A Medicinal Plant MAP That Should Be in Your Survival Kit
A hundred years ago 70% of all medicines were made from plants. Most of them are still being used today, but only a few people...
How To Recognize And Use Mushrooms For Food And Fire
Many people that find themselves in the woods with no edible resources other than mushrooms may be tempted to give them a try. It’s...
The Ultimate Army Field Guide to Wild Edible Plants
Editor’s note: Whether for survival purposes or the desire simply to be able to forage and live off the land, knowing how to find and...
Healing Arts To Learn From Native Americans
Before you get too involved with learning just the physical aspects of Native American healing, you need to understand that their approach to wellness is...
8 Basic Life-Saving Skills Everyone Should Know
We’ve featured a ton of survival and MacGyver tips over the years that could help you out of a fix, but what if you’re next to someone else...
How To Field Dress and Process Deer Meat For Storage
Love the taste of venison? I sure do. There’s almost nothing that compares to freshly prepared deer meat after a long hunt. But in order...
How to Trim a Goat’s Hooves in 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Infection
For some people, homesteading is scary. You have to deal with animals, plants, and a whole new different lifestyle. Well, one thing I’m learning...
Make Soda Yourself With Yeast, Sugar & Bottles
Make soda yourself. Did you know that you can do it yourself? People have all sorts of skills and abilities for the sake of...
Survival Stockpile: Top Foods To Preserve by Region
While it’s true that you can get just about anything to grow anywhere in the right conditions, those conditions sometimes have to be contrived...
What to Do With an Onion (or Garlic Clove) That Has Sprouted
Has an Onion or Garlic Clove Sprouted in Your Refrigerator or Pantry? You’ve probably come across this situation plenty of times— you bring home a...
Military Just Warned Americans To Expect WAR With North Korea
Although most Americans are aware of the ever increasing tensions between North Korea and the United States, the military is no longer pulling any punches. Marine...
Back To Basics: How To Make Sugar At Home
One of the best bartering products when SHTF is undoubtedly going to be sugar. It will also be a great product to have in order...
How To Make Beer At Home From Scratch
Have you ever been sipping a cold one and wondered to yourself, “Self, what would happen if there suddenly was no more beer manufacturers? Can...
7 Encouraging Tips To Get the Overwhelmed Homesteader Back on Track
Do you run a small or large homestead? Are you striving to be self-sufficient? Are you also struggling to keep your head above water...
This Man Was Stranded at Sea for 438 Days. His Survival Story Will Amaze You.
A fishing trip turns into a terrifying test of survival after Salvador Alvarenga becomes one man against the sea. Salvador Alvarenga loved the simple lines...
7 Laws of Gardening: Time-Tested Tips For Growing a Successful Garden
We all have the best of intentions in the beginning of summer. We plan on spending the season growing a beautiful lush garden. As the summer...