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How to Make an Emergency Shelter in 5 Minutes or Less
Your footing gives way and you body is immersed in 45º water. The clock is ticking. Within 15 minutes, you’ll begin to lose dexterity in your fingers. You need shelter and fire.

Power Anywhere: SunJack Review
The vulnerability of our ailing electrical grid can cause widespread power outages. With fears of cyber terror and the need for sustainable power in off grid events, the SunJack® would make a great addition to your supplies. Read the review!

Turmeric Compounds Alleviate Chemical Weapons Injury
“From 2004 to 2011, American and American-trained Iraqi troops repeatedly encountered, and on at least six occasions were wounded by, chemical weapons remaining from years earlier in Saddam Hussein’s rule.”

Tearing it up with a Ridging Hoe
For the survival-minded homesteader – or for those who simply wish to live a simpler existence – good hand tools are important.

Five Cool Multitools You’ve Probably Never Heard of
For the space conscious prepper, nothing beats having everything you need in one portable tool.

47 Creative Uses for Self-Aid in Your 10 Piece Kit
The 10 C’s of Survivability should go with you no matter where you’re headed – they can effectively treat each of the most common injuries in a wilderness survival scenario.

Gardening Tasks for Fall
Here are some great gardening tasks for fall… perhaps they’ll spark some ideas as you strive to make next year the best gardening year yet.

The Delicious World Of Edible Hibiscus
Even if you don’t live anywhere near the tropics, chances are there’s an edible hibiscus somewhere near you.

When Officials Say The Infection Rate of Ebola is “2” Be Afraid
The problem with this is that no country on the planet has the facilities to check out every person who reports suffering from a sore throat and general malaise. People are going to slip through the net and it’s at this point that an epidemic of Ebola is most likely to occur.
Reducing Waste and Simplifying Your Home
Here are 5 ways to reduce waste in your home and simplify your life.