Cultivating wild mushrooms at home for gourmet or medicinal purposes is an exciting and rewarding experience. Fresh wild mushrooms are most tastier than the ones purchased at a grocery store. It requires some specific tools and a cool, dar…

Every family and even community living in a disaster prone area should prepare a sound and clear emergency communications set up. It's of important importance that you train among each other and ensure that everyone understands the steps c…

A war, at some point in the future, is a nearly inevitable prospect, no matter where you live. That means it’s crucial that you understand not only what it would mean for a war to occur in your area, but also that you understand what you s…

For those of you who suppose that social collapse is nothing but a good idea for a horror flick, we’ve got news for you: even National Aeronautics and Space Administration thinks it’s attending to happen all too soon as a result of our soc…

Though most preppers, survivalists and escape artists teaching folks how to escape from restraints, no matter if they're handcuffs, zip ties, duct tape or rope automatically assume you're trying to escape from a home invasion or kidnapping…

One of the benefits of archery is that in the long run, it’s not a really expensive hobby. Unlike firearms, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on ammunition to maintain your proficiency. And since bows aren’t as loud or damaging as f…

The seasons come and go, each with its own set of characteristics that can either be easy or difficult to get through. Summer is just around the corner and while it’s fun to go to the beach, the same cannot be said about going back to a ho…

Ganglion cysts are small, round bags or lumps filled with a viscous and thick liquid, which usually forms in a joint or a tendon.The size of these cysts can range from pea-size to nearly an inch in diameter. They usually form over a joint …

Have you been asked by these questions before? What’s within your fridge right now? Is your dog food or cat food edible by humans? Do you have an emergency meeting place for your family? Who’s going to get your children in school, in case,…

With summer come the mosquito bites. And with the bug bites come the bug-borne diseases. But while the threat of West Nile virus or Lyme disease might make you uneasy, so might slathering your kids with a chemical bug repellent every day. …

An old school mower may sound kind of boring, but I was excited when my friend brought one home from an auction for only a dollar. But then, just knowing how to do things the “old school” way gives me a feeling of satisfaction. So why do I…

Gout is a complex form of arthritis, and although it’s shrouded in mystery and often overlooked by people who don’t suffer it, it can be excruciating and debilitating to those who do. It's caused by a build-up of uric acid in the blood, wh…

Floods happen slowly, usually with lots of warning. Spring thaws and heavy rainfall from tropical storms and hurricanes are the usually the culprits. National and local news stations closely watch the progress of major storms, predicting p…

GE Global Research is testing a desk-size turbine that could power a small town of about 10,000 homes. The unit is driven by “supercritical carbon dioxide,” which is in a state that at very high pressure and up to 700 °C exists as neither …

To many, safe rooms or panic rooms are a new phenomenon. The principle of a safe place to hide, however, has been around for centuries. In medieval times, castles were designed with a special room called a “keep.” This was a room built dee…

Whether you're a regular outdoor enthusiast or just cautiously curious, it’s fascinating to learn about the tiny, yet fierce creatures in our world. It’s quite phenomenal to think that something small enough to fit in the palm of your hand…

One of the disasters people are most afraid of has got to be an electromagnetic pulse. Whether natural (from solar flares) or man-made, an EMP pulse will fry all electronics and the power grid, and the only way to save some of them is to p…

Joint pain is a very common problem with many potential causes – however it’s usually a result of injury or arthritis. Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any injury to the joints from disease…

It’s warming up outside and spring and summer will arrive in a blink of an eye. Campgrounds and hiking trails will be full of your fellow outdoorsmen and of course, the occasional run-in with a snake. In this article, I’m going to share a …

Repel Insects and other Pests…Naturally! Here are eight plants that can deter those annoying insects and different pests such as mice. Mint Mint is a helpful and cheap herb that can repel flies. You can use mint in both kinds – in fresh or…

In a true survival situation, there are going to be numerous challenges and dangers. You are not only going to have to survive the elements and what it means to live without modern conveniences, but you will also have to survive people try…

Those who travel the backwoods trails, pitch their tent in campgrounds or meander along the banks of streams and lakes in search of fishing holes often like to supplement their outdoor equipment with a small, lightweight handgun. The role …

Losing a child could be a parent’s worst nightmare. We may not be ready to protect our kids every second of every day, however we can put preventative measures into place that will help. Educating our kids on safety issues from an early ag…