Render Unto Me: DIY Tallow the Lazy Genius Way (Double Rendered, Double Strained, and Darn Near Divine) There comes a point in every self-reliant soul’s journey where they look down at a hunk of raw beef fat and think, “Well… I guess we’re doing this.” If that’s you—welcome. You’re about Read more…
Lard and Light: How to Make Candles That Smell Like Survival (And Maybe a Little Like Breakfast) There’s a moment in every prepper’s journey when you look at a jar of lard and think, “Is there anything you can’t do?” And now, my friends, we can officially add “emergency illumination” Read more…
Let’s talk about fire-starting—the good kind. Not the “my ex showed up with closure and gasoline” kind. I’m talking about the kind of fire you need when the power’s out, the s’mores are waiting, or you just want to flex your self-reliance muscles like a survivalist Hercules. Now, most folks Read more…
Let’s set the stage: It’s a regular Tuesday. You’re cruising along in your car, the fuel gauge flirting dangerously close to the big E. But hey, you’ve been there before. You’ll just swing by the gas station on your way home. No biggie, right? Now fast forward to a crisis. Read more…
There’s a peculiar art to stacking firewood, and if you’ve ever seen a seasoned pro at work, you’d swear they’re auditioning for a role in a firewood-themed Cirque du Soleil. But the truth is, there’s more to this task than simply throwing logs in a pile and hoping for the Read more…
Making It Safe: Wiring and Voltage Regulation for Your Washing Machine Generator Remember yesterday when I promised to show you how to make your washing machine generator actually usable without frying your phone or creating an impromptu light show? Well, grab your multimeter, and let’s turn that spinning motor into Read more…
The Ultimate Power Hack: How to Turn Your Old Washing Machine Into an Emergency Generator Ever looked at your old washing machine and seen an emergency power source? No? Well, you’re about to join the ranks of resourceful preppers who know that inside every washing machine lies a potential generator Read more…
Affordable and realistic EMP protection that you can have today? That might sound straight out of a sci-fi movie but is all too real: EMPs and the nifty little device that could save our gadgets and gizmos—the EMP Shield. Recently, FBI Director Christopher Wray threw some serious shade on the Read more…
Have you ever worried about the potential damage that electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) or radio frequency interference (RFI) can do to your sensitive electronic devices? Silly me for asking that question because my inbox tells me the answer. YES! You have. Or maybe you’re just curious about how to protect your Read more…
You might not think that there’s much to know regarding Tips and Tricks for Using Oil Lamps, but since I’ve practiced using all of my supplies that I intend to rely on someday, I’ve discovered that there are some idiosyncrasies when it comes to using and maintaining my oil lamps. Read more…