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Mead makes for one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in history and, using a basic recipe that consists of just honey, water and yeast, it can also be considered as one of the simplest. That said, for the many that may have tried to make mead and … [Continue reading]
Over the years we have featured a whole load of awesome DIY solar projects for you guys to try building for yourselves. This fairly big post is a round-up of some of the shorter DIY solar posts we have done. I have rounded them up here, in one place, … [Continue reading]
Hydrogen peroxide is a staple in almost every home first aid kit. While this product kills germs and protects your body from infections, its use spans far deeper than cleaning scraped knees. This common household product can be used for anything from … [Continue reading]
A backup generator is a great investment so you can keep the lights on when the power's off. Also in many remote locations, a generator is the only means of electricity. The problem is no matter whether you use your generator for emergency … [Continue reading]
Looking for the most efficient way of heating your home? Perhaps you’ve heard all about rocket mass heaters and just how clean they are? Whatever the reason, this guide takes a closer look at these heaters, explains how to build them, and covers all … [Continue reading]
It doesn't matter whether you actually identify with being a prepper and the emergency preparedness lifestyle, or whether you are simply someone who wants to be better prepared for an uncertain future. The fact remains -- if you are going to … [Continue reading]
Many people think that once you have some chickens, you then have a constant and predictable supply of eggs. Once you have had some chickens for a while, you soon realise this is not always the case. Well, not in our experience anyway... Chickens … [Continue reading]
Mora Knives aside, it can be difficult to find an affordable, quality bushcraft type survival knife... Mora knives are very cheap and very highly regarded, but they are not full-tang knives, which means the blade steel does not travel through to the … [Continue reading]
