DIY

If you have a vehicle and it survives the collapse it will be about as valuable as any other item you have. This vehicle will …

Solar water heating systems are easy to build as a DIY project. They also have offer a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your …

The ability to make healing homemade soap recipes will get you one step closer to the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. Even better, you will never …

The diamond knot (or knife lanyard knot) is a knot for forming a decorative loop on the end of a cord such as on a lanyard.[1]  A similar knot, …

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as bread when you’re really hungry. Whether it’s French bread, sourdough bread, or regular old sandwich bread, it can fill …

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 …

  Below are a variety of concrete, cement paste & hypertufa mix formulas (or recipes, as they are often referred to), that are intended for …

At the highest levels of preparedness you find that much of survival comes down to being able to process various types of materials. What types …

I found a cool DIY project I think everyone would enjoy, pre- and post-SHTF. A DIY wood-burning sauna. Cool right? This project will not cost …

Image Credit: talkingelectronics.com Metal will hold great value in a collapse society. I think of things like coin money or shell casings. These could be …

This is great information to remember and maybe even try out before an emergency happens. People toss away these batteries all the time. Maybe it’s …

See how to make a solar water heater from plastic bottles and save on your water heating bill 🙂 Jose Alano is a retired mechanic …

One of the best solutions to a fallen water system is a hand-drilled well. pristine underground water source. Do you have a well at home? …

The cold months are literally breathing down our necks! Before long, we will be unboxing the sweaters and looking for that one missing glove as …

This microstill design and instruction was created to allow someone to make their own spirits. Not a bad tool to have around in an SHTF …

Use your garden space wisely this year, see how you can grow tomatoes and potatoes on one plant. This makes use of your valuable garden …

This natural home remedy is useful to cut phlegm in the throat and lungs, and for opening air passages. It is high in vitamin C …

Are you considering a new space for storage? As preppers, we are often considering another shed or maybe even a root cellar for storage.  You …

Solar power is getting big these days. It can be pretty expensive, but if you like making stuff yourself, the solar-powered projects below could help …

Getting kids involved in preparedness can be a struggle. It doesn’t help that you are facing off against some of the most powerful tech in …