Most people consider the dandelion a nuisance, but in fact this little flower is very nutritious and contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A, C and K, and they are also a good source of calcium, potassium, iron and manganese. Dandelions are edible … [Read more...] about How To Harvest and Use Dandelion Roots
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Easy DIY Homemade Water Distiller
Water is one of your most important preps, without it you can only last 3 days. Having alternative methods to purify your water is an excellent idea. Desertsun02 has come up with a very inexpensive way to make a homemade water distiller that can be powered by your electric stove, … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Homemade Water Distiller
How to Pick a Lock With Hairpins
Lock picking isn't just for locksmiths and criminals, in fact it's a skill that could very well save your life someday. Criminals are more likely to break a window, rather than waste their time dealing with picking a lock. Having this skill set could not only save you money on … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Lock With Hairpins
Survival Fishing: DIY Paracord Slinky Weights
For those of you that don't know, slinky weights are fishing weights that will keep you in the water a lot longer than anglers using other types of weights. They are great for fishing those areas that are normally difficult to fish where snags and boulders are found. In the … [Read more...] about Survival Fishing: DIY Paracord Slinky Weights
How to Open a Padlock with a Coke Can
In a true shtf situation there are many scenarios where you may need to open a padlock. Most padlocks can easily be opened with a hammer or crowbar but these methods can attract unwanted attention. This excellent video below by Its Tactical shows you how to make a simple shim … [Read more...] about How to Open a Padlock with a Coke Can