CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) saves lives. If someone experiences a cardiac arrest or is not breathing, performing CPR until medical help arrives can dramatically improve their chances of survival. If you have not attended a first aid or CPR … [Continue reading]
So you know getting a backup generator is a great idea, but you just can't afford to purchase one? Well, could you afford $50 give or take, for a small backup generator? If you search around at yard sales or your local junkyard or landfill you … [Continue reading]
So you're looking for some moonshine recipes? That's quite understandable as there are few things as enjoyable as creating the perfect moonshine, particularly when you've waited for the mash to ripen into something truly delicious. What’s more, with … [Continue reading]
If you don't know what a mountain pie is, it is basically a grilled sandwich that is cooked on a campfire, in a small device called a mountain pie maker. Mountain pies are also sometimes known as 'hobo pies'. A mountain pie maker is like a small … [Continue reading]
Whether you're suffering from a common cold, seasonal allergies or a more serious illness, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, the need for immediate and long-lasting cough suppression is immense. Unfortunately, many over-the-counter cough syrup … [Continue reading]
From an early age, I knew it was kind of possible to reuse disposable, single-use batteries; as a kid, we used to leave dead alkaline batteries out in the sunshine for a few hours, and this seemed to recharge them a little bit, so we could get a bit … [Continue reading]
First things first - you should always carry a snow shovel in your vehicle during winter, it can literally mean the difference between life and death... You should also put together a small kit of essential survival items in case you have to spend … [Continue reading]
Ok, this is fairly simple, but it always surprises me how many people don't know this, and also how many people don't do it... Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, as long as they don't sit in soggy, wet ground, they rarely have any … [Continue reading]
This home remedy is actually better than some of the over-the-counter solutions you can purchase from the pharmacy; most of the drops for swimmer's ear (mild infection) contain just isopropyl alcohol to dry and wash out the ear, but the home remedy … [Continue reading]
When I was a kid I watched a TV show called Alone In The Woods. In that show, Lofty Wiseman the author of the SAS Survival Guide showed how to make an eel trap out of a t-shirt, in a survival situation. Of course, I immediately went down to the river … [Continue reading]
