
Replacing Axe Handles is an Art Read More »
On face book and other sites I keep getting all of these survival tips, now don’t get me wrong I like to get them. But at the same time look at some of them with
Crayons for Light, is it a myth? Read More »
The other day I received the following comment regarding the post Old Beans from 1970 Made Soft and Edible. “Am I correct that the old beans would grind well into bean flour, and would probably make
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The other day someone gave me a case of white navy beans that were packaged by Neo-Life foods. The date on the cans was 4/28/1970. Neo-life was a good company and packaged their food well
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I recently got into a discussion with someone about what medical preps to put in your supplies. His theory was that you should not put in anything you don’t know how to use. This includes
What Should You Stock in your Medical Preps? Read More »
I am always being asked the question, how much food should I store. This is always a hard question to answer, because a lot depends on your eating habits and your likes and dislikes. The
Food Storage Calculator, a good Reference Read More »
In a real serious emergency, it seems there is always someone who has trouble dealing with it and may need to be sedated during the initial stages. Sedation can also be a method of dealing
A OTC Sedative Belongs in Your Medical Kit Read More »
