The only problem with seeing posts like today’s is that I suddenly need to go buy more tools so I can create organizers. It’s a vicious, vicious cycle. Personally, I’ve found PVC to be a wonderful product to use in so many applications. If you didn’t know what PVC actually stands for, it is polyvinyl […]
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Product Videos: Bug-A-Salt
Okay. Alright. This video…well, I don’t know what to say about this product. I haven’t tried it…yet. Perhaps, I won’t ever try it. I guess my point would be that I don’t see myself spending $40+ for a fancy-pants fly swatter. Have you or anyone you know purchased and used this product? If so, I’d […]
Winter Car Essentials
Winter Car Essentials- 15 Things You Should Have in Your Car With frigid temperatures gripping most of the country right now, it is important to keep your car well stocked in the event you get stuck or stranded somewhere. At Ready Nutrition there is a list of 15 things that you should always have in […]
Machete Basics – What Works for You?
Machete Basics – Which One to Pick and How to Use When I think of machetes, my mind conjures an image of an intrepid explorer smartly dressed and hacking his way through the jungles to find a lost treasure. Machetes have been around for many, many years and are a very useful implement that you should […]
DIY Mouse Trap with a Bucket
DIY Mouse Trap Without the Mess It is a sight no one wants to see. You walk into your food storage and there are telltale signs that a mouse has had a feast with your food. What do you do? You can go to the store and buy a few of the classic mousetraps. The problem with […]
Five Knots Everyone Should Know
Can you tie these five knots? There may come a time when you have to secure something with a length of rope. Which knot should you use? There are literally hundreds of different kinds of knots and some are better for the job than others. At myfamilysurvivalplan.com it states that there are five knots that every […]
DIY – Flint Knapping
What is Flint Knapping? By Winnie Last weekend I had a pleasant picnic along the banks of a river in Wyoming with my family. When we pulled out the salami and crackers, we realized that we had left the trusty pocketknife we usually have with us back in the car. The only thing we had […]
Axe Handles and Heads: There’s lots to Know
What kind of Axe do you have? Have you ever asked the guy at Home depot where you can find a full-peeling fawn-foot before?? I bet our founding fathers knew these names like we know, Craftsman, Matco, Snap On, Harbor Freight. If you’ve ever done any serious work with an axe you know […]
FREE Download: The Preparedness Review, Spring 2013
Todd Sepulveda (creator or Prepper Website) invited both Jeff & I to provide articles for The Preparedness Review, and we happily accepted. Jeff’s article is titled Don’t Waste Your Time…There’s Prepping to Do, and David’s article is titled Are You Knot Ready? Here are excerpts from both: I’m convinced that time management skills are what […]
What Makes A Good Survival Knife?
Here’s a relatively short article that introduces some basic elements you want to be aware of if you’re just learning about survival knives & considering investing in a couple for your gear. Click on the image below to read the article at Survivalogic.com: